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
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.88
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.20
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.39
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.
1.88
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.20
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.39
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
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.
Nate Merritt, Prairie (WA), 2024 Positional Profile: 1B/LHP 2-way LHP prospect with good pronation and power to both gaps. Body: 6-4, 218-pounds. Solid build throughout. Quick levers. Delivery: Starts tall in back leg from stretch. Puts pressure on inner part of back foot while front leg has close to 45 degree angle. Momentum slightly towards right side of mound. Shoulder opens up early to compensate. Arm Action: LH. Starts hands low and close to body. Circles arm across backside of his body, and then delivers with 3/4 delivery. Minor pronation. Slight kickup with arm after release. FB: T82, 78-81 mph. Heavy fastball, works well down and away from hitters. T2076, 1969 average rpm. CB: 65-66 mph. Stays up, change of pace pitch. T2188, 2055 average rpm. CH: 66-75 mph. Plus movement down and away from righties. Uses natural pronation well. T2063, 1941 average rpm. CUT: 76-79 mph. ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60. Uses long strides for plus 1Bman speed. 18.90 max vertical.
9/24/23
Nate Merritt, Prairie (WA), 2024 Positional Profile: 1B/LHP 2-way LHP prospect with good pronation and power to both gaps. Body: 6-4, 218-pounds. Solid build throughout. Quick levers. Hit: LHH. Open stance with weight more on backside. Shifts into further load to back leg, then gets into balanced position with high hand seperation. Fast back knee drive. Hands stay inside the ball throughout the zone. Fast hands and bat speed generate power. Hits ball hard through both gaps, line drive approach. Momentum carries him forward after contact. 74.5 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 92.4 mph. 384' max distance. Fast hands and knee drive generate deep LC and RC gap shots. Arm: LH. INF-78 mph. Fields out front but stays in legs with two steps towards target. Whips arm towards target, 3/4 motion. Able to throw on the run accurately. Defense: Stays low to ground even with big frame. Quick feet to get to the best hop in center of his body. Hands extend out front with quick transfer. ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60. Uses long strides for plus 1Bman speed. 18.90 max vertical.
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Positional Profile: 1B/LHP 2-way LHP prospect with good pronation and power to both gaps.
Body: 6-4, 218-pounds. Solid build throughout. Quick levers.
Delivery: Starts tall in back leg from stretch. Puts pressure on inner part of back foot while front leg has close to 45 degree angle. Momentum slightly towards right side of mound. Shoulder opens up early to compensate.
Arm Action: LH. Starts hands low and close to body. Circles arm across backside of his body, and then delivers with 3/4 delivery. Minor pronation. Slight kickup with arm after release.
FB: T82, 78-81 mph. Heavy fastball, works well down and away from hitters. T2076, 1969 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. Stays up, change of pace pitch. T2188, 2055 average rpm.
CH: 66-75 mph. Plus movement down and away from righties. Uses natural pronation well. T2063, 1941 average rpm.
CUT: 76-79 mph.
ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60. Uses long strides for plus 1Bman speed. 18.90 max vertical.
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP 2-way LHP prospect with good pronation and power to both gaps.
Body: 6-4, 218-pounds. Solid build throughout. Quick levers.
Hit: LHH. Open stance with weight more on backside. Shifts into further load to back leg, then gets into balanced position with high hand seperation. Fast back knee drive. Hands stay inside the ball throughout the zone. Fast hands and bat speed generate power. Hits ball hard through both gaps, line drive approach. Momentum carries him forward after contact. 74.5 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 92.4 mph. 384' max distance. Fast hands and knee drive generate deep LC and RC gap shots.
Arm: LH. INF-78 mph. Fields out front but stays in legs with two steps towards target. Whips arm towards target, 3/4 motion. Able to throw on the run accurately.
Defense: Stays low to ground even with big frame. Quick feet to get to the best hop in center of his body. Hands extend out front with quick transfer.
ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60. Uses long strides for plus 1Bman speed. 18.90 max vertical.