Player Value Labs
Boston Red Sox

Masataka Yoshida

LFAge 33Under Contract2 Years Control

Masataka Yoshida is a 33-year-old left fielder for the Boston Red Sox. He is a contact-first left fielder, ranked 146th in the league at the position.

Power31Contact94Discipline64Speed22Fielding36Arm86931111029497103
Edge93
Stick101
Skill94
Carry93
LI113
CE63
NTV-14
6080100120140160202411120251112026101Career StickYear-over-year underlying-skill trend
Power31Contact94Discipline64Speed22Fielding36Arm869311110294971036 Tools

Edge Profile

Edge combines Skill, Stick, and Carry to show how valuable a player is right now. With a Skill of 94, Stick of 101, and Carry of 93, Masataka Yoshida sits in the 93rd percentile, 95th percentile, and 93rd percentile in those areas. His 93 Edge lands in the 95th percentile and ranks 27th among left fielders.

Stick Profile

Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Masataka Yoshida's 101 Stick suggests he is performing close to the level supported by his underlying profile his current output. It also places him in the 95th percentile and ranks 28th among left fielders.

Skill Profile

Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Masataka Yoshida has performed poorly, and his production has likely cost Boston Red Sox games. Masataka Yoshida's 94 Skill sits in the 93rd percentile and ranks 30th among left fielders.

Carry Profile

Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Wilyer Abreu at 153, Willson Contreras at 143, and Ceddanne Rafaela at 142. Masataka Yoshida has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 93.

LI Profile

LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 33, Masataka Yoshida carries a 113 LI, which points to a favorable chance to remain productive for several seasons. That places him in the 98th percentile and ranks 24th among left fielders.

CE Profile

CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Masataka Yoshida is under control for 2 seasons at a $18 million annual salary, with about $37.2 million remaining. His 63 CE marks the contract as a substantial drag on his value, placing him in the 1st percentile and 142nd among left fielders.

NTV Profile

NTV estimates Masataka Yoshida's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His -14 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 1st percentile and ranks 146th among left fielders. Masataka Yoshida carries negative value, so a trade may require salary relief, a smaller return, or another asset.

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