Nelson Velázquez
Nelson Velázquez is a 27-year-old left fielder for the Houston Astros. He is a power-first left fielder, ranked 98th 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 80, Stick of 106, and Carry of 81, Nelson Velázquez sits in the 87th percentile, 96th percentile, and 87th percentile in those areas. His 80 Edge lands in the 92nd percentile and ranks 55th among left fielders.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Nelson Velázquez's 106 Stick suggests he is performing far below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 96th percentile and ranks 16th among left fielders.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Nelson Velázquez has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost Houston Astros games. Nelson Velázquez's 80 Skill sits in the 87th percentile and ranks 88th among left fielders.
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. Nelson Velázquez has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 81.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 27, Nelson Velázquez carries a 103 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 74th percentile and ranks 53rd among left fielders.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Nelson Velázquez is under control for 4 seasons at a $0.6 million annual salary, with about $2.4 million remaining. His 115 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 91st percentile and 49th among left fielders.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Nelson Velázquez's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +3 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 72nd percentile and ranks 98th among left fielders. Nelson Velázquez has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.