Michael Busch
Michael Busch is a 28-year-old first baseman for the Chicago Cubs. He is a glove-first first baseman with a good eye, ranked 14th 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 103, Stick of 99, and Carry of 101, Michael Busch sits in the 96th percentile, 94th percentile, and 96th percentile in those areas. His 99 Edge lands in the 95th percentile and ranks 21st among first basemen.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Michael Busch's 99 Stick suggests he is performing close to the level supported by his underlying profile his current output. It also places him in the 94th percentile and ranks 25th among first basemen.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Michael Busch has performed around the middle of the league, without strongly pushing the club toward winning or losing Chicago Cubs games. Michael Busch's 103 Skill sits in the 96th percentile and ranks 21st among first basemen.
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. Michael Busch has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 101.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 28, Michael Busch 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 10th among first basemen.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Michael Busch is under control for 4 seasons at a $0.9 million annual salary, with about $3.4 million remaining. His 124 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 95th percentile and 16th among first basemen.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Michael Busch's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +19 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 96th percentile and ranks 14th among first basemen. Michael Busch carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.