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Chicago Cubs

Seiya Suzuki

RFAge 32Under Contract1 Years Control

Seiya Suzuki is a 32-year-old right fielder for the Chicago Cubs. He is a glove-first right fielder with a good eye, a big arm, and good speed, ranked 11th in the league at the position.

Power66Contact58Discipline94Speed63Fielding91Arm99101100114106113112
Edge160
Stick115
Skill140
Carry140
LI115
CE141
NTV+29
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Power66Contact58Discipline94Speed63Fielding91Arm991011001141061131126 Tools

Edge Profile

Edge combines Skill, Stick, and Carry to show how valuable a player is right now. With a Skill of 140, Stick of 115, and Carry of 140, Seiya Suzuki sits in the 99th percentile, 98th percentile, and 99th percentile in those areas. His 160 Edge lands in the 99th percentile and ranks 7th among right fielders.

Stick Profile

Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Seiya Suzuki's 115 Stick suggests he is vastly outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 98th percentile and ranks 15th among right fielders.

Skill Profile

Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Seiya Suzuki has performed very well, and his production has likely helped win Chicago Cubs games. Seiya Suzuki's 140 Skill sits in the 99th percentile and ranks 5th among right fielders.

Carry Profile

Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Pete Crow-Armstrong at 175, Alex Bregman at 141, and Ian Happ at 125. Seiya Suzuki has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 140.

LI Profile

LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 32, Seiya Suzuki carries a 115 LI, which points to a favorable chance to remain productive for several seasons. That places him in the 99th percentile and ranks 9th among right fielders.

CE Profile

CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Seiya Suzuki is under control for one season at a $17 million annual salary, with about $19 million remaining. His 141 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 99th percentile and 8th among right fielders.

NTV Profile

NTV estimates Seiya Suzuki's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +29 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 98th percentile and ranks 11th among right fielders. Seiya Suzuki carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.

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