Maryland Most Viewed Profiles of 2019: No. 6 & 7
December 20, 2019
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With 2019 coming to a close we are excited to bring to you our 25 most viewed profiles of the year. Profiles have been a one of the most looked at items on the PBR website, with over 8 million views in 2019 alone of profiles across the country. Our state specific countdown will continue throughout the rest of the month and finish on New years eve with the release of our most viewed profile of the year.
Most Viewed Profile No. 6
Jackson Merrill
Class of 2021 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2021
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: 3B
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High School: Severna ParkState: MD
- Summer Team: 5 Star Carolina
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Height: 6-2Weight: 195lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Videos
(7/31/19)
Player News
- MD/DE 2021 MLB Draft Recap - Aug 18, 2021
- Final Maryland/DE Class of 2021 Rankings Update - Jul 10, 2021
- 2021 Maryland All-PBR First Team - Jul 7, 2021
- 2021 Preseason All-PBR Maryland First Team - Mar 11, 2021
- Maryland Most Viewed Profiles of 2020: No. 13 - Dec 23, 2020
- Maryland Class of 2021 Rankings: Risers - Sep 17, 2020
- 5 Star Org Day: Statistical Leaders - Jun 10, 2020
- MD 2021 Rankings Positional Breakdown: Middle Infielders - May 8, 2020
- Maryland Preseason All-State: Middle Infield Analysis - Mar 26, 2020
- 2020 Preseason All-PBR Maryland First Team - Mar 19, 2020
- 2020 Anne Arundel County Season Preview - Mar 6, 2020
- Commitment Corner: Jackson Merrill - Feb 28, 2020
- Preseason All State Session III: Superlatives - Feb 26, 2020
- Spring Forward: Middle Infielders to Watch in 2020 - Jan 16, 2020
- Maryland Most Viewed Profiles of 2019: No. 6 & 7 - Dec 20, 2019
- The Five: 5 Highly Ranked & Uncommitted 2021 MD/DE Position Players - Aug 22, 2019
- Team Mid-Atlantic 2019 Workout Day Notes - Aug 1, 2019
- Future Games Team Mid-Atlantic Spotlight: Jackson Merrill - Jul 24, 2019
- Top Prospect Games East: Middle Infield Analysis - Jul 8, 2019
- Top Prospect Games East: Rapid Reaction - Jul 2, 2019
- 2019 Maryland All-PBR Underclass Team Released - Jun 5, 2019
No. 7
Jose Torres
Class of 2019 / SS
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2019
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Primary Position: SS
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High School: Calvert HallState: MD
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Height: 6-0Weight: 170lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Scouting Report
Updated video. Went 2-for-2 against Bel Air with a double, 2 walks, 2 RBI's, 2 SB's, and scored twice.
Torres struggled at the plate in this one, getting himself out on some bad pitches. Showed some rhythm and looseness at the plate with a controlled leg kick. Showed speed down the line to first base and smooth actions at shortstop. Eager to get back out and watch him again.
On the Hunt 12/4/2018
SS Jose Torres shows plenty of signs of filling out physically while on campus, and when he does, he is going to have a chance to be an impact player. Currently wiry-strong with natural athleticism, Torres moves well at shortstop where he should have a strong chance of sticking in Raleigh. Featuring some twitch in the hands, Torres whips the barrel through the zone at the plate to produce some gap to gap power that may end up translating well at the top of the Wolfpack order.
East Coast Pro
Arm strength is present defensively with a quick release. Displays quick hands around the diamond with solid actions overall. Was a 4.25 H-1B. Consistent, hard contact at the plate. Put together one of the better performances at the event.
Videos
3/26/19
Player News
- PBR JUCO Wire: Scouting Notes on San Jac, Seminole State, McLennan, Weatherford, Navarro - Feb 2, 2022
- MD/DE 2021 MLB Draft Recap - Aug 18, 2021
- College Crosscheck: 2021 Week Nine MAC, ACC, SEC Prospects - Apr 22, 2021
- College Crosscheck: Week Three Frisco Classic - Mar 11, 2021
- 2020 MIAA A Conference Season Preview - Mar 13, 2020
- Spring Forward: Private Schools to Watch in 2020 - Feb 5, 2020
- 2019 Newcomer Breakdowns: Classes 21-25 - Dec 23, 2019
- Maryland Most Viewed Profiles of 2019: No. 6 & 7 - Dec 20, 2019
- Maryland/Virginia Draft Preview - May 31, 2019
- Spring Forward: Power Hitters to Watch in 2019 - Jan 17, 2019
- Spring Forward: Private Schools to Watch in 2019 - Jan 9, 2019
- Commitment Tracker: Inside NC State's 2019 Class; 4 More Commit - Dec 27, 2018
- 2019s On The Rise - Oct 24, 2018
- Updated Maryland 2019 Rankings Released - Sep 13, 2018
- 2018 East Coast Pro Showcase: Day 1 Notebook - Aug 2, 2018
Scouting Report
MD Top Prospect Games East
Athletic, lean body type and 6’0’’, 150 pound frame. Hits from a balanced, slightly open stance from the left side. Smooth back load with a small knee-to-knee leg kick. Creates some hand separation and attacks the ball with intent. Explosive lower half involvement with a short, slightly uphill swing path. Quicks hands and creates fast bat speed through the zone. Stays behind the ball well with good extension and a strong finish. Gap-to-gap line drive type hitter with some pop. Uses the whole field very well and recorded an exit velocity of 83 mph. Athletic and rangy in the infield. Plays with good rhythm and active feet. Surrounds the ball and works through it to first base. Throws with longer arm action from a low three-quarters slot at 80 mph across the diamond. Smooth, clean transfers on double play feeds and slow rollers. Ran a 7.20 60-yard time.
Super athletic body type and 5-foot-11, 150 pound frame with plenty of room to fill out. Merrill got off to a blazing start at the plate on Friday afternoon against Centennial and followed it up with a 3-for-4 day against St. Mary's. The lefty hits from a balanced, athletic, open stance at the plate with a quick medium-sized leg kick load. He creates nice hand separation and showed excellent balance throughout. Short, compact swing and fast hands. Uses the entire field extremely well and stayed gap-to-gap. Great feel for the barrel and showed some speed on the base paths as well swiping a few bags over the course of the two days we saw him. Smooth, clean actions at shortstop making every play with rhythm and confidence.
MD Preseason All State
Athletic thin frame at 5-foot-11, 148-pounds. Hits from the left side starting in an athletic square stance with a small knee to knee lift to striding in and landing closed. Hands load back to a strong hitting position. Short path to the ball and a level swing with line drive tendencies. Barrel stayed on through contact and did a nice job using the middle of the field. Exit velocity was 81 mph. Works outside the ball and laterally on approach to ground balls in the infield. Fields it a little higher with a clean exchange. Average arm circle and showed some arm speed throwing from a low three-quarters slot at 79 mph. Ran a 4.40 home-to-first time.