80.4
Velocity (max)
4/11/26
CLASS OF 2030
RHP
1B
Kellen
Merkey
Dos Pueblos (HS) • CA
6' 2" • 190LBS
R/R • 14yr 7mo
Travel Team: Alliance Baseball Club
6' 2" • 190LBS
R/R • 14yr 7mo
Travel Team: Alliance Baseball Club
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
76.7 - 79.5
Velo Range
4/11/26
1940
Spin Rate (avg)
4/11/26
Curveball
63 - 65
Velo Range
4/11/26
2015
Spin Rate (avg)
4/11/26
89.5
Exit Velocity (max)
4/11/26
86.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
4/11/26
331
Distance (max)
4/11/26
100
Sweet Spot %
4/11/26
7.90
60-yd
4/11/26
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
75
INF Velo
4/11/26
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2026
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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
Hitting
2026
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
331
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
242
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.4656
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.
Central Coast Rising Stars ID (2030-2031 Grads)
Apr 11, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
89.5
Exit Velocity (max)
86.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
242
Distance (avg)
331
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
2026
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.1
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).
1940
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.
24.8
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).
63.9
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).
2015
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).
Central Coast Rising Stars ID (2030-2031 Grads)
Apr 11, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
80.4
Velocity (max)
76.7 - 79.5
Velo Range
77.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,049
Spin Rate (max)
1,940
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
65.0
Velocity (max)
62.9 - 64.9
Velo Range
62.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,199
Spin Rate (max)
2,015
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
2026
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
2026
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.0
Game Performance
2026
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.9
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Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Medium knee lift with slight coil of the hips. Small sink into the back hip as he moves down the mound. Length in the stride with body control to foot strike. Maintains direction to the ground, can pull off to the glove side in the finish.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm path with depth above the hips and taking a smaller circle behind the body. 3/4 release point with some extension out front, minimizes recoil after release.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Flashes sound present velocity with carry to the FB shape. T2049, 1940 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. Shows some present spin traits with more of a slurve style shape, breaking harder horizontally than vertically. T2199, 2015 average rpm.
ATH: 7.90 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider base with slightly closed foot setup, weight heavier on back leg, high back elbow with hands set deeper than rear shoulder at similar height off the body. Barrel tipped overhead towards the LF foul pole. Weight shifts towards the backside further with hands pushing back to create separation from the body, front shoulder/hip coiled, small toe tap stride to a closed setup. Hips rotate with a taller posture in the turn while using the hands effectively to create bat speed. Uphill bat path geared towards loft to all fields.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 86.9 mph. 331' max distance. Flashes strong present impact for age with the ability to get the ball in the air to all fields and with carry. Power present in profile.
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph. Elbow leads out of the glove with a medium-length path in the back stroke, lower slot release with present quickness and carry to his throws.
Defense: Good first step, plays with high hips, feel to arrive early to the ball with hands on time, comfortable playing two-handed, better moving laterally at present.
ATH: 7.90 runner in the 60.