Josh Jung
Josh Jung is a 28-year-old third baseman for the Texas Rangers. He is a contact-first third baseman, ranked 14th 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 112, Stick of 125, and Carry of 113, Josh Jung sits in the 98th percentile, 99th percentile, and 98th percentile in those areas. His 137 Edge lands in the 98th percentile and ranks 8th among third basemen.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Josh Jung's 125 Stick suggests he is performing below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 99th percentile and ranks 7th among third basemen.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Josh Jung has performed well, and his production has likely helped win Texas Rangers games. Josh Jung's 112 Skill sits in the 98th percentile and ranks 12th among third 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. Josh Jung has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 113.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 28, Josh Jung carries a 116 LI, which points to a favorable chance to remain productive for several seasons. That places him in the 99th percentile and ranks 12th among third basemen.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Josh Jung is under control for 3 seasons at a $2.9 million annual salary, with about $8.7 million remaining. His 123 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 95th percentile and 13th among third basemen.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Josh Jung's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +21 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 97th percentile and ranks 14th among third basemen. Josh Jung carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.