Zach Cole
Zach Cole is a 26-year-old left fielder for the Houston Astros. He is a power-first left fielder with huge speed and a big arm, ranked 25th 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 94, Stick of 96, and Carry of 94, Zach Cole sits in the 93rd percentile, 93rd percentile, and 93rd percentile in those areas. His 93 Edge lands in the 95th percentile and ranks 29th among left fielders.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Zach Cole's 96 Stick suggests he is performing close to the level supported by his underlying profile his current output. It also places him in the 93rd percentile and ranks 58th among left fielders.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Zach Cole has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost Houston Astros games. Zach Cole's 94 Skill sits in the 93rd percentile and ranks 31st among left fielders.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Yordan Alvarez at 174, Josh Hader at 147, and Steven Okert at 144. Zach Cole has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 94.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 26, Zach Cole carries a 78 LI, which points to a limited or uncertain remaining window. That places him in the 1st percentile and ranks 144th among left fielders.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Zach Cole is under control for 6 seasons at a $0.2 million annual salary, with about $1.3 million remaining. His 120 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 93rd percentile and 26th among left fielders.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Zach Cole'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 25th among left fielders. Zach Cole carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.