24.9
Hand Speed (max)
6/13/21
CLASS OF 2023
2B
RHP
Max
Merlo
Hinsdale Central (HS) • IL
5' 9" • 134LBS
R/R • 21yr 9mo
Travel Team: Top Tier
5' 9" • 134LBS
R/R • 21yr 9mo
Travel Team: Top Tier
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Best Of Stats
72.9
Bat Speed (max)
6/13/21
16.4
Rot. Acc (max)
6/13/21
-
Hard Hit %
88.3
Exit Velocity (max)
6/13/21
81.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/13/21
293
Distance (max)
6/13/21
60
Sweet Spot %
6/13/21
7.43
60-yd
8/03/19
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
73
INF Velo
3/03/19
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
80
Velocity (max)
6/13/21
76 - 78
Velo Range
6/13/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
66 - 69
Velo Range
3/03/19
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
64 - 66
Velo Range
3/03/19
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
67 - 69
Velo Range
6/13/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
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Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 134-pounds. Lanky, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall set-up, smooth hand load, slight leg kick into long stride. Short level bat path with extension through the baseball. Line drive approach, loose hands. Finishes tall.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady defender, reliable hands.
Run: 7.6 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-6, 130-pounds.
Defense: Fluid footwork, soft hands, clean exchange.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot, accurate with some carry.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, toe tap, short stride. Quick bat, level path, gap to gap approach.
Power: 72 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Lands square.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, quick arm.
FB: T76, 73-76 mph. Two seam type, arm-side-run.
CB: 64-66 mph. 11/5 shape, feel.
CH: 66-69 mph. Sinking action, fastball arm speed.