82.2
Velocity (max)
1/24/21
CLASS OF 2022
RHP
3B
Michael
Merkle
Rock Canyon (HS) • CO
5' 11" • 165LBS
R/R • 20yr 10mo
5' 11" • 165LBS
R/R • 20yr 10mo
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Best Of Stats
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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Positional Tools
2021
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Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.27
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
262
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
154
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.6
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.
Denver Preseason I.D.
Jan 24, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
84.6
Exit Velocity (max)
79.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
154
Distance (avg)
262
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Denver Preseason I.D.
Jan 24, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
70.2
Bat Speed (max)
64.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.6
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).
2027
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.
25.5
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).
66.4
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).
2039
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).
74.1
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).
1487
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).
Denver Preseason I.D.
Jan 24, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
82.2
Velocity (max)
78.5 - 80.9
Velo Range
79.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,100
Spin Rate (max)
2,027
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.4
Velocity (max)
65.5 - 67.2
Velo Range
65.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,115
Spin Rate (max)
2,039
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.4
Velocity (max)
72.9 - 75.5
Velo Range
73.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,597
Spin Rate (max)
1,487
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.0
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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.