Drake Baldwin
Drake Baldwin is a 25-year-old catcher for the Atlanta Braves. He is a power-first catcher, ranked 5th 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 135, Stick of 144, and Carry of 132, Drake Baldwin sits in the 99th percentile, 100th percentile, and 99th percentile in those areas. His 182 Edge lands in the 100th percentile and ranks 4th among catchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Drake Baldwin's 144 Stick suggests he is performing below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 100th percentile and ranks 1st among catchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Drake Baldwin has performed very well, and his production has likely helped win Atlanta Braves games. Drake Baldwin's 135 Skill sits in the 99th percentile and ranks 4th among catchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Chris Sale at 150, Matt Olson at 142, and Didier Fuentes at 141. Drake Baldwin has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 132.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 25, Drake Baldwin carries a 108 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 96th percentile and ranks 14th among catchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Drake Baldwin is under control for 4 seasons at a $0.8 million annual salary, with about $3.2 million remaining. His 141 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 99th percentile and 4th among catchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Drake Baldwin's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +43 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 99th percentile and ranks 5th among catchers. Drake Baldwin is a major trade asset with enough value to anchor a significant deal.