Swing Mechanics: At the plate Merkle shows a minimal load and drops the barrel to the ball with an uphill bat path. Remains balanced throughout.
Hit: Shows average bat to ball ability.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity.
Offensive Projection: Improving raw power will be beneficial to get the most out of his swing that lends itself to hitting balls in the air.
Run: 4.32 home to 1st.
Field: In the infield Merkle waits on the ball and doesn’t take great angles to the ball. Showed a decent glove and release.
Throw: 74 mph across the diamond.
Defensive Projection: Present skill set would project best at 2B at the next level.
5/30/18 Really impressed with Merkle in the infield. Actions are fluid and ball skills are above average for class. Creates angles to maintains rhythm through fielding. Solid defender. A left swinger that starts in a taller stance at the plate. Uses a knee pinch for timing while keeping hands fluid through load and into launch. Barrel flattens a bit before launch. Path is level with some whip. Line drive swinger with flashes of gap abilities. Home to 1st: 4.49 Infield Velocity: 74 Exit Velocity 84
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5/30/18
Really impressed with Merkle in the infield. Actions are fluid and ball skills are above average for class. Creates angles to maintains rhythm through fielding. Solid defender. A left swinger that starts in a taller stance at the plate. Uses a knee pinch for timing while keeping hands fluid through load and into launch. Barrel flattens a bit before launch. Path is level with some whip. Line drive swinger with flashes of gap abilities.
Home to 1st: 4.49
Infield Velocity: 74
Exit Velocity 84