Zach Cole
Zach Cole is a 26-year-old left fielder for the Houston Astros. He is a power-first left fielder, ranked 85th 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: 26.3% MLB and 73.7% level-adjusted minor-league estimate.
Minor-league estimate: 62.8% observed statistical weight and 37.2% 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
0.01 Player Wins · 0.24 expected from replacement · -0.22 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 83, Stick of 93, and Carry of 88, Zach Cole sits in the 26th percentile, 41st percentile, and 31st percentile in those areas. His 77 Edge lands in the 38th percentile and ranks 80th among left fielders.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Zach Cole's 93 Stick suggests he is performing below what his underlying profile supports. It also places him in the 41st percentile and ranks 83rd among left fielders.
Perf Profile
Perf measures season wins above replacement after allocating each team's actual wins to its players. It includes Zach Cole's contributions to every team he played for. His 83 Perf is below average on a scale where 100 is average and 20 points is one standard deviation. It sits in the 26th percentile and ranks 85th among left fielders.
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 -0.2, pitching +0.0, defense +0.4. The strongest rated teammates are Yordan Alvarez at 172, Isaac Paredes at 136, and Jeremy Peña at 130. Zach Cole has contributed about as much as his own Perf suggests, resulting in a Carry of 88.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 26, Zach Cole carries a 109 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 79th percentile and ranks 106th among left fielders.
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 Zach Cole. Options and arbitration can make those years or costs conditional; manual contract inputs may lag new agreements. His 101 CE is close to a fair exchange between salary and production, placing him in the 23rd percentile and 70th 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 +9* NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 63rd percentile and ranks 85th among left fielders. Zach Cole has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.