Drew Cavanaugh
Drew Cavanaugh is a 24-year-old catcher for the San Francisco Giants. He is a power-first catcher with a good eye, ranked 161st in the league at the position.
About these ratings
Tool ratings combine recorded performance with statistical estimates. Speed, arm, and fielding include outcome-based estimates rather than direct physical measurements.
Limited MLB evidence: 55.3% MLB and 44.7% level-adjusted minor-league estimate.
Minor-league estimate: 58.9% observed statistical weight and 41.1% historical peer baseline; individual tools use their own sample weights.
* On NTV, this indicates estimated or unverified inputs. CE uses an asterisk only when current contract information is unavailable.
CE uses the best available contract information, including partial terms, estimated salaries, and projected team control. CE shows an asterisk only when current contract information is unavailable; free agents without a current agreement use 100*.
2026 win contribution
0.54 Player Wins · 0.63 expected from replacement · -0.09 wins above replacement
Includes contributions to every team played for in 2026. Perf expresses wins above replacement on a scale where 100 is average. How the win totals reconcile
Six-tool graphs show percentiles from available performance evidence. Speed uses baserunning outcomes; Arm uses position-adjusted throwing outcomes. Movement describes tracked pitch movement within pitch type. Minor-league comparisons account for competition level; unavailable measurements display MD.
Edge Profile
Edge combines Perf, Stick, and Carry to show how valuable a player is right now. With a Perf of 85, Stick of 97, and Carry of 89, Drew Cavanaugh sits in the 39th percentile, 53rd percentile, and 38th percentile in those areas. His 85 Edge lands in the 57th percentile and ranks 57th among catchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Drew Cavanaugh's 97 Stick suggests he is performing below what his underlying profile supports. It also places him in the 53rd percentile and ranks 59th among catchers.
Perf Profile
Perf measures season wins above replacement after allocating each team's actual wins to its players. It includes Drew Cavanaugh's contributions to every team he played for. His 85 Perf is below average on a scale where 100 is average and 20 points is one standard deviation. It sits in the 39th percentile and ranks 68th among catchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Perf in the context of the roster around a player and includes a bounded clutch adjustment for offense, pitching, and defense when available. Close games and later innings earn more weight, and difficult defensive plays receive their own credit. His clutch runs are offense -1.4, pitching +0.0, defense +0.7. The strongest rated teammates are Rafael Devers at 116, Bryce Eldridge at 113, and Landen Roupp at 113. Drew Cavanaugh has contributed about as much as his own Perf suggests, resulting in a Carry of 89.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 24, Drew Cavanaugh carries a 106 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 52nd percentile and ranks 165th among catchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. The model uses a 6 seasons control horizon, $0.8 million average annual value, and about $0.8 million in contract-scenario costs for Drew Cavanaugh. Options and arbitration can make those years or costs conditional; manual contract inputs may lag new agreements. His 107 CE leans in the club's favor, placing him in the 72nd percentile and 173rd among catchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Drew Cavanaugh'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 84th percentile and ranks 161st among catchers. Drew Cavanaugh carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.