22.4
Hand Speed (max)
3/20/21
CLASS OF 2022
C
OF
Matthew
Merk
Eastern FL State College
Lockport (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 190LBS
R/R • 21yr 1mo
Travel Team: Rhino Baseball
Lockport (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 190LBS
R/R • 21yr 1mo
Travel Team: Rhino Baseball
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
73.6
Bat Speed (max)
3/20/21
18.6
Rot. Acc (max)
3/20/21
-
Hard Hit %
100
Exit Velocity (max)
2/17/20
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
7.04
60
3/20/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
81
INF Velo
2/17/20
-
OF Velo
78
C Velo
3/20/21
2.00 - 2.11
Pop Time
2/17/20
Positional Tools
2021
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)
7.04
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.01 - 2.10
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
13.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.07
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.00 - 2.11
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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
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.
14.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.35
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).
4.67
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.18 - 2.32
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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.
12.7
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
97.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
351
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
271
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.9
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.
Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
97.6
Exit Velocity (max)
91.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
271
Distance (avg)
351
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.3
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.
Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.9
Hand Speed (avg)
73.6
Bat Speed (max)
71.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
Visual Edge
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.
55.89
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Best of 2021: Max Exit Velocity Leaders - Jan 11, 2022
- Inside The Illinois Rankings: 2022 Newcomers - May 28, 2020
- Lockport Preseason I.D.: Infield Analysis - Apr 1, 2020
- Lockport Preseason I.D.: Catcher Analysis - Mar 30, 2020
- Underclass Games: Catcher Analysis - Sep 9, 2019
- Underclass Invitational: Infield Analysis - Mar 27, 2019
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Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-11, 190-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, short-stride, maintains balance through contact. Strong hands, present bat strength, natural lift, uphill path, compact swing, finishes on backside.
Power: 97.59 max exit velocity, averaged 91.71 mph. 351’ max distance. Above-average pull-side power.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Short, over-the-top arm action, throws flashed carry.
Defense: 2.01-2.10 pop times. Sure-handed, athletic blocker, quick and direct footwork out of the crouch.
Run: 7.04 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-10, 180-pounds. Strong, well-defined build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, quick leg lift trigger, stride to even. Uphill path to contact, smooth rhythm throughout.
Power: 100 mph exit velocity from the tee. Advanced bat strength for age.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. INF - 81 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot on the infield. Arm plays more over-the-top and with carry from behind the plate.
Defense: 2.00-2.11 pop times. Athletic setup behind the plate, clean transfer, feet mostly work on line with target, strong throws to the bag. In the infield, athletic fielding position, steady two-hand gather, quick release, confident on the move, body control.
Run: 7.07 runner in the 60. Above-average runner for position and age.
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-10, 180-pounds. Strong, well-defined build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, quick leg lift trigger, stride to even. Uphill path to contact, smooth rhythm throughout.
Power: 100 mph exit velocity from the tee. Advanced bat strength for age.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. INF - 81 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot on the infield. Arm plays more over-the-top and with carry from behind the plate.
Defense: 2.00-2.11 pop times. Athletic setup behind the plate, clean transfer, feet mostly work on line with target, strong throws to the bag. In the infield, athletic fielding position, steady two-hand gather, quick release, confident on the move, body control.
Run: 7.07 runner in the 60. Above-average runner for position and age.
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-10, 170-pounds. Strong build, solid lower half.
Hit: RHH. Tall, relaxed setup, narrow stance with slight leg lift trigger. Gets into lower half and works on uphill swing plane, ball jumped off the bat at times, showed hard contact and ability to find the barrel. Pull side power approach. 2-for-2 with a pair of singles in game play.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Bat strength present.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.18-2.26 pop times. Clean exchange, hands work, lower half works tall out of the crouch, hands play soft, quiet receiver.
Run: 4.67 runner down the line.
2.17.19 - 5-foot-10, 160-pound right-handed hitting catcher/infielder, compact frame, lower half strength. At the plate, sets up open, hands load back with slight drop, leg lift stride. Strength in hands, bat path level through the zone, pull side tendencies. Present bat speed, exit velocity topped 93 mph from a tee. Behind the plate, some rhythm in hands, gains ground, funnels the ball high, longer to release. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, 73 mph from the crouch. Pop times ranged 2.26-2.32. Profiles at the corners on the infield, steady hands, sits to field, packs at exchange, short arm, high ¾ slot, throws topped 74 mph across the diamond. 7.35 runner in the 60.