Oneil Cruz
Oneil Cruz is a 27-year-old center fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He is a power-first center fielder with good speed and a big arm, 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 105, Stick of 140, and Carry of 104, Oneil Cruz sits in the 96th percentile, 100th percentile, and 97th percentile in those areas. His 140 Edge lands in the 99th percentile and ranks 8th among center fielders.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Oneil Cruz's 140 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 center fielders.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Oneil Cruz has performed well, and his production has likely helped win Pittsburgh Pirates games. Oneil Cruz's 105 Skill sits in the 96th percentile and ranks 12th among center fielders.
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 Brandon Lowe at 135. Oneil Cruz has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 104.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 27, Oneil Cruz carries a 101 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 53rd percentile and ranks 30th among center fielders.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Oneil Cruz is under control for 3 seasons at a $3.3 million annual salary, with about $9.9 million remaining. His 131 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 97th percentile and 10th among center fielders.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Oneil Cruz's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +30 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 98th percentile and ranks 17th among center fielders. Oneil Cruz carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.