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Baltimore Orioles

Christian Encarnacion-Strand

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Christian Encarnacion-Strand is a 26-year-old third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles. He is a power-first third baseman, ranked 36th in the league at the position.

Power89Contact56Discipline29Speed27Fielding60Arm491101009396101100
Edge88
Stick118
Skill78
Carry79
LI103
CE151
NTV+22
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Power89Contact56Discipline29Speed27Fielding60Arm4911010093961011006 Tools

Edge Profile

Edge combines Skill, Stick, and Carry to show how valuable a player is right now. With a Skill of 78, Stick of 118, and Carry of 79, Christian Encarnacion-Strand sits in the 87th percentile, 98th percentile, and 87th percentile in those areas. His 88 Edge lands in the 94th percentile and ranks 32nd among third basemen.

Stick Profile

Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Christian Encarnacion-Strand's 118 Stick suggests he is performing far below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 98th percentile and ranks 8th among third basemen.

Skill Profile

Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Christian Encarnacion-Strand has performed very poorly, and his production has likely cost Baltimore Orioles games. Christian Encarnacion-Strand's 78 Skill sits in the 87th percentile and ranks 60th among third basemen.

Carry Profile

Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Rico Garcia at 120, Pete Alonso at 119, and Yennier Cano at 117. Christian Encarnacion-Strand has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 79.

LI Profile

LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 26, Christian Encarnacion-Strand carries a 103 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 74th percentile and ranks 37th among third basemen.

CE Profile

CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Christian Encarnacion-Strand is under control for 4 seasons at a $0.2 million annual salary, with about $0.9 million remaining. His 151 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 97th percentile and 15th among third basemen.

NTV Profile

NTV estimates Christian Encarnacion-Strand's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +22 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 85th percentile and ranks 36th among third basemen. Christian Encarnacion-Strand carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.

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