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Kansas City Royals

Michael Massey

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Michael Massey is a 28-year-old second baseman for the Kansas City Royals. He is a glove-first second baseman, ranked 23rd in the league at the position.

Power49Contact76Discipline8Speed36Fielding85Arm49971048399109100
Edge119
Stick96
Skill116
Carry118
LI101
CE123
NTV+16
60801001201401602024115202577202696Career StickYear-over-year underlying-skill trend
Power49Contact76Discipline8Speed36Fielding85Arm499710483991091006 Tools

Edge Profile

Edge combines Skill, Stick, and Carry to show how valuable a player is right now. With a Skill of 116, Stick of 96, and Carry of 118, Michael Massey sits in the 98th percentile, 93rd percentile, and 98th percentile in those areas. His 119 Edge lands in the 97th percentile and ranks 12th among second basemen.

Stick Profile

Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Michael Massey's 96 Stick suggests he is vastly outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 93rd percentile and ranks 47th among second basemen.

Skill Profile

Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Michael Massey has performed well, and his production has likely helped win Kansas City Royals games. Michael Massey's 116 Skill sits in the 98th percentile and ranks 8th among second basemen.

Carry Profile

Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Bobby Witt Jr. at 153, Jac Caglianone at 131, and Michael Wacha at 122. Michael Massey has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 118.

LI Profile

LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 28, Michael Massey carries a 101 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 53rd percentile and ranks 48th among second basemen.

CE Profile

CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Michael Massey is under control for 3 seasons at a $1.6 million annual salary, with about $4.7 million remaining. His 123 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 95th percentile and 12th among second basemen.

NTV Profile

NTV estimates Michael Massey's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +16 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 95th percentile and ranks 23rd among second basemen. Michael Massey carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.

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