Matt McLain
Matt McLain is a 27-year-old second baseman for the Cincinnati Reds. He is a speedy second baseman with a good eye, ranked 57th 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 84, Stick of 109, and Carry of 85, Matt McLain sits in the 88th percentile, 97th percentile, and 88th percentile in those areas. His 87 Edge lands in the 93rd percentile and ranks 40th among second basemen.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Matt McLain's 109 Stick suggests he is performing far below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 97th percentile and ranks 21st among second basemen.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Matt McLain has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost Cincinnati Reds games. Matt McLain's 84 Skill sits in the 88th percentile and ranks 48th among second basemen.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Chase Burns at 143, Hunter Greene at 128, and Elly De La Cruz at 121. Matt McLain has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 85.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 27, Matt McLain carries a 108 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 96th percentile and ranks 29th among second basemen.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Matt McLain is under control for 4 seasons at a $2.3 million annual salary, with about $9.2 million remaining. His 111 CE leans in the club's favor, placing him in the 88th percentile and 39th among second basemen.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Matt McLain's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +7 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 87th percentile and ranks 57th among second basemen. Matt McLain has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.

