Bobby Witt Jr.
Bobby Witt Jr. is a 26-year-old shortstop for the Kansas City Royals. He is a glove-first shortstop with huge speed, some power, and good contact skills, ranked 2nd 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 153, Stick of 154, and Carry of 160, Bobby Witt Jr. sits in the 100th percentile, 100th percentile, and 100th percentile in those areas. His 220 Edge lands in the 100th percentile and ranks 1st among shortstops.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Bobby Witt Jr.'s 154 Stick suggests he is performing close to the level supported by his underlying profile his current output. It also places him in the 100th percentile and ranks 1st among shortstops.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Bobby Witt Jr. has performed very well, and his production has likely helped win Kansas City Royals games. Bobby Witt Jr.'s 153 Skill sits in the 100th percentile and ranks 1st among shortstops.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Jac Caglianone at 131, Michael Wacha at 122, and Daniel Lynch IV at 118. Bobby Witt Jr. has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 160.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 26, Bobby Witt Jr. 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 7th among shortstops.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Bobby Witt Jr. is under control for 9 seasons at a $26.2 million annual salary, with about $236.2 million remaining. His 149 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 100th percentile and 1st among shortstops.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Bobby Witt Jr.'s value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +77 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 100th percentile and ranks 2nd among shortstops. Bobby Witt Jr. would require a premium return in almost any realistic trade.