Francisco Alvarez
Francisco Alvarez is a 24-year-old catcher for the New York Mets. He is a power-first catcher, 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 85, Stick of 109, and Carry of 86, Francisco Alvarez sits in the 89th percentile, 97th percentile, and 89th percentile in those areas. His 92 Edge lands in the 94th percentile and ranks 45th among catchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Francisco Alvarez'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 22nd among catchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Francisco Alvarez has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost New York Mets games. Francisco Alvarez's 85 Skill sits in the 89th percentile and ranks 77th among catchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Juan Soto at 125, Carson Benge at 124, and Luis Torrens at 120. Francisco Alvarez has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 86.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 24, Francisco Alvarez carries a 102 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 54th percentile and ranks 34th among catchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Francisco Alvarez is under control for 3 seasons at a $2.4 million annual salary, with about $7.2 million remaining. His 115 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 91st percentile and 38th among catchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Francisco Alvarez's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +17 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 95th percentile and ranks 38th among catchers. Francisco Alvarez carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.