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Velocity (max)
6/09/20
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
3B
Luke
Merz
Hutto (HS) • TX
5' 7" • 165LBS
R/R • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: MVP Baseball
5' 7" • 165LBS
R/R • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: MVP Baseball
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
74.1 - 75.6
Velo Range
6/09/20
1793
Spin Rate (avg)
6/09/20
Changeup
63 - 66
Velo Range
6/09/20
1482
Spin Rate (avg)
6/09/20
Curveball
63.2 - 64.2
Velo Range
6/09/20
1745
Spin Rate (avg)
6/09/20
84.8
Exit Velocity (max)
6/09/20
76.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/09/20
276
Distance (max)
6/09/20
56
Sweet Spot %
6/09/20
7.95
60
6/09/20
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
72
INF Velo
6/09/20
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OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.95
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
10.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.02
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
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
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
276
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.
18.5
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.
North Texas Underclass Trials
Jun 9, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
84.8
Exit Velocity (max)
76.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
194
Distance (avg)
276
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
2020
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).
74.8
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).
1793
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.
24.0
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).
63.7
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).
1745
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).
64.8
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).
1482
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).
North Texas Underclass Trials
Jun 9, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
76.0
Velocity (max)
74.1 - 75.6
Velo Range
69.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,894
Spin Rate (max)
1,793
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.4
Velocity (max)
63.2 - 64.2
Velo Range
58.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,775
Spin Rate (max)
1,745
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
66.0
Velocity (max)
63.6 - 66.0
Velo Range
58.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,497
Spin Rate (max)
1,482
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2020
2019
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)
74.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
56.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.0
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Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-foot-7, 165 pounds
Hit: RH. Crouched, open stance with a lean back load and short stride, hitting line drives primarily to the pull side.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity in BP
Arm: RH. INF-72 mph. Long arm swing from a high ¾ slot.
Defense: Good hands with a clean exchange and fluid footwork.
Run: 7.95 runner in the 60
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Smooth delivery with good rhythm and repeatability, landing hard and slightly open
Arm Action: Long arm swing from a high ¾ to over the top slot.
FB: 73-75 T76 mph, flashing natural cutting action
CB: 63-64 mph with depth
CH: 63-66 mph, flashing depth