86
Velocity (max)
2/24/24
CLASS OF 2025
RHP
1B
Merek
Klicker
Morris (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 200LBS
R/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: Top Tier South
6' 2" • 200LBS
R/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: Top Tier South
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
83.6 - 85.2
Velo Range
2/24/24
2434
Spin Rate (avg)
6/06/23
Changeup
75.5 - 78.1
Velo Range
2/24/24
1683
Spin Rate (avg)
6/06/23
Curveball
68 - 72
Velo Range
7/13/23
2429
Spin Rate (avg)
2/24/24
86.9
Exit Velocity (max)
2/26/23
77.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/06/23
279
Distance (max)
2/26/23
63
Sweet Spot %
2/26/23
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
6/06/23
64.6
Bat Speed (max)
6/06/23
9.3
Rot. Acc (max)
6/06/23
-
Hard Hit %
7.83
60
6/06/23
4.32
30-yd
2/26/23
1.86
10-yd
2/26/23
17.3
Run speed (max)
2/26/23
83
INF Velo
2/26/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.83
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
11.1
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
279
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
159
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.6
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 6, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.7
Exit Velocity (max)
77.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
151
Distance (avg)
237
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.9
Exit Velocity (max)
76.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
167
Distance (avg)
279
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.2
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 6, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
18.7
Hand Speed (avg)
64.6
Bat Speed (max)
60.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.6
Hand Speed (max)
18.6
Hand Speed (avg)
63.8
Bat Speed (max)
61.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.4
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).
2287
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.
27.1
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).
71.5
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).
2429
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).
76.8
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).
1477
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.8
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).
2166
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.
26.5
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).
68.1
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).
2224
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).
73.9
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).
1465
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).
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
85.7
Velocity (max)
83.6 - 85.2
Velo Range
85.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,369
Spin Rate (max)
2,287
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
72.1
Velocity (max)
71.2 - 71.8
Velo Range
72.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,516
Spin Rate (max)
2,429
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.1
Velocity (max)
75.5 - 78.1
Velo Range
78.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,619
Spin Rate (max)
1,477
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
83.3
Velocity (max)
80.0 - 83.1
Velo Range
80.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,276
Spin Rate (max)
2,152
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
71.8
Velocity (max)
68.0 - 70.5
Velo Range
67.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,485
Spin Rate (max)
2,148
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.3
Velocity (max)
73.9 - 75.3
Velo Range
73.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,439
Spin Rate (max)
1,370
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
82.9
Velocity (max)
81.3 - 82.6
Velo Range
81.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,505
Spin Rate (max)
2,434
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
66.8
Velocity (max)
64.7 - 66.6
Velo Range
64.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,466
Spin Rate (max)
2,424
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.6
Velocity (max)
73.8 - 75.5
Velo Range
73.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,899
Spin Rate (max)
1,683
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
82.9
Velocity (max)
81.8 - 82.8
Velo Range
82.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,168
Spin Rate (max)
1,933
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
69.1
Velocity (max)
66.1 - 68.8
Velo Range
66.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,292
Spin Rate (max)
2,223
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.1
Velocity (max)
72.1 - 72.8
Velo Range
71.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,416
Spin Rate (max)
1,344
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2024
2023
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.
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
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.8
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.86
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.32
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.86
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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.
1.77
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.
7.83
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Swift
1.86
10-yd
4.32
30-yd
7.86
60-yd
17.3
Run speed (max)
1,336
Jump Power (max)
19.5
Jump Height (max)
19.1
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2023
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.
76.74
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6-foot-2, 190-pound with a filled-in frame. Delivery is repeatable with good tempo. Arm is loose and flexible from a long, ¾ slot. Uses an above-average spinning fastball at 2400+ rpm at 81-83 mph. The breaking ball ranges at 62-67 mph and was tough for opposing hitters to pick up.
Klicker previously showed well at the Top Tier Scout day, and was impressive in our staff's first in-game look at him. Projectable 6-foot-2, 150-pound frame. Fastball played in the low-to-mid 80s, T85 mph. Displayed advanced feel for spin, T2500 RPM on the fastball. Curveball worked in the low 70s and flashed out-pitch potential. An arm to watch as he still has plenty of room for added muscle with an already impressive repertoire.
RHP/1B Merek Klicker (Morris, 2025) showed well on the mound in this look. Klicker had a clean and fluid operation on the mound with feel to spin the baseball. His fastball ran up to 82.9 mph with a max spin rate of 2505 rpm (3rd-best at event). Klicker also spun his curveball at a high-rate (2465 rpm) and landed it for strikes, and flashed a developing changeup.
A couple of 2025 right-handed arms to keep an eye on are Pablo Herrera (Plainfield South) and Merek Klicker (Morris).
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Athletic build with strength, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Wide, toe-taps into a long stride. Creates hand separation at foot strike, flat to uphill path, works to the whole field, some authority oppo.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 76.7 mph. 279’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Long, loose strong arm, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Steady defender, moves well around the bag for size.
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Slow, methodical, tall and fall delivery, works on-line and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, lively arm, over-the-top slot.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Mostly straight, flashes arm-side run at times. T2168, 1933 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. Big, sweeping 10/4 action at times, flashed swing and miss traits. T2292, 2223 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Easy out of the hand, late fade. T1416, 1344 average rpm.