Nicky Lopez
Nicky Lopez is a 31-year-old second baseman for the Texas Rangers. He is a speedy second baseman, ranked 474th 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 78, Stick of 58, and Carry of 79, Nicky Lopez sits in the 86th percentile, 85th percentile, and 86th percentile in those areas. His 44 Edge lands in the 85th percentile and ranks 65th among second basemen.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Nicky Lopez's 58 Stick suggests he is vastly outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 85th percentile and ranks 65th among second basemen.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Nicky Lopez has performed very poorly, and his production has likely cost Texas Rangers games. Nicky Lopez's 78 Skill sits in the 86th percentile and ranks 59th among second basemen.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Jacob Latz at 155, Wyatt Langford at 129, and Ezequiel Duran at 124. Nicky Lopez has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 79.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 31, Nicky Lopez carries a 98 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 42nd percentile and ranks 55th among second basemen.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Nicky Lopez is under control for one season at a $0.7 million annual salary, with about $0.7 million remaining. His 102 CE is close to a fair exchange between salary and production, placing him in the 87th percentile and 55th among second basemen.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Nicky Lopez's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His 0 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 34th percentile and ranks 474th among second basemen. Nicky Lopez sits near neutral value, where salary relief and roster fit may matter as much as the player return.