Rafael Flores Jr.
Rafael Flores Jr. is a 25-year-old catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He is a power-first catcher, ranked 42nd 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 91, Stick of 115, and Carry of 91, Rafael Flores Jr. sits in the 92nd percentile, 98th percentile, and 92nd percentile in those areas. His 104 Edge lands in the 96th percentile and ranks 27th 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 far below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 98th percentile and ranks 16th among catchers.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Rafael Flores Jr. has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost Pittsburgh Pirates games. Rafael Flores Jr.'s 91 Skill sits in the 92nd percentile and ranks 53rd among catchers.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Yohan Ramírez at 139, Luke Weaver at 136, and Brandon Lowe at 135. Rafael Flores Jr. has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 91.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 25, Rafael Flores Jr. carries a 101 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 53rd percentile and ranks 37th among catchers.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Rafael Flores Jr. is under control for 6 seasons at a $0.1 million annual salary, with about $0.8 million remaining. His 127 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 96th percentile and 11th 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 +17 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 95th percentile and ranks 42nd among catchers. Rafael Flores Jr. carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.