Vincent
Merlo

6-12-18
5-foot-6, 142-pound left hand hitting C/OF who ran a 7.55 60.  At the plate he has a wide balanced stance.  Uses a lift and place leg kick and hands load quickly on the pitch.  Hits off a firm front side with a strong leg drive at contact.  Swing path is slightly uphill and the ball carries in the right center gap.  Exit velocity was 80 mph.  Behind the plate he is quiet and moves well on balls in the dirt.  Feet are quick on throws to second but tends to cut his release off a bit.  Arm was 68 mph with accuracy to the bag. Pop-time was 2.15-2.17.