24.5
Hand Speed (max)
9/24/23
CLASS OF 2024
1B
LHP
Nate
Merritt
Yakima Valley College
Prairie (HS) • WA
6' 4" • 218LBS
L/L • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: Premier Baseball Club
Prairie (HS) • WA
6' 4" • 218LBS
L/L • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: Premier Baseball Club
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
78.8
Bat Speed (max)
9/24/23
16.3
Rot. Acc (max)
9/24/23
75
Hard Hit %
9/24/23
101.3
Exit Velocity (max)
9/24/23
92.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/24/23
384
Distance (max)
9/24/23
67
Sweet Spot %
9/24/23
7.39
60
9/24/23
4.2
30-yd
2/05/23
1.88
10-yd
2/05/23
18.7
Run speed (max)
2/05/23
85
INF Velo
2/05/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
82
Velocity (max)
9/24/23
77.6 - 81.3
Velo Range
9/24/23
2125
Spin Rate (avg)
2/05/23
Changeup
66 - 75
Velo Range
9/24/23
1941
Spin Rate (avg)
9/24/23
Curveball
66 - 69
Velo Range
2/05/23
2190
Spin Rate (avg)
2/05/23
Positional Tools
2023
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
101.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
384
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
246
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.2
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.
Senior Games: Seattle
Sep 24, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
101.3
Exit Velocity (max)
92.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
251
Distance (avg)
384
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Pacific Northwest Preseason ID
Feb 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
96.9
Exit Velocity (max)
87.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
243
Distance (avg)
374
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
78.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
74.2
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.
Senior Games: Seattle
Sep 24, 2023
Blast - Hitting
24.5
Hand Speed (max)
23.2
Hand Speed (avg)
78.8
Bat Speed (max)
74.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pacific Northwest Preseason ID
Feb 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.9
Hand Speed (avg)
76.5
Bat Speed (max)
73.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.9
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).
2037
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.
25.8
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).
66.6
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).
2113
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).
70.4
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).
1941
Cutter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.9
Cutter
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).
1878
Cutter
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Knuckleball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Knuckleball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Senior Games: Seattle
Sep 24, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
82.0
Velocity (max)
77.6 - 81.3
Velo Range
80.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,076
Spin Rate (max)
1,969
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
66.3
Velocity (max)
65.0 - 66.3
Velo Range
65.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,188
Spin Rate (max)
2,055
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
74.8
Velocity (max)
66.0 - 74.8
Velo Range
70.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,063
Spin Rate (max)
1,941
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Cutter
78.8
Velocity (max)
75.6 - 78.6
Velo Range
77.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,918
Spin Rate (max)
1,878
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pacific Northwest Preseason ID
Feb 5, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
79.1
Velocity (max)
77.4 - 78.9
Velo Range
78.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,194
Spin Rate (max)
2,125
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
68.8
Velocity (max)
66.0 - 68.8
Velo Range
66.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,254
Spin Rate (max)
2,190
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Knuckleball
69.0
Velocity (max)
67.6 - 68.8
Velo Range
66.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2023
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ 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
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.88
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.20
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.39
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Senior Games: Seattle
Sep 24, 2023
Swift
7.39
60-yd
16.6
Run speed (max)
1.17
RSi (max)
1.56
RSi (avg)
1,594
Jump Power (max)
18.9
Jump Height (max)
18.9
Jump Height (avg)
Pacific Northwest Preseason ID
Feb 5, 2023
Swift
1.88
10-yd
4.20
30-yd
7.48
60-yd
18.7
Run speed (max)
1.75
RSi (max)
1,676
Jump Power (max)
20.4
Jump Height (max)
16.3
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2023
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.
61.72
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Positional Profile: 1B/LHP 2-way LHP prospect with good pronation and power to both gaps.
Body: 6-4, 218-pounds. Solid build throughout. Quick levers.
Delivery: Starts tall in back leg from stretch. Puts pressure on inner part of back foot while front leg has close to 45 degree angle. Momentum slightly towards right side of mound. Shoulder opens up early to compensate.
Arm Action: LH. Starts hands low and close to body. Circles arm across backside of his body, and then delivers with 3/4 delivery. Minor pronation. Slight kickup with arm after release.
FB: T82, 78-81 mph. Heavy fastball, works well down and away from hitters. T2076, 1969 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. Stays up, change of pace pitch. T2188, 2055 average rpm.
CH: 66-75 mph. Plus movement down and away from righties. Uses natural pronation well. T2063, 1941 average rpm.
CUT: 76-79 mph.
ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60. Uses long strides for plus 1Bman speed. 18.90 max vertical.
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP 2-way LHP prospect with good pronation and power to both gaps.
Body: 6-4, 218-pounds. Solid build throughout. Quick levers.
Hit: LHH. Open stance with weight more on backside. Shifts into further load to back leg, then gets into balanced position with high hand seperation. Fast back knee drive. Hands stay inside the ball throughout the zone. Fast hands and bat speed generate power. Hits ball hard through both gaps, line drive approach. Momentum carries him forward after contact. 74.5 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 92.4 mph. 384' max distance. Fast hands and knee drive generate deep LC and RC gap shots.
Arm: LH. INF-78 mph. Fields out front but stays in legs with two steps towards target. Whips arm towards target, 3/4 motion. Able to throw on the run accurately.
Defense: Stays low to ground even with big frame. Quick feet to get to the best hop in center of his body. Hands extend out front with quick transfer.
ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60. Uses long strides for plus 1Bman speed. 18.90 max vertical.