Alec Burleson
Alec Burleson is a 27-year-old first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals. He is a power-first first baseman with good contact skills and a good glove, ranked 11th 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 120, Stick of 126, and Carry of 119, Alec Burleson sits in the 98th percentile, 99th percentile, and 98th percentile in those areas. His 139 Edge lands in the 99th percentile and ranks 9th among first basemen.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Alec Burleson's 126 Stick suggests he is performing close to the level supported by his underlying profile his current output. It also places him in the 99th percentile and ranks 6th among first basemen.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Alec Burleson has performed very well, and his production has likely helped win St. Louis Cardinals games. Alec Burleson's 120 Skill sits in the 98th percentile and ranks 11th among first basemen.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are JJ Wetherholt at 153, Jordan Walker at 140, and Iván Herrera at 123. Alec Burleson has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 119.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 27, Alec Burleson carries a 112 LI, which points to a favorable chance to remain productive for several seasons. That places him in the 98th percentile and ranks 20th among first basemen.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Alec Burleson is under control for 3 seasons at a $3.3 million annual salary, with about $9.9 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 6th among first basemen.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Alec Burleson'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 11th among first basemen. Alec Burleson carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.