81
Velocity (max)
7/27/23
CLASS OF 2024
LHP
OF
Merrik
Ball
Linden (HS) • MI
6' 0" • 155LBS
R/L • 18yr 6mo
Travel Team: Southwest Oakland Warriors 18U
6' 0" • 155LBS
R/L • 18yr 6mo
Travel Team: Southwest Oakland Warriors 18U
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
78 - 81
Velo Range
7/27/23
2078
Spin Rate (avg)
6/28/22
Changeup
71.6 - 74.2
Velo Range
6/28/22
1397
Spin Rate (avg)
6/28/22
Curveball
71 - 73
Velo Range
7/27/23
1454
Spin Rate (avg)
6/28/22
Positional Tools
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2022
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2078
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
26.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1454
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1397
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2022 Michigan Future Games Trials (Invite Only)
Jun 28, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
79.0
Velocity (max)
76.6 - 78.6
Velo Range
75.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,182
Spin Rate (max)
2,078
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.7
Velocity (max)
62.7 - 64.5
Velo Range
61.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,549
Spin Rate (max)
1,454
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.2
Velocity (max)
71.6 - 74.2
Velo Range
71.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,566
Spin Rate (max)
1,397
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2022
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
55.5
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MERRIK BALL: LHP/OF, (2024) Linden, MI. 5-foot-11, 145-pound. Smooth athletic on the mound, showed good arm speed, also used a ¾ arm angle and a quick arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed athletic consistent balance point and even shoulders. Lands open with an athletic balanced finish. Changeup (72-73 mph). Produced a fastball that came in at 77-78 mph with a max of 79 mph; has a straight fastball that shows tight action and control down in the zone. (Max spin 2182; Avg 2078). Threw a 11/5 curveball (62-64) with down in the zone feel command and slurvey tight action. (Max spin 1549; Avg 1454).