Richie Palacios
Richie Palacios is a 29-year-old second baseman for the Tampa Bay Rays. He is a contact-first second baseman, ranked 38th 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 95, Stick of 83, and Carry of 94, Richie Palacios sits in the 94th percentile, 89th percentile, and 93rd percentile in those areas. His 81 Edge lands in the 92nd percentile and ranks 44th among second basemen.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Richie Palacios' 83 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 89th percentile and ranks 58th among second basemen.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Richie Palacios has performed around the middle of the league, without strongly pushing the club toward winning or losing Tampa Bay Rays games. Richie Palacios' 95 Skill sits in the 94th percentile and ranks 33rd among second basemen.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Junior Caminero at 148, Bryan Baker at 147, and Kevin Kelly at 144. Richie Palacios has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 94.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 29, Richie Palacios carries a 113 LI, which points to a favorable chance to remain productive for several seasons. That places him in the 98th percentile and ranks 19th among second basemen.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Richie Palacios is under control for 4 seasons at a $0.9 million annual salary, with about $3.8 million remaining. His 106 CE leans in the club's favor, placing him in the 87th percentile and 48th among second basemen.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Richie Palacios's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +10 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 91st percentile and ranks 38th among second basemen. Richie Palacios carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.