21.5
Hand Speed (max)
2/12/22
CLASS OF 2023
2B
SS
JP
Merlak
Allegany JC of Maryland
Jacobs (HS) • IL
5' 9" • 170LBS
R/R • 20yr 1mo
Travel Team: Elite 17u /Hales
Jacobs (HS) • IL
5' 9" • 170LBS
R/R • 20yr 1mo
Travel Team: Elite 17u /Hales
Rankings
2023 National
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
2023 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
78.2
Bat Speed (max)
2/12/22
6.2
Rot. Acc (max)
2/12/22
-
Hard Hit %
89.6
Exit Velocity (max)
2/12/22
85.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/12/22
323
Distance (max)
2/12/22
90
Sweet Spot %
2/12/22
76
INF Velo
2/12/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2022
Sign in to view rankings 
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.76
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
323
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
260
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.1
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.
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.6
Exit Velocity (max)
85.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
260
Distance (avg)
323
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
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.
19.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
78.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.9
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.
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
78.2
Bat Speed (max)
70.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2022
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.
76.39
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
Comments
Draft Reports
Contact
Premium Content Area
To unlock contact information, you need to purchase a ScoutPLUS subscription.
Purchase Subscription OR
Login
Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 5-8, 165-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide, athletic setup, slight knee-knock into a long stride. Strong, quick swing. Works uphill. Looks to lift. Hip drive. Pull-side power.
Power: 89.6 max exit velocity, averaged 85.7 mph. 323’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Quick and athletic. Plays through the baseball. Aggressive infielder.
Run: 4.76 runner home-to-first.