Josh Smith
Josh Smith is a 29-year-old second baseman for the Toronto Blue Jays. He is a speedy second baseman, 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 92, Stick of 83, and Carry of 92, Josh Smith sits in the 92nd percentile, 89th percentile, and 92nd percentile in those areas. His 77 Edge lands in the 91st percentile and ranks 50th among second basemen.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Josh Smith's 83 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 89th percentile and ranks 57th among second basemen.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Josh Smith has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost Toronto Blue Jays games. Josh Smith's 92 Skill sits in the 92nd percentile and ranks 37th among second basemen.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Louis Varland at 170, Dylan Cease at 153, and Spencer Miles at 139. Josh Smith has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 92.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 29, Josh Smith carries a 107 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 95th percentile and ranks 30th among second basemen.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Josh Smith is under control for 4 seasons at a $0.8 million annual salary, with about $0.8 million remaining. His 106 CE leans in the club's favor, placing him in the 87th percentile and 47th among second basemen.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Josh Smith's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +8 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 89th percentile and ranks 48th among second basemen. Josh Smith has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.