Brandon Lowe
Brandon Lowe is a 32-year-old second baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He is a glove-first second baseman with some power, ranked 7th 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 135, Stick of 115, and Carry of 137, Brandon Lowe sits in the 99th percentile, 98th percentile, and 99th percentile in those areas. His 157 Edge lands in the 99th percentile and ranks 3rd among second basemen.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Brandon Lowe's 115 Stick suggests he is vastly outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 98th percentile and ranks 10th among second basemen.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Brandon Lowe has performed very well, and his production has likely helped win Pittsburgh Pirates games. Brandon Lowe's 135 Skill sits in the 99th percentile and ranks 4th among second basemen.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Yohan Ramírez at 139, Luke Weaver at 136, and Bryan Reynolds at 132. Brandon Lowe has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 137.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 32, Brandon Lowe carries a 100 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 48th percentile and ranks 49th among second basemen.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Brandon Lowe is under control for one season at a $4 million annual salary, with about $11.5 million remaining. His 143 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 99th percentile and 4th among second basemen.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Brandon Lowe's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +26 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 98th percentile and ranks 7th among second basemen. Brandon Lowe carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.