Ian Happ
Ian Happ is a 32-year-old left fielder for the Chicago Cubs. He is a glove-first left fielder with a big arm, a good eye, and good speed, ranked 17th in the league at the position.
Edge Profile
Edge combines Skill, Stick, and Carry to show how valuable a player is right now. With a Skill of 125, Stick of 101, and Carry of 123, Ian Happ sits in the 99th percentile, 95th percentile, and 99th percentile in those areas. His 131 Edge lands in the 98th percentile and ranks 12th among left fielders.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Ian Happ's 101 Stick suggests he is vastly outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 95th percentile and ranks 24th among left fielders.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Ian Happ has performed very well, and his production has likely helped win Chicago Cubs games. Ian Happ's 125 Skill sits in the 99th percentile and ranks 8th among left fielders.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Pete Crow-Armstrong at 175, Alex Bregman at 141, and Seiya Suzuki at 140. Ian Happ has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 123.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 32, Ian Happ carries a 106 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 95th percentile and ranks 37th among left fielders.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Ian Happ is under control for one season at a $20.3 million annual salary, with about $20.3 million remaining. His 104 CE is close to a fair exchange between salary and production, placing him in the 87th percentile and 77th among left fielders.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Ian Happ's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +20 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 96th percentile and ranks 17th among left fielders. Ian Happ carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.