Carson Williams
Carson Williams is a 23-year-old shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays. He is a glove-first shortstop with an elite arm, some power, and good speed, ranked 49th 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 79, Stick of 101, and Carry of 80, Carson Williams sits in the 86th percentile, 95th percentile, and 86th percentile in those areas. His 78 Edge lands in the 91st percentile and ranks 44th among shortstops.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Carson Williams' 101 Stick suggests he is performing far below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 95th percentile and ranks 24th among shortstops.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Carson Williams has performed very poorly, and his production has likely cost Tampa Bay Rays games. Carson Williams' 79 Skill sits in the 86th percentile and ranks 50th among shortstops.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Junior Caminero at 148, Bryan Baker at 147, and Kevin Kelly at 144. Carson Williams has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 80.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 23, Carson Williams carries a 88 LI, which points to a shorter window before age or role begins to limit his value. That places him in the 37th percentile and ranks 54th among shortstops.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Carson Williams is under control for 6 seasons at a $0.8 million annual salary, with about $4.7 million remaining. His 124 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 95th percentile and 16th among shortstops.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Carson Williams'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 49th among shortstops. Carson Williams carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.