Liam Hicks
Liam Hicks is a 27-year-old catcher for the Tampa Bay Rays. He is a contact-first catcher with a good eye, ranked 12th 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 133, Stick of 109, and Carry of 132, Liam Hicks sits in the 99th percentile, 97th percentile, and 99th percentile in those areas. His 154 Edge lands in the 99th percentile and ranks 7th among catchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Liam Hicks' 109 Stick suggests he is vastly outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 97th percentile and ranks 26th among catchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Liam Hicks has performed very well, and his production has likely helped win Tampa Bay Rays games. Liam Hicks' 133 Skill sits in the 99th percentile and ranks 5th among catchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Junior Caminero at 148, Bryan Baker at 147, and Kevin Kelly at 144. Liam Hicks 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 27, Liam Hicks 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 3rd among catchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Liam Hicks is under control for 4 seasons at a $0.8 million annual salary, with about $3.2 million remaining. His 134 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 97th percentile and 7th among catchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Liam Hicks's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +34 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 99th percentile and ranks 12th among catchers. Liam Hicks carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.