Jacob Young
Jacob Young is a 27-year-old center fielder for the Washington Nationals. He is a glove-first center fielder with good speed, ranked 18th 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 105, Stick of 107, and Carry of 106, Jacob Young sits in the 96th percentile, 96th percentile, and 97th percentile in those areas. His 117 Edge lands in the 97th percentile and ranks 14th among center fielders.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Jacob Young's 107 Stick suggests he is performing close to the level supported by his underlying profile his current output. It also places him in the 96th percentile and ranks 17th among center fielders.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Jacob Young has performed well, and his production has likely helped win Washington Nationals games. Jacob Young's 105 Skill sits in the 96th percentile and ranks 11th among center fielders.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are James Wood at 144, CJ Abrams at 135, and Cade Cavalli at 117. Jacob Young has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 106.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 27, Jacob Young carries a 107 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 95th percentile and ranks 14th among center fielders.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Jacob Young is under control for 4 seasons at a $0.8 million annual salary, with about $3.2 million remaining. His 121 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 94th percentile and 15th among center fielders.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Jacob Young's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +26 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 98th percentile and ranks 18th among center fielders. Jacob Young carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.