Joshua Kuroda-Grauer
Joshua Kuroda-Grauer is a 23-year-old third baseman for the Athletics. He is a glove-first third baseman with good contact skills, ranked 19th 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 99, Stick of 107, and Carry of 99, Joshua Kuroda-Grauer sits in the 95th percentile, 96th percentile, and 95th percentile in those areas. His 106 Edge lands in the 96th percentile and ranks 18th among third basemen.
Stick Profile
Stick looks beyond the immediate results and estimates what should hold over a larger sample. Joshua Kuroda-Grauer's 107 Stick suggests he is performing below what his underlying profile supports his current output. It also places him in the 96th percentile and ranks 20th among third basemen.
Skill Profile
Skill measures the plays that have already happened and how much they affected games. Joshua Kuroda-Grauer has performed around the middle of the league, without strongly pushing the club toward winning or losing Athletics games. Joshua Kuroda-Grauer's 99 Skill sits in the 95th percentile and ranks 25th among third basemen.
Carry Profile
Carry places Skill in the context of the roster around a player. The strongest rated teammates are Shea Langeliers at 143, Nick Kurtz at 135, and Hogan Harris at 123. Joshua Kuroda-Grauer has contributed about as much as his own Skill suggests, resulting in a Carry of 99.
LI Profile
LI looks at how much useful baseball a player may still have ahead of him. At age 23, Joshua Kuroda-Grauer 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 24th among third basemen.
CE Profile
CE compares expected production with the money and years attached to a contract. Joshua Kuroda-Grauer is under control for 6 seasons at a $0.4 million annual salary, with about $2.3 million remaining. His 129 CE makes the contract a clear source of surplus value, placing him in the 96th percentile and 10th among third basemen.
NTV Profile
NTV estimates Joshua Kuroda-Grauer'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 19th among third basemen. Joshua Kuroda-Grauer carries clear positive value and should return a useful major league piece or prospect package.