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Uncommitted Spotlight: '21 Jonathan Merino

May 29, 2020
Brett Harrison
Nevada Scouting Director

Merino is a high ceiling right handed pitcher out of Centennial with a fastball that's been up to 85 mph with seemingly more in the tank. The All-State Games attendee possesses a raw three pitch mix that flashes some impressive actions and command throughout the zone. At 6-foot-0, 165 pounds, he projects to continue adding velocity as he develops physically and utilize his legs more throughout his delivery. In the shortened high school season, Merino had just one start but made the most of it, throwing a complete game against an always scrappy Coronado group allowing one earned run while striking out five Cougars. This a prospect that should already be on more than a few radars and could make a big jump going into his senior year for the Bulldogs. 

Jonathan Merino - Player Profile

Delivery: Simple, slightly rushed delivery. Tall/tilt type. Stays mostly upright throughout. On line stride. Throws over high front side. Balanced throughout. With some mechanical adjustments could see some big jumps.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action. High ¾ slot. Some effort. Repeated arm slot. 
FB: 85, 83-85 mph. Flashes of life. Locates well with downhill action.
CB: 64-65 mph. 12/6 share. Flashes back up action. Better action the farther he gets out front with it.
CH: 75-77 mph. Shows comfort in his CH. Some downward action. Can locate.

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Jonathan Merino

Class of 2021 / RHP

Rankings  StateRank: 38 / POS: 11

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: Centennial
    State: NV
  • Summer Team: MVP HUSTLE
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 165lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
86
Max FB
(08/29/20)
80 - 86
FB
(08/29/20)
67 - 68
CB
(08/29/20)
75 - 77
CH
(08/17/19)
Pitching
Max FB
86
FB
80 - 86
CB
67 - 68
CH
74 - 77
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Pitching
Max FB
83
FB
82 - 83
CB
64 - 66
CH
71 - 72
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Pitching
Max FB
85
FB
83 - 85
CH
75 - 77
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Position
7.33
60-yard
(08/29/20)
86
INF Velo
(08/29/20)
92
Exit Velo
(08/29/20)
Position
60-yard
7.33
INF Velo
86
Exit Velo
92
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Trackman - Fastball
86.0
Velocity (max)
(08/29/20)
80.3 - 85.6
Velo Range
(08/29/20)
82.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
(08/29/20)
2237
Spin Rate (max)
(08/29/20)
2126
Spin Rate (avg)
(08/29/20)
IVB (max)
(08/29/20)
IVB (avg)
(08/29/20)
HM (max)
(08/29/20)
HM (avg)
(08/29/20)
Extension (avg)
(08/29/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(08/29/20)
Spin Score (max)
(08/29/20)
Zone %
(08/29/20)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
86
Velo Range
80.3 - 85.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
82
Spin Rate (max)
2237
Spin Rate (avg)
2126
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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Trackman - Curveball
68.1
Velocity (max)
(08/29/20)
54.5 - 68.1
Velo Range
(08/29/20)
66.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
(08/29/20)
1668
Spin Rate (max)
(08/29/20)
1519
Spin Rate (avg)
(08/29/20)
IVB (max)
(08/29/20)
IVB (avg)
(08/29/20)
HM (max)
(08/29/20)
HM (avg)
(08/29/20)
Extension (avg)
(08/29/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(08/29/20)
Spin Score (max)
(08/29/20)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
68.1
Velo Range
54.5 - 68.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
66.5
Spin Rate (max)
1668
Spin Rate (avg)
1519
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
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Trackman - Slider
68.6
Velocity (max)
(08/29/20)
1546
Spin Rate (max)
(08/29/20)
1546
Spin Rate (avg)
(08/29/20)
Extension (avg)
(08/29/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(08/29/20)
Spin Score (max)
(08/29/20)
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
68.6
Spin Rate (max)
1546
Spin Rate (avg)
1546
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
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Trackman - ChangeUp
77.1
Velocity (max)
(08/29/20)
69.6 - 77.1
Velo Range
(08/29/20)
73.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
(08/29/20)
2151
Spin Rate (max)
(08/29/20)
1851
Spin Rate (avg)
(08/29/20)
IVB (max)
(08/29/20)
IVB (avg)
(08/29/20)
HM (max)
(08/29/20)
HM (avg)
(08/29/20)
Extension (avg)
(08/29/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(08/29/20)
Spin Score (max)
(08/29/20)
Zone %
(08/29/20)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
77.1
Velo Range
69.6 - 77.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
73.8
Spin Rate (max)
2151
Spin Rate (avg)
1851
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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Trackman - Hitting
91.7
Exit Velocity (max)
(08/29/20)
73.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
(08/29/20)
218
Distance (avg)
(08/29/20)
337
Distance (max)
(08/29/20)
Hard Hit %
(08/29/20)
Sweet Spot %
(08/29/20)
Line Drive %
(08/29/20)
Fly Ball %
(08/29/20)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
91.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
73.5
Distance (avg)
218
Distance (max)
337
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
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Blast - Hitting
23.7
Hand Speed (max)
(08/29/20)
22.3
Hand Speed (avg)
(08/29/20)
73.7
Bat Speed (max)
(08/29/20)
70.4
Bat Speed (avg)
(08/29/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(08/29/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(08/29/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(08/29/20)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(08/29/20)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23.7
Hand Speed (avg)
22.3
Bat Speed (max)
73.7
Bat Speed (avg)
70.4
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Pitch_Scores

Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(08/29/20)
Rise+
(08/29/20)
Sink+
(08/29/20)
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
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Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(08/29/20)
Sweep+
(08/29/20)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
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Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
(08/29/20)
Sweep+
(08/29/20)
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
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Scouting Report

11/10/19

6-foot-0, 165-pound frame, lean build, long limbs, room to add strength and size. Starts from left side of the rubber, he has an athletic, slightly rushed delivery, raw mechanics, tall-tilt type. Throws over a high front side, high ¾ slot, long, loose arm action. Athletic finish. Fastball, sat 82-83 mph, has been up to 85, jumps out of his hand, slight arm side run, more in the tank. Changeup, 71-72 mph, slows down delivery, flashes sink and arm side fade. Curveball, 64-66 mph, 11/5 shape, potential above average pitch, slight arm curl slowing down his motion. 

Videos

(11/10/19)

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