Cole Young
Cole Young is a 23-year-old second baseman for the Seattle Mariners. He is a contact-first second baseman with good speed, ranked 3rd 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 139, Stick of 109, and Carry of 141, Cole Young sits in the 99th percentile, 97th percentile, and 99th percentile in those areas. His 157 Edge lands in the 99th percentile and ranks 4th among second basemen.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Cole Young's 109 Stick suggests he is vastly outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 97th percentile and ranks 17th among second basemen.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Cole Young has performed very well, and his production has likely helped win Seattle Mariners games. Cole Young's 139 Skill sits in the 99th percentile and ranks 3rd among second basemen.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Randy Arozarena at 145, Logan Gilbert at 126, and Emerson Hancock at 119. Cole Young has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 141.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 23, Cole Young carries a 109 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 97th percentile and ranks 27th among second basemen.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Cole Young is under control for 6 seasons at a $0.8 million annual salary, with about $4.7 million remaining. His 144 CE shows that the club is receiving far more value than the contract costs, placing him in the 100th percentile and 3rd among second basemen.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Cole Young's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +35 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 99th percentile and ranks 3rd among second basemen. Cole Young is a major trade asset with enough value to anchor a significant deal.