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Houston Astros

Braden Shewmake

UTILAge 28Pre-arb6 Years Control

Braden Shewmake is a 28-year-old utility player for the Houston Astros. He is a speedy utility player, ranked 10th in the league at the position.

Power49Contact40Discipline8Speed70Fielding36Arm4997978310897100
Edge69
Stick84
Skill82
Carry83
LI87
CE116
NTV+3
6080100120140160202478202684Career StickYear-over-year underlying-skill trend
Power49Contact40Discipline8Speed70Fielding36Arm49979783108971006 Tools

Edge Profile

Edge combines Skill, Stick, and Carry to show how valuable a player is right now. With a Skill of 82, Stick of 84, and Carry of 83, Braden Shewmake sits in the 87th percentile, 90th percentile, and 87th percentile in those areas. His 69 Edge lands in the 89th percentile and ranks 1st among utility players.

Stick Profile

Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Braden Shewmake's 84 Stick suggests he is performing close to the level supported by his underlying profile his current output. It also places him in the 90th percentile and ranks 1st among utility players.

Skill Profile

Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Braden Shewmake has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost Houston Astros games. Braden Shewmake's 82 Skill sits in the 87th percentile and ranks 1st among utility players.

Carry Profile

Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Yordan Alvarez at 174, Josh Hader at 147, and Steven Okert at 144. Braden Shewmake 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 28, Braden Shewmake carries a 87 LI, which points to a shorter window before age or role begins to limit his value. That places him in the 36th percentile and ranks 1st among utility players.

CE Profile

CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Braden Shewmake is under control for 6 seasons at a $0.7 million annual salary, with about $4.1 million remaining. His 116 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 91st percentile and 1st among utility players.

NTV Profile

NTV estimates Braden Shewmake's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +3 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 72nd percentile and ranks 10th among utility players. Braden Shewmake has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.

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