Austin Wells
Austin Wells is a 27-year-old catcher for the New York Yankees. He is a glove-first catcher, ranked 48th 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 85, Stick of 92, and Carry of 86, Austin Wells sits in the 89th percentile, 92nd percentile, and 89th percentile in those areas. His 79 Edge lands in the 91st percentile and ranks 74th among catchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Austin Wells' 92 Stick suggests he is performing close to the level supported by his underlying profile his current output. It also places him in the 92nd percentile and ranks 58th among catchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Austin Wells has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost New York Yankees games. Austin Wells' 85 Skill sits in the 89th percentile and ranks 74th among catchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Paul Blackburn at 155, Cam Schlittler at 153, and Brent Headrick at 152. Austin Wells has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 86.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 27, Austin Wells 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 25th among catchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Austin Wells is under control for 4 seasons at a $0.9 million annual salary, with about $3.5 million remaining. His 109 CE leans in the club's favor, placing him in the 88th percentile and 62nd among catchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Austin Wells's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +12 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 93rd percentile and ranks 48th among catchers. Austin Wells carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.