Ryan
Mergener

6/18/13 Compact and wiry at 5-foot-9, 175-pounds, Ryan plays bigger than he is.  Long through the zone w/some extra base pop.  Takes proper angles, is agile, has a decent first step and actions with enough arm at 80-83 mph to play either middle position.  Most likely a 2B at another level.  Consistently put the barrel on the baseball.  A true baseball player with a good motor.

3/2/13 Mergener continues to get better and is poised to have a big season for Portage Central.  The smaller Mergener (5-foot-9, 175-pounds) shows clean, fluid actions in the infield.  Arm plays well (82 MPH).  Actions and footwork were quick.  Plays fast and aggressive.  At the plate, Mergener was balanced and athletic.  Has a level bat path and a fluid rhythm.  Incorporates his lower half well.  Mergener raised his stock at ths event. At this point Mergener is definitely considered to be one of the state's best middle infielders in the Class of 2014.