22.8
Hand Speed (max)
7/13/22
CLASS OF 2027
C
OF
Frank
Mercante
Bayshore Christian (HS) • AL
5' 7" • 140LBS
R/R • 15yr 7mo
5' 7" • 140LBS
R/R • 15yr 7mo
Rankings
2027 National
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Best Of Stats
63.6
Bat Speed (max)
1/07/24
21.4
Rot. Acc (max)
1/07/24
-
Hard Hit %
82.7
Exit Velocity (max)
7/18/23
79.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/07/24
285
Distance (max)
1/07/24
67
Sweet Spot %
1/07/24
7.63
60
1/07/24
4.21
30-yd
1/07/24
1.8
10-yd
7/13/22
17.9
Run speed (max)
1/07/24
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
66
C Velo
1/07/24
2.22 - 2.29
Pop Time
1/07/24
Fastball
68.7
Velocity (max)
7/13/22
64.4 - 68.7
Velo Range
7/13/22
1760
Spin Rate (avg)
7/13/22
Changeup
62.7 - 65.8
Velo Range
7/13/22
1470
Spin Rate (avg)
7/13/22
Curveball
62.1 - 62.2
Velo Range
7/13/22
1709
Spin Rate (avg)
7/13/22
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.22 - 2.29
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.29 - 2.50
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.91
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.28 - 2.48
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
9.7
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
285
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
174
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.3
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
60.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
184
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
53
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
8.9
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
118
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
62
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
9.4
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
South Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 7, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
82.1
Exit Velocity (max)
79.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
174
Distance (avg)
285
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
South Alabama Games
Jul 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
82.7
Exit Velocity (max)
60.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
53
Distance (avg)
184
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
South Alabama Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
77.1
Exit Velocity (max)
64.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
62
Distance (avg)
118
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
58.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
53.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
61.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
South Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 7, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
63.6
Bat Speed (max)
61.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
South Alabama Games
Jul 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.8
Hand Speed (max)
19.2
Hand Speed (avg)
58.9
Bat Speed (max)
53.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
South Alabama Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 13, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
61.3
Bat Speed (max)
58.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.9
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).
1760
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.
26.3
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).
62.2
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).
1709
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).
64.4
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).
1470
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).
South Alabama Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 13, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
68.7
Velocity (max)
64.4 - 68.7
Velo Range
64.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,874
Spin Rate (max)
1,760
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
62.2
Velocity (max)
62.1 - 62.2
Velo Range
59.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,709
Spin Rate (max)
1,709
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
65.8
Velocity (max)
62.7 - 65.8
Velo Range
61.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,584
Spin Rate (max)
1,470
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.80
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.21
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.63
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.80
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.26
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.79
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.80
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.31
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.91
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
South Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 7, 2024
Swift
1.83
10-yd
4.21
30-yd
7.63
60-yd
17.9
Run speed (max)
2.47
RSi (max)
19.3
Jump Height (max)
South Alabama Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 13, 2022
Swift
1.80
10-yd
4.31
30-yd
7.91
60-yd
17.1
Run speed (max)
7.6
Run Speed (avg)
1.81
RSi (max)
1.81
RSi (avg)
703
Jump Power (max)
Visual Edge
2024
2023
2022
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
69.79
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
67.36
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
63.45
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Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-7, 139-pounds. Lean and athletic, more room for added size.
Hit: RHH. Closed set up in the stance, lower handset. Toe tap into the swing, longer load with the hands. Developing power at the plate. 61.7 mph bat speed with 19 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 mph. 285' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-66 mph. Short arm, quick.
Defense: 2.22-2.29 pop times. Works into the RH box when making the transfer, clean. Blocks well.
ATH: 7.63 runner in the 60. 1.83 and 4.21 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.30 max vertical.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-6, 135-pounds. Athletic, proportional frame.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, slightly open stance. Leg kick trigger. Showed the ability to hit all fields from a short, compact approach. 53.6 mph bat speed with 16 G�s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 60.7 mph. 184' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-64 mph. Short arm slot, high 3/4.
Defense: 2.29-2.50 pop times. Quick transfer with accurate throws to the bag. Solid defensive actions.
ATH: 7.79 runner in the 60. 1.85 and 4.26 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 67.36 Edge Score
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-5, 125-pounds. Short, compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly open stance with a small toe-tap approach. Direct path with the hands. Flat path with a line drive approach.
Power: 77.1 max exit velocity, averaged 64 mph. 117’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 64 mph. Shorter slot with developing arm strength.
Defense: 2.28- 2.48 pop times. Received the ball down in the zone very well, solid defender.
Run: 7.91 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Easy, no wasted action. Simple.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot.
FB: T68.7, 64.4-68.7 mph. Mostly straight with occasional ASR. T1874, 1760 average rpm.
CB: 62.1-62.2 mph. 11/5 solid action, commanded well to gloveside. T1708, 1708 average rpm.
CH: 62.7-65.8 mph. Late sink into RH hitters. T1584, 1470 average rpm.