Brendan Donovan
Brendan Donovan is a 29-year-old third baseman for the Seattle Mariners. He is a contact-first third baseman with a good eye, ranked 45th 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 106, Stick of 96, and Carry of 104, Brendan Donovan sits in the 97th percentile, 93rd percentile, and 97th percentile in those areas. His 105 Edge lands in the 96th percentile and ranks 19th among third basemen.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Brendan Donovan's 96 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 93rd percentile and ranks 40th among third basemen.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Brendan Donovan has performed well, and his production has likely helped win Seattle Mariners games. Brendan Donovan's 106 Skill sits in the 97th percentile and ranks 18th among third basemen.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Randy Arozarena at 145, Cole Young at 139, and Logan Gilbert at 126. Brendan Donovan has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 104.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 29, Brendan Donovan carries a 118 LI, which points to a favorable chance to remain productive for several seasons. That places him in the 99th percentile and ranks 6th among third basemen.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Brendan Donovan is under control for 2 seasons at a $5.8 million annual salary, with about $11.6 million remaining. His 101 CE is close to a fair exchange between salary and production, placing him in the 86th percentile and 57th among third basemen.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Brendan Donovan's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +11 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 92nd percentile and ranks 45th among third basemen. Brendan Donovan carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.