Nathan Church
Nathan Church is a 26-year-old center fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals. He is a speedy center fielder, ranked 39th 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 98, Stick of 79, and Carry of 97, Nathan Church sits in the 95th percentile, 88th percentile, and 95th percentile in those areas. His 85 Edge lands in the 93rd percentile and ranks 38th among center fielders.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Nathan Church's 79 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 88th percentile and ranks 55th among center fielders.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Nathan Church has performed around the middle of the league, without strongly pushing the club toward winning or losing St. Louis Cardinals games. Nathan Church's 98 Skill sits in the 95th percentile and ranks 21st among center fielders.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are JJ Wetherholt at 153, Jordan Walker at 140, and Iván Herrera at 123. Nathan Church has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 97.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 26, Nathan Church carries a 96 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 41st percentile and ranks 43rd among center fielders.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Nathan Church is under control for 6 seasons at a $0.8 million annual salary, with about $4.7 million remaining. His 105 CE leans in the club's favor, placing him in the 87th percentile and 47th among center fielders.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Nathan Church'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 39th among center fielders. Nathan Church carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.