Esmerlyn Valdez
Esmerlyn Valdez is a 22-year-old right fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He is a power-first right fielder with an elite eye, ranked 8th 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 108, Stick of 115, and Carry of 107, Esmerlyn Valdez sits in the 97th percentile, 98th percentile, and 97th percentile in those areas. His 119 Edge lands in the 97th percentile and ranks 13th among right fielders.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Esmerlyn Valdez's 115 Stick suggests he is performing close to the level supported by his underlying profile his current output. It also places him in the 98th percentile and ranks 13th among right fielders.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Esmerlyn Valdez has performed well, and his production has likely helped win Pittsburgh Pirates games. Esmerlyn Valdez's 108 Skill sits in the 97th percentile and ranks 14th among right fielders.
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. Esmerlyn Valdez has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 107.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 22, Esmerlyn Valdez carries a 111 LI, which points to a favorable chance to remain productive for several seasons. That places him in the 97th percentile and ranks 21st among right fielders.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Esmerlyn Valdez is under control for 6 seasons at a $0.5 million annual salary, with about $3 million remaining. His 139 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 98th percentile and 9th among right fielders.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Esmerlyn Valdez's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +33 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 99th percentile and ranks 8th among right fielders. Esmerlyn Valdez carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.