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Chicago Cubs

Matt Shaw

RFAge 24Pre-arb6 Years Control

Matt Shaw is a 24-year-old right fielder for the Chicago Cubs. He is a speedy right fielder, ranked 20th in the league at the position.

Power53Contact79Discipline47Speed89Fielding65Arm829810598114102102
Edge102
Stick91
Skill109
Carry106
LI107
CE121
NTV+20
6080100120140160202581202691Career StickYear-over-year underlying-skill trend
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Edge Profile

Edge combines Skill, Stick, and Carry to show how valuable a player is right now. With a Skill of 109, Stick of 91, and Carry of 106, Matt Shaw sits in the 97th percentile, 92nd percentile, and 97th percentile in those areas. His 102 Edge lands in the 96th percentile and ranks 18th among right fielders.

Stick Profile

Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Matt Shaw's 91 Stick suggests he is outperforming what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 92nd percentile and ranks 54th among right fielders.

Skill Profile

Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Matt Shaw has performed well, and his production has likely helped win Chicago Cubs games. Matt Shaw's 109 Skill sits in the 97th percentile and ranks 12th among right fielders.

Carry Profile

Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Pete Crow-Armstrong at 175, Alex Bregman at 141, and Seiya Suzuki at 140. Matt Shaw has contributed about as much as his own Skill 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 24, Matt Shaw carries a 107 LI, which points to a steady near-term outlook without a major longevity advantage. That places him in the 95th percentile and ranks 31st among right fielders.

CE Profile

CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Matt Shaw is under control for 6 seasons at a $0.8 million annual salary, with about $4.8 million remaining. His 121 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 94th percentile and 21st among right fielders.

NTV Profile

NTV estimates Matt Shaw's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +20 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 96th percentile and ranks 20th among right fielders. Matt Shaw carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.

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