Lawrence Butler
Lawrence Butler is a 26-year-old right fielder for the Athletics. He is a power-first right fielder with a good eye, ranked 43rd 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 90, Stick of 95, and Carry of 90, Lawrence Butler sits in the 91st percentile, 93rd percentile, and 91st percentile in those areas. His 83 Edge lands in the 92nd percentile and ranks 46th among right fielders.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Lawrence Butler's 95 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 45th among right fielders.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Lawrence Butler has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost Athletics games. Lawrence Butler's 90 Skill sits in the 91st percentile and ranks 47th among right fielders.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Shea Langeliers at 143, Nick Kurtz at 135, and Hogan Harris at 123. Lawrence Butler has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 90.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 26, Lawrence Butler carries a 110 LI, which points to a favorable chance to remain productive for several seasons. That places him in the 97th percentile and ranks 23rd among right fielders.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Lawrence Butler is under control for 6 seasons at a $9.4 million annual salary, with about $56.1 million remaining. His 89 CE suggests the salary is running ahead of the expected return, placing him in the 1st percentile and 142nd among right fielders.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Lawrence Butler's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +10 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 91st percentile and ranks 43rd among right fielders. Lawrence Butler carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.