Rafael Flores Jr.
Rafael Flores Jr. is a 26-year-old catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He is a power-first catcher, ranked 35th 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: 57.2% MLB and 42.8% level-adjusted minor-league estimate.
Minor-league estimate: 67.0% observed statistical weight and 33.0% 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
1.93 Player Wins · 0.66 expected from replacement · 1.27 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 102, Stick of 115, and Carry of 106, Rafael Flores Jr. sits in the 81st percentile, 88th percentile, and 81st percentile in those areas. His 121 Edge lands in the 87th percentile and ranks 17th among catchers.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Rafael Flores Jr.'s 115 Stick suggests he is performing below what his underlying profile supports. It also places him in the 88th percentile and ranks 13th among catchers.
Perf Profile
Perf measures season wins above replacement after allocating each team's actual wins to its players. It includes Rafael Flores Jr.'s contributions to every team he played for. His 102 Perf is around average on a scale where 100 is average and 20 points is one standard deviation. It sits in the 81st percentile and ranks 23rd 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 +1.9, pitching +0.0, defense +0.4. The strongest rated teammates are Brandon Lowe at 143, Braxton Ashcraft at 121, and Bryan Reynolds at 119. Rafael Flores Jr. has contributed about as much as his own Perf suggests, resulting in a Carry of 106.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 26, Rafael Flores Jr. carries a 103 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 42nd percentile and ranks 738th 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, $0.1 million average annual value, and about $0.1 million in contract-scenario costs for Rafael Flores Jr.. Options and arbitration can make those years or costs conditional; manual contract inputs may lag new agreements. His 123 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 95th percentile and 41st among catchers.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Rafael Flores Jr.'s value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +32* NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 97th percentile and ranks 35th among catchers. Rafael Flores Jr. carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.