24.9
Hand Speed (max)
6/13/21
CLASS OF 2023
2B
RHP
Max
Merlo
Hinsdale Central (HS) • IL
5' 9" • 134LBS
R/R • 19yr 5mo
Travel Team: Top Tier
5' 9" • 134LBS
R/R • 19yr 5mo
Travel Team: Top Tier
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Best Of Stats
72.9
Bat Speed (max)
6/13/21
16.4
Rot. Acc (max)
6/13/21
-
Hard Hit %
88.3
Exit Velocity (max)
6/13/21
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
7.43
60
8/03/19
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
73
INF Velo
3/03/19
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
-
Velocity (max)
76 - 78
Velo Range
6/13/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
66 - 69
Velo Range
3/03/19
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
64 - 66
Velo Range
3/03/19
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
67 - 69
Velo Range
6/13/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2021
2019
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.43
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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.
9.8
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
293
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
194
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.9
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.
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
88.3
Exit Velocity (max)
81.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
194
Distance (avg)
293
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.4
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.
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
24.9
Hand Speed (max)
23.6
Hand Speed (avg)
72.9
Bat Speed (max)
69.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
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Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 134-pounds. Lanky, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall set-up, smooth hand load, slight leg kick into long stride. Short level bat path with extension through the baseball. Line drive approach, loose hands. Finishes tall.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady defender, reliable hands.
Run: 7.6 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-6, 130-pounds.
Defense: Fluid footwork, soft hands, clean exchange.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot, accurate with some carry.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, toe tap, short stride. Quick bat, level path, gap to gap approach.
Power: 72 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Lands square.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, quick arm.
FB: T76, 73-76 mph. Two seam type, arm-side-run.
CB: 64-66 mph. 11/5 shape, feel.
CH: 66-69 mph. Sinking action, fastball arm speed.