86
Velocity (max)
8/29/20
CLASS OF 2021
RHP
3B
Jonathan
Merino
Centennial (HS) • NV
6' 0" • 165LBS
R/R • 21yr 2mo
Travel Team: MVP HUSTLE
6' 0" • 165LBS
R/R • 21yr 2mo
Travel Team: MVP HUSTLE
Rankings
2021 National
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
2021 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
UNCOMMITTED
Player has made a commitment?
Tell us where
Best Of Stats
Fastball
80 - 86
Velo Range
8/29/20
2126
Spin Rate (avg)
8/29/20
Changeup
75 - 77
Velo Range
8/17/19
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
54.5 - 68.1
Velo Range
8/29/20
1519
Spin Rate (avg)
8/29/20
Slider
-
Velo Range
1546
Spin Rate (avg)
8/29/20
91.7
Exit Velocity (max)
8/29/20
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
23.7
Hand Speed (max)
8/29/20
73.7
Bat Speed (max)
8/29/20
21
Rot. Acc (max)
8/29/20
-
Hard Hit %
7.33
60
8/29/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
86
INF Velo
8/29/20
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2020
Sign in to view rankings 
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.33
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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.
12.5
Hitting
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
337
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
218
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
35.7
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.
Nevada Top Prospect
Aug 29, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
91.7
Exit Velocity (max)
73.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
218
Distance (avg)
337
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.4
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.
Nevada Top Prospect
Aug 29, 2020
Blast - Hitting
23.7
Hand Speed (max)
22.3
Hand Speed (avg)
73.7
Bat Speed (max)
70.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.9
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).
2126
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.
25.6
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).
63.0
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).
1519
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).
74.2
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).
1851
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.6
Slider
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).
1546
Nevada Top Prospect
Aug 29, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
86.0
Velocity (max)
80.3 - 85.6
Velo Range
82.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,237
Spin Rate (max)
2,126
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.1
Velocity (max)
54.5 - 68.1
Velo Range
66.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,668
Spin Rate (max)
1,519
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
68.6
Velocity (max)
1,546
Spin Rate (max)
1,546
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.1
Velocity (max)
69.6 - 77.1
Velo Range
73.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,151
Spin Rate (max)
1,851
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2020
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Nevada Top Prospect
Aug 29, 2020
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.8
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Nevada Scout Blog: Weeks 1 and 2 - Apr 23, 2021
- Nevada Top Prospect: Pitcher Analysis - Nov 24, 2020
- Nevada Top Prospect: Infield Analysis - Nov 23, 2020
- Summer Standouts: Top Infield Velocity - Sep 24, 2020
- Inside the Rankings: 2021 Pitchers - Apr 21, 2020
- Top Performers of 2019: Pitcher Velocity - Dec 26, 2019
- Uncommitted Upperclass: Top Prospects Analysis - Nov 25, 2019
- Uncommitted Upperclass: Pitcher Analysis - Nov 24, 2019
- Palo earn #2 seed with win over Centennial - May 2, 2019
Comments
Draft Reports
Contact
Premium Content Area
To unlock contact information, you need to purchase a ScoutPLUS subscription.
Purchase Subscription OR
Login
Body: 6-foot-0, 165 pounds. Lean, athletic build. Proportionate throughout his frame. Some present wiry strength and still has room to add size. Some twitch.
Defense: IF. Athleticism shines through defensively. Feet work well through the ball. Tends to field the ball deep between his feet. Has the ability to range to both sides. Exchanges through the mid-section. Footwork and arm strenght keep him on the left side of the left side of the IF.
Arm: RH. 86 mph. Short, quick arm action. Over-the-top arm slot. Accurate with carry on his throws.
Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly opened set up. High back elbow with battle toggle timing mechanism. Simple stride back to square. Bat has a steep entry into the hitting zone. Rotational bat path. Weight finishes mostly over his front foot. Lives mostly to the pull side. Did show some power potential to the pull side.
Power: 92 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan
Run: 7.33 Laser Timed 60
--
Delivery: Tall set up from the left side of the rubber. Athletic, quick paced delivery. Tall/tilt type. High front side with a slightly closed landing. Balanced finished with tendency to fall to glove side.
Arm Action: Quick arm action. High ¾ arm action.
FB: Max 86 mph. Sat 82-86 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 2126 RPM. Some downhill action with slight arm side fade. Locates well.
CB: 67-68 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1519 RPM. Tends to curl arm. Lives down. Works down in the zone.
CH: 74-77 mph. Avg. Spin Rate - 1851 RPM. Some arm side action. Flashes sink.
6-foot-0, 165-pound frame, lean build, long limbs, room to add strength and size. Starts from left side of the rubber, he has an athletic, slightly rushed delivery, raw mechanics, tall-tilt type. Throws over a high front side, high ¾ slot, long, loose arm action. Athletic finish. Fastball, sat 82-83 mph, has been up to 85, jumps out of his hand, slight arm side run, more in the tank. Changeup, 71-72 mph, slows down delivery, flashes sink and arm side fade. Curveball, 64-66 mph, 11/5 shape, potential above average pitch, slight arm curl slowing down his motion.
6-foot 165. Jonathon has an athletic/twitchy body that can add strength as he gets older. He displayed solid mechanics, moving freely with a long arm that had good acceleration. Jonathan possesses an attacking fastball, sitting between 83 to 85, that also has ASR as it crosses the zone. Jonathan also showed a nice changeup with good feel,75-77, that at times mirrored his fastball with good deception.
Jonathon has an athletic/twitchy body that can add strength as he gets older. He displayed solid mechanics, moving freely with a long arm that had good acceleration. Jonathan possesses an attacking fastball, sitting between 83 to 85, that also has ASR as it crosses the zone. Jonathan also showed a nice changeup with good feel,75-77, that at times mirrored his fastball with good deception.