Curtis Mead
Curtis Mead is a 25-year-old third baseman for the Boston Red Sox. He is a contact-first third baseman with a good eye and some power, ranked 9th 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 116, Stick of 136, and Carry of 110, Curtis Mead sits in the 98th percentile, 100th percentile, and 98th percentile in those areas. His 146 Edge lands in the 99th percentile and ranks 6th among third basemen.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Curtis Mead's 136 Stick suggests he is performing far below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 100th percentile and ranks 3rd among third basemen.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Curtis Mead has performed well, and his production has likely helped win Boston Red Sox games. Curtis Mead's 116 Skill sits in the 98th percentile and ranks 9th among third basemen.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Wilyer Abreu at 153, Willson Contreras at 143, and Ceddanne Rafaela at 142. Curtis Mead has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 110.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 25, Curtis Mead carries a 122 LI, which points to a favorable chance to remain productive for several seasons. That places him in the 100th percentile and ranks 3rd among third basemen.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Curtis Mead is under control for 4 seasons at a $0.8 million annual salary, with about $3.1 million remaining. His 129 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 96th percentile and 9th among third basemen.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Curtis Mead's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +23 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 97th percentile and ranks 9th among third basemen. Curtis Mead carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.