22.5
Hand Speed (max)
7/09/24
CLASS OF 2025
C
OF
Jackson
Merdalo
Stevenson (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 180.8LBS
R/R • 17yr 11mo
Travel Team: MVP Elite
6' 0" • 180.8LBSR/R • 17yr 11mo
Travel Team: MVP Elite
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
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Best Of Stats
75.9
Bat Speed (max)
7/09/24
21.4
Rot. Acc (max)
7/09/24
44
Hard Hit %
7/09/24
97.1
Exit Velocity (max)
7/09/24
89.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/09/24
374
Distance (max)
7/09/24
44
Sweet Spot %
7/09/24
7.15
60
7/09/24
3.97
30-yd
7/09/24
1.73
10-yd
7/09/24
19.3
Run speed (max)
7/09/24
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
75
C Velo
7/09/24
2.03 - 2.27
Pop Time
7/09/24
Positional Tools
2024
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.15
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.03 - 2.27
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.6
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
97.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
374
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
236
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.7
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.
Northwest Suburban Summer ID
Jul 9, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
97.1
Exit Velocity (max)
89.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
236
Distance (avg)
374
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.9
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.
Northwest Suburban Summer ID
Jul 9, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
75.9
Bat Speed (max)
71.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.73
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.97
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.15
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Northwest Suburban Summer ID
Jul 9, 2024
Swift
1.73
10-yd
3.97
30-yd
7.15
60-yd
19.3
Run speed (max)
1.97
RSi (max)
27.2
Jump Height (max)
Visual Edge
2024
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
84.54
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
C Jackson Merdalo (Stevenson, 2025) posted one of the loudest rounds of batting practice at this week’s event. He led the event in max exit velocity (97.1 mph), average exit velocity (89.1 mph), max batted distance (374 feet), and average rotational acceleration (17.1) He had impressive bat speed, too, recording the second highest average bat speed throughout his round (71.9 mph). Merdalo also posted a 2.03 pop time (second best) while firing his best ball to second base at 85 mph. An uncommitted name to follow in the soon-to-be senior class.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned, with some present strength.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, slightly open stance, big left lift with minimal stride. Longer path through the zone, slightly uphill, works pull-side. 71.9 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 89.1 mph. 374’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Quick, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.03-2.27 pop times. Works up through the baseball, loose-wristed. Quick transfers.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60.