Juan Soto
Juan Soto is a 27-year-old left fielder for the New York Mets. He is a power-first left fielder with an elite eye and good contact skills, ranked 32nd 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 167, and Carry of 132, Juan Soto sits in the 99th percentile, 100th percentile, and 99th percentile in those areas. His 185 Edge lands in the 100th percentile and ranks 2nd among left fielders.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Juan Soto's 167 Stick suggests he is performing far below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 100th percentile and ranks 2nd among left fielders.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Juan Soto has performed very well, and his production has likely helped win New York Mets games. Juan Soto's 125 Skill sits in the 99th percentile and ranks 9th among left fielders.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Carson Benge at 124, Luis Torrens at 120, and Nolan McLean at 115. Juan Soto has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 132.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 27, Juan Soto carries a 134 LI, which points to a long runway for prime production. That places him in the 100th percentile and ranks 1st among left fielders.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Juan Soto is under control for 14 seasons at a $51 million annual salary, with about $714 million remaining. His 48 CE marks the contract as a substantial drag on his value, placing him in the 1st percentile and 143rd among left fielders.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Juan Soto's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +15 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 94th percentile and ranks 32nd among left fielders. Juan Soto carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.