22.2
Hand Speed (max)
10/15/22
CLASS OF 2024
OF
SS
Zach
Merriman
Sunlake (HS) • FL
6' 0" • 175LBS
R/R • 18yr 10mo
Travel Team: MVP Florida
6' 0" • 175LBS
R/R • 18yr 10mo
Travel Team: MVP Florida
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Best Of Stats
69.6
Bat Speed (max)
10/15/22
22.5
Rot. Acc (max)
10/15/22
10
Hard Hit %
6/09/21
93.4
Exit Velocity (max)
6/09/21
79.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/09/21
326
Distance (max)
10/15/22
33
Sweet Spot %
10/15/22
6.58
60
1/16/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
83
INF Velo
10/15/22
86
OF Velo
6/09/21
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
80.4
Velocity (max)
1/16/21
75 - 78.3
Velo Range
1/16/21
1732
Spin Rate (avg)
1/16/21
Positional Tools
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.61
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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.
13.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.58
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
14.2
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
326
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
202
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
31.6
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).
93.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
319
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
178
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.7
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.
2022 Junior State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 15, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.1
Exit Velocity (max)
74.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
202
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Florida Underclass Games
Jun 9, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
93.4
Exit Velocity (max)
79.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
201
Distance (avg)
319
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 FL Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 16, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
86.9
Exit Velocity (max)
76.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
152
Distance (avg)
311
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.3
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.7
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.
2022 Junior State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 15, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
69.6
Bat Speed (max)
65.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 FL Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 16, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
67.9
Bat Speed (max)
60.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.7
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).
1732
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.
22.6
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).
2021 FL Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 16, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
80.4
Velocity (max)
75.0 - 78.3
Velo Range
74.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,824
Spin Rate (max)
1,732
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
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
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2022
2021
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
59.48
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
61.62
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Best of 2022: 60 Yard Dash - Jan 6, 2023
- 2022 Junior State Games: Quick Hits - Oct 26, 2022
- 2022 Junior State Games: Blast Leaderboard - Oct 19, 2022
- 2022 Junior State Games: Trackman Leaderboard - Oct 18, 2022
- 2022 Junior State Games: Statistical Analysis - Oct 17, 2022
- 2022 Junior State Games: West/South Preview - Oct 14, 2022
- Best of 2021: 60 Yard Dash - Jan 3, 2022
- Summer Standouts: West Region 2024s - Sep 3, 2021
- Florida Underclass Games: Player Analysis - Jul 9, 2021
- West Florida Select: Day 1 Scout Blog - Jun 12, 2021
- Florida Underclass Games: Statistical Analysis - Jun 10, 2021
- FL Preseason All-State: Black Team Analysis - Mar 10, 2021
- FL Preseason All-State: Quick Hits - Jan 21, 2021
- FL Preseason All-State: Statistical Analysis - Jan 19, 2021
- 2021 FL Preseason All-State Preview - Jan 15, 2021
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Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic frame with physicality.
Hits: RHH. Open stance. Level to uphill path. Line drive approach.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 74.3 MPH. 326' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph.OF-85 mph. Quick, loose 3/4 arm action.
Defense: athletic footwork, fields ball deep.
Run: 6.61 runner in the 60.
5-foot-11, 159-pound lean athletic frame. Athletic in the box, Merriman's best exit velocity was 93 mph. Began in a balanced open stance with a quick arm bar load, then used a short toe tap stride. Bat speed is above average, shows a short rotational swing plane and level finish. He barreled up lots of balls with a lot of loud contact. Pull side line drive approach. Athletic above average from the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 86 mph; had a quick natural exchange, sure hands, and athletic footwork. Fielded the ball to the side with athletic movement laterally. From a ¾ slot, showed decent accuracy to the bag with a long arm action. Established speed as one of his strengths with an efficient 60 time of 6.59.
Position: OF/SS
Body: 5-foot-11, 150-pound lean frame.
Hit: (RHH) Begins in an open stance with a tight load, then uses a small leg kick. Some bat speed. High finish, upward swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity, average 76.44 mph. 60.69 mph bat speed average. 20.35 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Consistent hands, rhythmic footwork, quick exchange. Athletic. (OF) Sure hands, smooth footwork, natural exchange. Athletic. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were twitchy.
Arm: 81 mph infield velocity. 83 mph outfield velocity. Compact arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 6.58 (60-yard).
Pitching: Capable. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, short arm action. Athletic balance point, falling off shoulders, lands open, an upright finish.
FB: T80. 75-78 mph. (Max spin 1823; Avg 1732). Sporadic accuracy, running action, heavy movement.