19.6
Hand Speed (max)
7/16/24
CLASS OF 2027
OF
RHP
James
Merry
Tippecanoe (HS) • OH
5' 9" • 175LBS
R/R • 16yr 2mo
Travel Team: Next Level Ohio
5' 9" • 175LBS
R/R • 16yr 2mo
Travel Team: Next Level Ohio
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
74.7
Bat Speed (max)
7/16/24
15.3
Rot. Acc (max)
7/16/24
-
Hard Hit %
88.7
Exit Velocity (max)
7/16/24
79.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/16/24
325
Distance (max)
7/16/24
50
Sweet Spot %
2/01/23
7.54
60
7/16/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
72
INF Velo
2/01/23
76
OF Velo
7/16/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
76.8
Velocity (max)
7/16/24
74.9 - 76.7
Velo Range
7/16/24
1836
Spin Rate (avg)
2/01/23
Changeup
62.1 - 66.5
Velo Range
7/16/24
1631
Spin Rate (avg)
2/01/23
Curveball
62.7 - 64.9
Velo Range
7/16/24
1886
Spin Rate (avg)
7/16/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.54
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
11.8
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.7
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).
325
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
254
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
28.3
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).
79.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
212
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
133
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.9
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.
2024 Northern Ohio Summer ID
Jul 16, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
88.7
Exit Velocity (max)
79.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
254
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Next Level Baseball 2.1.23
Feb 1, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
79.4
Exit Velocity (max)
70.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
133
Distance (avg)
212
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.2
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.
19.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
61.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.9
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.
2024 Northern Ohio Summer ID
Jul 16, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.6
Hand Speed (max)
18.7
Hand Speed (avg)
74.7
Bat Speed (max)
68.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Next Level Baseball 2.1.23
Feb 1, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
18.0
Hand Speed (avg)
61.5
Bat Speed (max)
58.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.8
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).
1826
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.
24.1
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.8
Curveball
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).
1886
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.0
Changeup
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).
1628
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.6
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).
1836
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.
26.8
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
60.0
Curveball
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).
1751
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
59.1
Changeup
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).
1631
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2024 Northern Ohio Summer ID
Jul 16, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
76.8
Velocity (max)
74.9 - 76.7
Velo Range
73.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,949
Spin Rate (max)
1,826
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
65.1
Velocity (max)
62.7 - 64.9
Velo Range
61.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,931
Spin Rate (max)
1,886
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
67.7
Velocity (max)
62.1 - 66.5
Velo Range
62.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,677
Spin Rate (max)
1,628
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Scout Day: Next Level Baseball 2.1.23
Feb 1, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
70.0
Velocity (max)
67.8 - 69.4
Velo Range
66.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,880
Spin Rate (max)
1,836
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
62.0
Velocity (max)
58.9 - 61.8
Velo Range
57.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,811
Spin Rate (max)
1,751
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
59.3
Velocity (max)
58.8 - 59.3
Velo Range
57.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,700
Spin Rate (max)
1,631
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2024
2023
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ 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
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 Scout Day: Next Level Baseball - Quick Hits - Feb 8, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: Next Level Baseball - Feb 2, 2023
- 2023 Next Level Baseball Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 2, 2023
- 2023 Next Level Baseball Advanced Metrics: Hitting/Speed Leaderboard - Feb 2, 2023
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James Merry: 3B/RHP, (2027) Tippecanoe, OH. 5-foot-8, 138-pound lanky slim build. (58.9 mph bat speed average). (18.0 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic stance with a small load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed was efficient, used a simple swing plane and level finish. He found a few barrels with some loud contact. Up the middle approach. Capable while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 72 mph; shows developing hands, choppy feet, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball to the side, movements laterally were developing. Showed a ¾ slot and a loose arm action with decent accuracy to the bag. Smooth on the mound, showing developing arm speed he used a loose arm action with a ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher who shows easy effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with an athletic finish. Had running action and glove side command with straight movement. (Max spin 1880; Avg 1836).