Nick Loftin
Nick Loftin is a 27-year-old third baseman for the Kansas City Royals. He is a speedy third baseman with a good eye and good contact skills, ranked 36th 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 103, Stick of 90, and Carry of 103, Nick Loftin sits in the 96th percentile, 91st percentile, and 96th percentile in those areas. His 98 Edge lands in the 95th percentile and ranks 23rd among third basemen.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Nick Loftin's 90 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 91st percentile and ranks 51st among third basemen.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Nick Loftin has performed around the middle of the league, without strongly pushing the club toward winning or losing Kansas City Royals games. Nick Loftin's 103 Skill sits in the 96th percentile and ranks 22nd among third basemen.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Bobby Witt Jr. at 153, Jac Caglianone at 131, and Michael Wacha at 122. Nick Loftin has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 103.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 27, Nick Loftin carries a 116 LI, which points to a favorable chance to remain productive for several seasons. That places him in the 99th percentile and ranks 13th among third basemen.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Nick Loftin is under control for 4 seasons at a $0.8 million annual salary, with about $3.1 million remaining. His 109 CE leans in the club's favor, placing him in the 88th percentile and 45th among third basemen.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Nick Loftin's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +13 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 93rd percentile and ranks 36th among third basemen. Nick Loftin carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.