MJ Melendez
MJ Melendez is a 27-year-old left fielder for the New York Mets. He is a power-first left fielder with a big arm, ranked 110th 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 78, Stick of 91, and Carry of 79, MJ Melendez sits in the 86th percentile, 92nd percentile, and 86th percentile in those areas. His 66 Edge lands in the 88th percentile and ranks 91st among left fielders.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. MJ Melendez's 91 Stick suggests he is performing below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 92nd percentile and ranks 71st among left fielders.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. MJ Melendez has performed very poorly, and his production has likely cost New York Mets games. MJ Melendez's 78 Skill sits in the 86th percentile and ranks 93rd among left fielders.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Juan Soto at 125, Carson Benge at 124, and Luis Torrens at 120. MJ Melendez has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 79.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 27, MJ Melendez carries a 102 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 54th percentile and ranks 57th among left fielders.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. MJ Melendez is under control for 3 seasons at a $1.5 million annual salary, with about $4.5 million remaining. His 111 CE leans in the club's favor, placing him in the 88th percentile and 65th among left fielders.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates MJ Melendez's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +2 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 68th percentile and ranks 110th among left fielders. MJ Melendez has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.