César Prieto
César Prieto is a 27-year-old third baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals. He is a contact-first third baseman, ranked 69th 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 84, Stick of 101, and Carry of 85, César Prieto sits in the 88th percentile, 95th percentile, and 88th percentile in those areas. His 83 Edge lands in the 92nd percentile and ranks 43rd among third basemen.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. César Prieto's 101 Stick suggests he is performing below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 95th percentile and ranks 25th among third basemen.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. César Prieto has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost St. Louis Cardinals games. César Prieto's 84 Skill sits in the 88th percentile and ranks 52nd among third basemen.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are JJ Wetherholt at 153, Jordan Walker at 140, and Iván Herrera at 123. César Prieto has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 85.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 27, César Prieto carries a 94 LI, which points to a shorter window before age or role begins to limit his value. That places him in the 39th percentile and ranks 59th among third basemen.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. César Prieto is under control for 6 seasons at a $0.8 million annual salary, with about $4.7 million remaining. His 116 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 91st percentile and 24th among third basemen.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates César Prieto's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +5 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 81st percentile and ranks 69th among third basemen. César Prieto has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.