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Cleveland Guardians

Kahlil Watson

RF/CFAge 23Pre-arb6 Years Control

Kahlil Watson is a 23-year-old right fielder for the Cleveland Guardians. He is a speedy right fielder, ranked 27th in the league at the position.

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Edge76
Stick81
Skill90
Carry90
LI84
CE118
NTV+16
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Edge Profile

Edge combines Skill, Stick, and Carry to show how valuable a player is right now. With a Skill of 90, Stick of 81, and Carry of 90, Kahlil Watson sits in the 91st percentile, 89th percentile, and 91st percentile in those areas. His 76 Edge lands in the 91st percentile and ranks 59th among right fielders.

Stick Profile

Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Kahlil Watson's 81 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 89th percentile and ranks 69th among right fielders.

Skill Profile

Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Kahlil Watson has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost Cleveland Guardians games. Kahlil Watson's 90 Skill sits in the 91st percentile and ranks 46th among right fielders.

Carry Profile

Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Parker Messick at 147, Steven Kwan at 142, and Cade Smith at 136. Kahlil Watson has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 90.

LI Profile

LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 23, Kahlil Watson carries a 84 LI, which points to a shorter window before age or role begins to limit his value. That places him in the 16th percentile and ranks 143rd among right fielders.

CE Profile

CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Kahlil Watson is under control for 6 seasons at a $0.5 million annual salary, with about $2.8 million remaining. His 118 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 92nd percentile and 28th among right fielders.

NTV Profile

NTV estimates Kahlil Watson's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +16 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 95th percentile and ranks 27th among right fielders. Kahlil Watson carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.

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