Category-by-category for 2026-27, using per-game projections scored against the draftable pool. Ajay Mitchell is the better 9-cat player this season, by 0.68 of total value. He takes 5 of the nine categories, gaining most in Field goal percentage and Steals, and gives ground in Threes made and Assists.
| Category | Ajay Mitchell | Fred VanVleet | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 14.5 | 12.4 | Ajay Mitchell by 0.41 |
| Rebounds | 3.7 | 3.2 | Ajay Mitchell by 0.20 |
| Assists | 4.2 | 5.2 | Fred VanVleet by 0.50 |
| Steals | 1.4 | 1.2 | Ajay Mitchell by 0.60 |
| Blocks | 0.3 | 0.5 | Fred VanVleet by 0.23 |
| Threes made | 1.2 | 2.3 | Fred VanVleet by 1.13 |
| Field goal percentage | 0.486 | 0.393 | Ajay Mitchell by 1.56 |
| Free throw percentage | 0.866 | 0.855 | Ajay Mitchell by 0.24 |
| Turnovers | 1.6 | 1.2 | Fred VanVleet by 0.47 |
| Total 9-cat value | -0.58 | -1.26 | Ajay Mitchell |
| Overall rank | 76 | 102 | |
| Status | Available | Available |
Full profiles: Ajay Mitchell and Fred VanVleet. To compare any other players, or to see who actually plays tonight, use Start or Sit.
Ajay Mitchell is the better 9-cat player this season, by 0.68 of total value. He takes 5 of the nine categories, gaining most in Field goal percentage and Steals, and gives ground in Threes made and Assists.
Per-game projections for 2026-27 converted to z-scores against the draftable pool, one per category, then totalled. A positive z means above the pool average in that category. No editorial judgement is applied.
Not necessarily. This page is 9-cat. Points leagues ignore the percentage categories and treat turnovers differently, which usually favours high-usage scorers. Switch format on the rankings page to see the other view.
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