Alex
Merkle

5-foot-9, 170-pound right-handed hitting outfielder. Ran a 6.82 sixty at the event. The approach in the outfield is athletic and appropriate. The feet work through the baseball and he threw 90 mph from the outfield to the plate. The arm is legit. The bat has an exit velocity of 96 mph. The setup is athletic and he gains ground with the front foot as the ball approaches the hitting zone. The bottom half needs to be under control but the hands work nicely through the baseball. He is a good prospect.

Alex Merkle: OF, (2026) Reading Memorial, MA. 5-foot-8, 155-pound. (67.7 mph bat speed average). (18.8 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a quick stride. Bat speed is efficient, has a simple upward swing plane and high finish. Solid his best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 83 mph; had a natural exchange, sure hands, and consistent footwork. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Had a loose arm action with a high ¾ slot.  (Max spin ; Avg ).