Maikel Garcia
Maikel Garcia is a 26-year-old third baseman for the Kansas City Royals. He is a contact-first third baseman with a good glove, ranked 7th 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 110, Stick of 119, and Carry of 111, Maikel Garcia sits in the 97th percentile, 98th percentile, and 98th percentile in those areas. His 130 Edge lands in the 98th percentile and ranks 9th among third basemen.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Maikel Garcia's 119 Stick suggests he is performing below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 98th percentile and ranks 11th among third basemen.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Maikel Garcia has performed well, and his production has likely helped win Kansas City Royals games. Maikel Garcia's 110 Skill sits in the 97th percentile and ranks 14th among third basemen.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Bobby Witt Jr. at 153, Jac Caglianone at 131, and Michael Wacha at 122. Maikel Garcia has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 111.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 26, Maikel Garcia carries a 117 LI, which points to a favorable chance to remain productive for several seasons. That places him in the 99th percentile and ranks 11th among third basemen.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Maikel Garcia is under control for 5 seasons at a $11.5 million annual salary, with about $57.5 million remaining. His 102 CE is close to a fair exchange between salary and production, placing him in the 87th percentile and 56th among third basemen.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Maikel Garcia's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +25 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 97th percentile and ranks 7th among third basemen. Maikel Garcia carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.