Nick Solak
Nick Solak is a 31-year-old designated hitter for the San Diego Padres. He is a glove-first designated hitter with an elite arm, ranked 6th 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 82, Stick of 89, and Carry of 83, Nick Solak sits in the 87th percentile, 91st percentile, and 87th percentile in those areas. His 66 Edge lands in the 88th percentile and ranks 4th among designated hitters.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Nick Solak's 89 Stick suggests he is performing close to the level supported by his underlying profile his current output. It also places him in the 91st percentile and ranks 4th among designated hitters.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Nick Solak has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost San Diego Padres games. Nick Solak's 82 Skill sits in the 87th percentile and ranks 4th among designated hitters.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Mason Miller at 170, Adrian Morejon at 139, and Fernando Tatis Jr. at 132. Nick Solak has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 83.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 31, Nick Solak carries a 125 LI, which points to an unusually strong outlook for this stage of his career. That places him in the 100th percentile and ranks 1st among designated hitters.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Nick Solak is under control for one season at a $0.1 million annual salary, with about $0.1 million remaining. His 100 CE is close to a fair exchange between salary and production, placing him in the 44th percentile and 7th among designated hitters.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Nick Solak's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +1 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 61st percentile and ranks 5th among designated hitters. Nick Solak has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.