Jacob Gonzalez
Jacob Gonzalez is a 24-year-old first baseman for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He is a glove-first first baseman, ranked 20th 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 74, Stick of 77, and Carry of 75, Jacob Gonzalez sits in the 86th percentile, 87th percentile, and 86th percentile in those areas. His 53 Edge lands in the 86th percentile and ranks 57th among first basemen.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Jacob Gonzalez's 77 Stick suggests he is performing close to the level supported by his underlying profile his current output. It also places him in the 87th percentile and ranks 51st among first basemen.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Jacob Gonzalez has performed very poorly, and his production has likely cost Pittsburgh Pirates games. Jacob Gonzalez's 74 Skill sits in the 86th percentile and ranks 56th among first basemen.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Yohan Ramírez at 139, Luke Weaver at 136, and Brandon Lowe at 135. Jacob Gonzalez has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 75.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 24, Jacob Gonzalez carries a 102 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 54th percentile and ranks 49th among first basemen.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Jacob Gonzalez is under control for 6 seasons at a $0.5 million annual salary, with about $3 million remaining. His 117 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 92nd percentile and 26th among first basemen.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Jacob Gonzalez's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +15 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 94th percentile and ranks 20th among first basemen. Jacob Gonzalez carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.