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Chicago Cubs

Miguel Amaya

CAge 27Arb4 Years Control

Miguel Amaya is a 27-year-old catcher for the Chicago Cubs. He is a glove-first catcher, ranked 44th in the league at the position.

Power31Contact26Discipline68Speed11Fielding36Arm4993941038997100
Edge93
Stick80
Skill104
Carry102
LI103
CE106
NTV+16
6080100120140160202492202597202680Career StickYear-over-year underlying-skill trend
Power31Contact26Discipline68Speed11Fielding36Arm49939410389971006 Tools

Edge Profile

Edge combines Skill, Stick, and Carry to show how valuable a player is right now. With a Skill of 104, Stick of 80, and Carry of 102, Miguel Amaya sits in the 96th percentile, 88th percentile, and 96th percentile in those areas. His 93 Edge lands in the 95th percentile and ranks 41st among catchers.

Stick Profile

Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Miguel Amaya's 80 Stick suggests he is vastly outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 88th percentile and ranks 86th among catchers.

Skill Profile

Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Miguel Amaya has performed around the middle of the league, without strongly pushing the club toward winning or losing Chicago Cubs games. Miguel Amaya's 104 Skill sits in the 96th percentile and ranks 24th among catchers.

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. Miguel Amaya has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 102.

LI Profile

LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 27, Miguel Amaya carries a 103 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 74th percentile and ranks 29th among catchers.

CE Profile

CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Miguel Amaya is under control for 4 seasons at a $0.8 million annual salary, with about $3.2 million remaining. His 106 CE leans in the club's favor, placing him in the 87th percentile and 76th among catchers.

NTV Profile

NTV estimates Miguel Amaya's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +16 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 95th percentile and ranks 44th among catchers. Miguel Amaya carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.

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