25.2
Hand Speed (max)
1/08/22
CLASS OF 2023
OF
3B
Benjamin
Merriman
Texas State
James Bowie (HS) • TX
5' 9" • 185LBS
R/R • 20yr
Travel Team: Lonestar National 2023
James Bowie (HS) • TX
5' 9" • 185LBS
R/R • 20yr
Travel Team: Lonestar National 2023
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
80.6
Bat Speed (max)
1/08/22
26.5
Rot. Acc (max)
1/08/22
57
Hard Hit %
1/08/22
95.8
Exit Velocity (max)
1/08/22
91.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/08/22
357
Distance (max)
1/08/22
57
Sweet Spot %
1/08/22
6.98
60
11/14/20
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30-yd
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10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
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INF Velo
88
OF Velo
11/14/20
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C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2022
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.07
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.98
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
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.
12.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.32
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
11.5
Hitting
2022
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
357
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
275
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.7
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
315
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
232
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
41.2
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.
Austin Preseason ID
Jan 8, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
95.8
Exit Velocity (max)
91.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
275
Distance (avg)
357
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Lonestar Scout Day
Nov 14, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
89.2
Exit Velocity (max)
74.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
232
Distance (avg)
315
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
80.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
76.6
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.
Austin Preseason ID
Jan 8, 2022
Blast - Hitting
25.2
Hand Speed (max)
23.5
Hand Speed (avg)
80.6
Bat Speed (max)
76.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Merriman continues to show why he was one of the better players in the state for his grade. He has some serious whip in his swing and the ball explodes off the bat. He drove a couple balls out to his pull side and every swing has intent behind it. He shows an above average arm from the outfield with good carry on all of his throws. Merriman has been a high performer throughout his HS career and we expect big things for this future Texas State Bobcat.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 180 pounds.
Hit: RH. Balanced stance, leg kick load trigger, rhythm in the barrel pre-pitch into a barrel tilt swing trigger hitting line drives and fly balls from pull-side to the opposite field gap.
Power: 95.8 mph max exit velocity in BP, 91.3 mph average exit velocity, 356 feet max distance, 57% of batted balls over 90 mph exit velocity.
Arm: RH. OF - 87 mph. Long arm action, accurate throws.
Defense: Quick footwork getting to the ball, fielding the ball with good momentum towards his target, quick funnel to release with good hands.
Run: 7.07 runner in the 60.
5-foot-9, 165 pounds, right-handed hitting outfielder and pitcher. Posted an 84 MPH exit velocity off of a tee. On defense, fields through the baseball with tempo, utilizes a crow-hop gather, clean exchange, Threw 81 MPH from the outfield. Ran a 7.32 in the 60-yard dash.