@mikemerk24 82.2
Velocity (max)
1/24/21
CLASS OF 2022
RHP
3B
Michael
Merkle
Rock Canyon (HS) • CO
5' 11" • 165LBS
R/R • 22yr 10mo
5' 11" • 165LBS
R/R • 22yr 10mo
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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UNCOMMITTED
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Fastball
78 - 82
Velo Range
1/24/21
2027
Spin Rate (avg)
1/24/21
Changeup
72.9 - 75.5
Velo Range
1/24/21
1487
Spin Rate (avg)
1/24/21
Curveball
65.5 - 67.2
Velo Range
1/24/21
2039
Spin Rate (avg)
1/24/21
84.6
Exit Velocity (max)
1/24/21
79.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/24/21
262
Distance (max)
1/24/21
58
Sweet Spot %
1/24/21
21
Hand Speed (max)
1/24/21
70.2
Bat Speed (max)
1/24/21
7.9
Rot. Acc (max)
1/24/21
-
Hard Hit %
80
INF Velo
1/24/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Michael Merkle, Rock Canyon (HS), 2022 Position Profile: RHP/3B Body: 5-11 165 lbs Run: 4.27 H-1 Hit: RHH Starts tall with both feet almost touching. His front foot is slightly open and uses a small leg kick with 2 toe taps for timing. His hands start low and close to his chest. Michael could do a better job using his lower half in his swing to help generate more power. Exit Velo: 82.23 Power: Pull side power. .Arm: Throws from a ¾ arm angle and flashes a powerful infield arm. INF velo was 80 Defense: Shows shifty feet for an athletic 3rd basemen. Throws across the field with a strong accurate arm. Can improve upon throwing from different arm angles.
Pitching: Starts slightly open toward 3rd base. Throwing from a ¾ arm slot he has a swinging high leg kick and shows an explosive finish. Michael could do a better job of getting into his back side and riding the slope. Staying on his backside could improve his velocity. FB 78-82.