Samad Taylor
Samad Taylor is a 28-year-old left fielder for the San Diego Padres. He is a speedy left fielder, ranked 72nd 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 91, Stick of 96, and Carry of 91, Samad Taylor sits in the 92nd percentile, 93rd percentile, and 92nd percentile in those areas. His 86 Edge lands in the 93rd percentile and ranks 40th among left fielders.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Samad Taylor's 96 Stick suggests he is performing close to the level supported by his underlying profile his current output. It also places him in the 93rd percentile and ranks 50th among left fielders.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Samad Taylor has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost San Diego Padres games. Samad Taylor's 91 Skill sits in the 92nd percentile and ranks 39th among left fielders.
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. Samad Taylor has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 91.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 28, Samad Taylor carries a 114 LI, which points to a favorable chance to remain productive for several seasons. That places him in the 98th percentile and ranks 23rd among left fielders.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Samad Taylor is under control for 6 seasons at a $0.5 million annual salary, with about $2.9 million remaining. His 117 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 92nd percentile and 40th among left fielders.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Samad Taylor's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +7 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 87th percentile and ranks 72nd among left fielders. Samad Taylor has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.