A right-handed pitcher, smaller, athletic frame, arm is fast and powerful, needs to repeat delivery, has some spin off at times. The fastball was up to 88 mph, is electric at times, comes out of his hand well. Mixed in a top to bottom breaker, at 75 mph. When on time and behind the baseball, its really good, solid follow stay on him. 2 IP, 4 R, 2 K, 3 BB, 3 H-
7/21/22
Adam Merritt: RHP/SS, (2024) Kingswood Oxford, CT. 5-foot-9, 165-pound athletic strong build. Above average projectable on the mound, used a quick loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing lightning arm speed. Tall-and-fall up-tempo type pitcher and shows easy effort. Showed strong balance point and in line shoulders. Lands square with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 88-90 mph; had a heavy fastball that showed hard action and both sides of the plate control. (Max spin 2404; Avg 2344). Throws a 1/7 curveball (72-75) that has glove side control and slurvey hard action. (Max spin 2159; Avg 2071). Shows arm side command and swing and miss fading action on his changeup (78-79). Had glove side command and swing and miss action on his 2/8 slider (72-74). (Max spin 2201; Avg 2148). Big arm to follow.
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A right-handed pitcher, smaller, athletic frame, arm is fast and powerful, needs to repeat delivery, has some spin off at times. The fastball was up to 88 mph, is electric at times, comes out of his hand well. Mixed in a top to bottom breaker, at 75 mph. When on time and behind the baseball, its really good, solid follow stay on him. 2 IP, 4 R, 2 K, 3 BB, 3 H-
Adam Merritt: RHP/SS, (2024) Kingswood Oxford, CT. 5-foot-9, 165-pound athletic strong build. Above average projectable on the mound, used a quick loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing lightning arm speed. Tall-and-fall up-tempo type pitcher and shows easy effort. Showed strong balance point and in line shoulders. Lands square with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 88-90 mph; had a heavy fastball that showed hard action and both sides of the plate control. (Max spin 2404; Avg 2344). Throws a 1/7 curveball (72-75) that has glove side control and slurvey hard action. (Max spin 2159; Avg 2071). Shows arm side command and swing and miss fading action on his changeup (78-79). Had glove side command and swing and miss action on his 2/8 slider (72-74). (Max spin 2201; Avg 2148). Big arm to follow.