Yainer Diaz
Yainer Diaz is a 27-year-old catcher for the Houston Astros. He is a contact-first catcher, ranked 45th 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 97, Stick of 86, and Carry of 97, Yainer Diaz sits in the 95th percentile, 90th percentile, and 95th percentile in those areas. His 89 Edge lands in the 94th percentile and ranks 57th among catchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Yainer Diaz's 86 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 90th percentile and ranks 80th among catchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Yainer Diaz has performed around the middle of the league, without strongly pushing the club toward winning or losing Houston Astros games. Yainer Diaz's 97 Skill sits in the 95th percentile and ranks 33rd among catchers.
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. Yainer Diaz has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 97.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 27, Yainer Diaz carries a 95 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 40th percentile and ranks 58th among catchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Yainer Diaz is under control for 3 seasons at a $4.5 million annual salary, with about $13.5 million remaining. His 99 CE is close to a fair exchange between salary and production, placing him in the 2nd percentile and 799th among catchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Yainer Diaz's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +16 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 95th percentile and ranks 45th among catchers. Yainer Diaz carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.