Eduardo Valencia
Eduardo Valencia is a 26-year-old catcher for the Detroit Tigers. He is a power-first catcher, ranked 41st 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 100, Stick of 113, and Carry of 98, Eduardo Valencia sits in the 95th percentile, 98th percentile, and 95th percentile in those areas. His 113 Edge lands in the 97th percentile and ranks 19th among catchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Eduardo Valencia's 113 Stick suggests he is performing below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 98th percentile and ranks 14th among catchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Eduardo Valencia has performed around the middle of the league, without strongly pushing the club toward winning or losing Detroit Tigers games. Eduardo Valencia's 100 Skill sits in the 95th percentile and ranks 28th among catchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Dillon Dingler at 168, Kevin McGonigle at 151, and Troy Melton at 127. Eduardo Valencia has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 98.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 26, Eduardo Valencia carries a 87 LI, which points to a shorter window before age or role begins to limit his value. That places him in the 36th percentile and ranks 73rd among catchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Eduardo Valencia is under control for 6 seasons at a $0.1 million annual salary, with about $0.4 million remaining. His 100 CE is close to a fair exchange between salary and production, placing him in the 45th percentile and 308th among catchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Eduardo Valencia's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +32 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 94th percentile and ranks 41st among catchers. Eduardo Valencia carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.