Nick Sogard
Nick Sogard is a 28-year-old second baseman for the Boston Red Sox. He is a contact-first second baseman with a good eye, ranked 19th 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 96, Stick of 115, and Carry of 95, Nick Sogard sits in the 94th percentile, 98th percentile, and 94th percentile in those areas. His 105 Edge lands in the 96th percentile and ranks 20th among second basemen.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Nick Sogard's 115 Stick suggests he is performing below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 98th percentile and ranks 13th among second basemen.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Nick Sogard has performed around the middle of the league, without strongly pushing the club toward winning or losing Boston Red Sox games. Nick Sogard's 96 Skill sits in the 94th percentile and ranks 27th among second basemen.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Wilyer Abreu at 153, Willson Contreras at 143, and Ceddanne Rafaela at 142. Nick Sogard has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 95.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 28, Nick Sogard carries a 125 LI, which points to an unusually strong outlook for this stage of his career. That places him in the 100th percentile and ranks 3rd among second basemen.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Nick Sogard is under control for 6 seasons at a $0.6 million annual salary, with about $3.7 million remaining. His 120 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 93rd percentile and 16th among second basemen.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Nick Sogard'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 19th among second basemen. Nick Sogard carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.