Elly De La Cruz
Elly De La Cruz is a 24-year-old shortstop for the Cincinnati Reds. He is a power-first shortstop with good speed, a good glove, and a good eye, ranked 6th 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 121, Stick of 144, and Carry of 125, Elly De La Cruz sits in the 99th percentile, 100th percentile, and 99th percentile in those areas. His 168 Edge lands in the 99th percentile and ranks 4th among shortstops.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Elly De La Cruz's 144 Stick suggests he is performing far below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 100th percentile and ranks 2nd among shortstops.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Elly De La Cruz has performed very well, and his production has likely helped win Cincinnati Reds games. Elly De La Cruz's 121 Skill sits in the 99th percentile and ranks 7th among shortstops.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Chase Burns at 143, Hunter Greene at 128, and Tyler Stephenson at 113. Elly De La Cruz has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 125.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 24, Elly De La Cruz carries a 111 LI, which points to a favorable chance to remain productive for several seasons. That places him in the 97th percentile and ranks 10th among shortstops.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Elly De La Cruz is under control for 4 seasons at a $0.8 million annual salary, with about $3.2 million remaining. His 143 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 99th percentile and 6th among shortstops.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Elly De La Cruz's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +50 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 100th percentile and ranks 6th among shortstops. Elly De La Cruz is a major trade asset with enough value to anchor a significant deal.