Brandon Valenzuela
Brandon Valenzuela is a 25-year-old catcher for the Toronto Blue Jays. He is a glove-first catcher, ranked 17th 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 99, Stick of 103, and Carry of 99, Brandon Valenzuela sits in the 95th percentile, 95th percentile, and 95th percentile in those areas. His 105 Edge lands in the 96th percentile and ranks 26th among catchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Brandon Valenzuela's 103 Stick suggests he is performing close to the level supported by his underlying profile his current output. It also places him in the 95th percentile and ranks 30th among catchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Brandon Valenzuela has performed around the middle of the league, without strongly pushing the club toward winning or losing Toronto Blue Jays games. Brandon Valenzuela's 99 Skill sits in the 95th percentile and ranks 29th among catchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Louis Varland at 170, Dylan Cease at 153, and Spencer Miles at 139. Brandon Valenzuela has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 99.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 25, Brandon Valenzuela carries a 105 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 94th percentile and ranks 22nd among catchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Brandon Valenzuela is under control for 6 seasons at a $0.7 million annual salary, with about $4.5 million remaining. His 119 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 93rd percentile and 23rd among catchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Brandon Valenzuela's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +26 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 98th percentile and ranks 17th among catchers. Brandon Valenzuela carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.