Tsung-Che Cheng
Tsung-Che Cheng is a 25-year-old shortstop for the Boston Red Sox. He is a speedy shortstop, ranked 96th 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 83, Stick of 106, and Carry of 84, Tsung-Che Cheng sits in the 88th percentile, 96th percentile, and 88th percentile in those areas. His 87 Edge lands in the 93rd percentile and ranks 34th among shortstops.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Tsung-Che Cheng's 106 Stick suggests he is performing far below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 96th percentile and ranks 20th among shortstops.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Tsung-Che Cheng has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost Boston Red Sox games. Tsung-Che Cheng's 83 Skill sits in the 88th percentile and ranks 45th among shortstops.
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. Tsung-Che Cheng has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 84.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 25, Tsung-Che Cheng carries a 99 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 43rd percentile and ranks 35th among shortstops.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Tsung-Che Cheng is under control for 6 seasons at a $0.5 million annual salary, with about $3.1 million remaining. His 119 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 93rd percentile and 20th among shortstops.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Tsung-Che Cheng's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +7 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 87th percentile and ranks 96th among shortstops. Tsung-Che Cheng has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.