Player Value Labs
Los Angeles Dodgers

Will Smith

CAge 31Under Contract8 Years Control

Will Smith is a 31-year-old catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. He is a contact-first catcher with a good eye and some power, ranked 15th in the league at the position.

Power83Contact95Discipline94Speed44Fielding42Arm4910611211410198100
Edge151
Stick144
Skill112
Carry108
LI118
CE91
NTV+30
6080100120140160202412620251612026144Career StickYear-over-year underlying-skill trend
Power83Contact95Discipline94Speed44Fielding42Arm49106112114101981006 Tools

Edge Profile

Edge combines Skill, Stick, and Carry to show how valuable a player is right now. With a Skill of 112, Stick of 144, and Carry of 108, Will Smith sits in the 98th percentile, 100th percentile, and 97th percentile in those areas. His 151 Edge lands in the 99th percentile and ranks 8th among catchers.

Stick Profile

Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Will Smith's 144 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 3rd among catchers.

Skill Profile

Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Will Smith has performed well, and his production has likely helped win Los Angeles Dodgers games. Will Smith's 112 Skill sits in the 98th percentile and ranks 16th among catchers.

Carry Profile

Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Max Muncy at 147, Yoshinobu Yamamoto at 143, and Andy Pages at 142. Will Smith has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 108.

LI Profile

LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 31, Will Smith carries a 118 LI, which points to a favorable chance to remain productive for several seasons. That places him in the 99th percentile and ranks 4th among catchers.

CE Profile

CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Will Smith is under control for 8 seasons at a $14 million annual salary, with about $112 million remaining. His 91 CE suggests the salary is running ahead of the expected return, placing him in the 1st percentile and 803rd among catchers.

NTV Profile

NTV estimates Will Smith'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 15th among catchers. Will Smith carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.

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