The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.86
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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.
11.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.56
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
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.
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
Cameron Mercer: SS/RHP, (2022) Mentor, OH. 5-foot-10, 150-pound. At the plate, Mercer had a max exit velocity of 86 mph. Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a tight load, then uses a controlled stride. Has quick bat speed, simple upward swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, displayed a velocity of 75 mph; showed soft hands, quick fluid feet, and a natural exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Showed a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.86. On the mound, showed some arm speed with a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 78-81 mph. Had heavy movement. (Max spin 2193; Avg 2111). His 11/5 curveball (68-70) had some action. (Max spin 2179; Avg 2122). His changeup (68-70) had slight action.
2/06/21
Cameron Mercer: SS/RHP, (2022) Mentor, OH. 5-foot-10, 150-pound projectable frame. During batting practice, Mercer's best exit velocity was 89 mph. Begins in a tall stance with a quick compact load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is average and has a flat swing plane. Athletic while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 73 mph; has soft hands, athletic feet, and a clean exchange. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball one hand. On the mound, showing quick arm speed he used a short arm action with a ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Sat with his fastball at 78-81 mph; has running action and arm side command. His 11/5 curveball (66-69) shows gradual action. His changeup (71-75) had arm side control and fading action.
7/08/20
5-foot-10, 150-pound athletic, projectable body frame. Infielder has fluid footwork with a more aggressive, under control approach to the baseball. Fields with softness to his hands and ball skills are on par with his age. Throws with a clean arm action through a low ¾ slot reaching a velocity of 68 mph. On the mound he throws with regular effort to a delivery that carries good rhythm and tempo. Lands in a straight line at foot strike finishing with his momentum carrying toward home plate. Throws with a shorter arm action that has quickness from a ¾ slot. Fastball was true through the zone ranging from 75-78 mph and topping at 79 mph. Curveball has a slurvy look to it on an 11/5 plane with good depth at 66-69 mph. Changeup is thrown with fastball arm speed between 69-73 mph. Switch hitter, from the right side has a tall stance using a short leg kick to initiate his lower half. Showed some strength in his swing with more to come as he continues to gain strength in frame. From the left side of the plate he uses more of an inward turn with his front foot for a timing trigger with his hands loading past his back shoulder. Showed the ability to hit the ball to both sides of the field from both sides of the plate. Ran a 7.56 60-yard dash.
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Cameron Mercer: SS/RHP, (2022) Mentor, OH. 5-foot-10, 150-pound. At the plate, Mercer had a max exit velocity of 86 mph. Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a tight load, then uses a controlled stride. Has quick bat speed, simple upward swing plane and high finish. Solid in the infield, displayed a velocity of 75 mph; showed soft hands, quick fluid feet, and a natural exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Showed a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.86. On the mound, showed some arm speed with a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 78-81 mph. Had heavy movement. (Max spin 2193; Avg 2111). His 11/5 curveball (68-70) had some action. (Max spin 2179; Avg 2122). His changeup (68-70) had slight action.
Cameron Mercer: SS/RHP, (2022) Mentor, OH. 5-foot-10, 150-pound projectable frame. During batting practice, Mercer's best exit velocity was 89 mph. Begins in a tall stance with a quick compact load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is average and has a flat swing plane. Athletic while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 73 mph; has soft hands, athletic feet, and a clean exchange. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball one hand. On the mound, showing quick arm speed he used a short arm action with a ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Sat with his fastball at 78-81 mph; has running action and arm side command. His 11/5 curveball (66-69) shows gradual action. His changeup (71-75) had arm side control and fading action.
5-foot-10, 150-pound athletic, projectable body frame. Infielder has fluid footwork with a more aggressive, under control approach to the baseball. Fields with softness to his hands and ball skills are on par with his age. Throws with a clean arm action through a low ¾ slot reaching a velocity of 68 mph. On the mound he throws with regular effort to a delivery that carries good rhythm and tempo. Lands in a straight line at foot strike finishing with his momentum carrying toward home plate. Throws with a shorter arm action that has quickness from a ¾ slot. Fastball was true through the zone ranging from 75-78 mph and topping at 79 mph. Curveball has a slurvy look to it on an 11/5 plane with good depth at 66-69 mph. Changeup is thrown with fastball arm speed between 69-73 mph. Switch hitter, from the right side has a tall stance using a short leg kick to initiate his lower half. Showed some strength in his swing with more to come as he continues to gain strength in frame. From the left side of the plate he uses more of an inward turn with his front foot for a timing trigger with his hands loading past his back shoulder. Showed the ability to hit the ball to both sides of the field from both sides of the plate. Ran a 7.56 60-yard dash.