Munetaka Murakami
Munetaka Murakami is a 26-year-old first baseman for the Chicago White Sox. He is a power-first first baseman with an elite eye, ranked 45th 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 111, Stick of 126, and Carry of 107, Munetaka Murakami sits in the 97th percentile, 99th percentile, and 97th percentile in those areas. His 127 Edge lands in the 98th percentile and ranks 13th among first basemen.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Munetaka Murakami's 126 Stick suggests he is performing below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 99th percentile and ranks 9th among first basemen.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Munetaka Murakami has performed well, and his production has likely helped win Chicago White Sox games. Munetaka Murakami's 111 Skill sits in the 97th percentile and ranks 15th among first basemen.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Sean Newcomb at 157, Miguel Vargas at 152, and Grant Taylor at 152. Munetaka Murakami has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 107.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 26, Munetaka Murakami 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 18th among first basemen.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Munetaka Murakami is under control for 2 seasons at a $17 million annual salary, with about $34 million remaining. His 101 CE is close to a fair exchange between salary and production, placing him in the 86th percentile and 53rd among first basemen.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Munetaka Murakami's value on a neutral trade market before the needs of a specific club are considered. His +7 NTV reflects his present ability, expected future value, age, contract, control, positional demand, and risk. That mark sits in the 87th percentile and ranks 45th among first basemen. Munetaka Murakami has modest positive value, though the market return would depend heavily on fit and demand.