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Chicago Cubs

Justin Dean

RF/CFAge 29Pre-arb6 Years Control

Justin Dean is a 29-year-old right fielder for the Chicago Cubs. He is a glove-first right fielder, ranked 56th in the league at the position.

Power53Contact52Discipline51Speed1Fielding60Arm4998999940101100
Edge93
Stick100
Skill92
Carry92
LI113
CE119
NTV+7
608010012014016020251002026100Career StickYear-over-year underlying-skill trend
Power53Contact52Discipline51Speed1Fielding60Arm49989999401011006 Tools

Edge Profile

Edge combines Skill, Stick, and Carry to show how valuable a player is right now. With a Skill of 92, Stick of 100, and Carry of 92, Justin Dean sits in the 92nd percentile, 94th percentile, and 92nd percentile in those areas. His 93 Edge lands in the 95th percentile and ranks 28th among right fielders.

Stick Profile

Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Justin Dean's 100 Stick suggests he is performing below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 94th percentile and ranks 31st among right fielders.

Skill Profile

Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Justin Dean has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost Chicago Cubs games. Justin Dean's 92 Skill sits in the 92nd percentile and ranks 40th among right fielders.

Carry Profile

Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Pete Crow-Armstrong at 175, Alex Bregman at 141, and Seiya Suzuki at 140. Justin Dean has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 92.

LI Profile

LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 29, Justin Dean 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 14th among right fielders.

CE Profile

CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Justin Dean is under control for 6 seasons at a $0.5 million annual salary, with about $2.9 million remaining. His 119 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 93rd percentile and 25th among right fielders.

NTV Profile

NTV estimates Justin Dean'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 56th among right fielders. Justin Dean has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.

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