22.1
Hand Speed (max)
8/03/21
CLASS OF 2022
C
1B
Andrew
Merz
Lawrence Tech
Milford (HS) • MI
6' 1" • 187LBS
R/R • 20yr 9mo
Travel Team: Hawks Gold 18u - Craven
Milford (HS) • MI
6' 1" • 187LBS
R/R • 20yr 9mo
Travel Team: Hawks Gold 18u - Craven
Rankings
2022 National
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
2022 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
70.7
Bat Speed (max)
8/03/21
10.9
Rot. Acc (max)
8/03/21
43
Hard Hit %
2/14/21
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
2/14/21
89.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/14/21
333
Distance (max)
2/14/21
86
Sweet Spot %
2/14/21
7.66
60
8/03/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
79
INF Velo
2/14/21
-
OF Velo
77
C Velo
8/03/21
2.00 - 2.05
Pop Time
2/14/21
Fastball
72
Velocity (max)
6/18/20
68 - 72
Velo Range
6/18/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
55 - 57
Velo Range
6/18/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2021
2020
Sign in to view rankings 
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.66
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).
4.69
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.00 - 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).
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).
79.0
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.
12.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.84
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.09 - 2.35
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).
64.0
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.
11.2
2020 Eastern Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 7, 2020
Position
7.88
60-yard
2.28 - 2.35
Pop Time
64
INF Velo
67
C Velo
88
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
333
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
192
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.5
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).
87.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
218
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
96
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
7.4
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.
2021 Michigan Unsigned Senior Games (Invite Only)
Aug 3, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
87.7
Exit Velocity (max)
80.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
185
Distance (avg)
283
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Eastern Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 14, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
89.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
202
Distance (avg)
333
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
2020 Eastern Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 7, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
87.7
Exit Velocity (max)
79.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
96
Distance (avg)
218
Distance (max)
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.
22.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.8
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.
2021 Michigan Unsigned Senior Games (Invite Only)
Aug 3, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
70.7
Bat Speed (max)
67.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Eastern Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 14, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
69.4
Bat Speed (max)
65.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 Eastern Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 7, 2020
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
70.6
Bat Speed (max)
66.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
56.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Results From 2021 Michigan Unsigned Senior Games - Aug 6, 2021
- Results From 2021 Eastern Michigan Preseason All-State - Feb 15, 2021
- 2020 Eastern Michigan Prospect Games - Advanced Metrics w/Trackman and Blast Tech - Jul 10, 2020
- 2020 Eastern Michigan Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Jul 10, 2020
- Results From 2020 Eastern Michigan Prospect Games - Jul 9, 2020
- 6/18-6/21 Western Michigan Limited Series - Scout Blog - Jun 26, 2020
- Results from 2020 Scout Day: Total Baseball - Mar 3, 2020
Comments
Draft Reports
Contact
Premium Content Area
To unlock contact information, you need to purchase a ScoutPLUS subscription.
Purchase Subscription OR
Login
Player Spotlight
Andrew Merz: C/3B, (2022) Milford, MI. 6-foot, 185-pound. Capable in the box, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 88 mph. (67.57 mph bat speed average). (20.81 mph hand speed average). Setup consists of a balanced stance and a leg kick. Short upward swing plane. Line drive approach. Behind the plate, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 77 mph; had consistent footwork, firm hands, and a natural transfer. had consistent pop times of 2.05-2.10. Staggered setup. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.66. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Scout Evaluation
Andrew Merz, Milford, 2022, MI
Position: C/3B
Body: 6-foot, 185-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Capable. Started in a balanced stance and had a leg kick. Short upward swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity, average 80.10 mph. 67.57 mph bat speed average. 20.81 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 2.05-2.10 pop times. Firm hands, consistent footwork, natural exchange. Capable. Staggered setup.
Arm: 77 mph catcher velocity.
Speed: 7.66 (60-yard).
Player Spotlight
Andrew Merz: C/3B, (2022) Milford, MI. 6-foot, 185-pound. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 94 mph. Started in an open stance with a compact load, then used a big leg kick. He found some barrels during his round. Pull side approach. While in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 79 mph. Behind the plate, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 68 mph. While catching, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 68 mph; Had consistent pop times of 2.00-2.05.
Scout Evaluation
Andrew Merz, Milford, 2022, MI
Position: C/3B
Body: 6-foot, 185-pound .
Hit: (RHH) Started in an open stance with a compact load, then used a big leg kick. Pull side approach.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity, average 89.26 mph. 65.94 mph bat speed average. 19.71 mph hand speed average.
Arm: 79 mph infield velocity. 68 mph catcher velocity.