82.3
Velocity (max)
2/08/26
CLASS OF 2027
LHP
OF
Merrick
Phelps
Casteel (HS) • AZ
5' 9" • 145.7LBS
L/L • 17yr 3mo
5' 9" • 145.7LBSL/L • 17yr 3mo
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
81.4 - 82.2
Velo Range
2/08/26
1965
Spin Rate (avg)
2/08/26
Changeup
70.7 - 71.2
Velo Range
2/08/26
1412
Spin Rate (avg)
1/27/24
Slider
67 - 70.2
Velo Range
2/08/26
2373
Spin Rate (avg)
2/08/26
86.1
Exit Velocity (max)
2/08/26
86.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/08/26
233
Distance (max)
1/27/24
100
Sweet Spot %
2/08/26
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
2/08/26
71.4
Bat Speed (max)
2/08/26
21.1
Rot. Acc (max)
1/27/24
-
Hard Hit %
7.16
60-yd
2/08/26
3.94
30-yd
2/08/26
1.73
10-yd
2/08/26
19.1
Run speed (max)
2/08/26
83
INF Velo
2/08/26
79
OF Velo
1/27/24
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2026
2024
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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).
83.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.79
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
10.1
Hitting
2026
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
211
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
211
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.2476
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).
78.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
233
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
152
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.5251
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: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 8, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
86.1
Exit Velocity (max)
86.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
211
Distance (avg)
211
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Preseason All-State Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 27, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
78.4
Exit Velocity (max)
69.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
152
Distance (avg)
233
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.8
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.1
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: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 8, 2026
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
71.4
Bat Speed (max)
68.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 27, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
69.8
Bat Speed (max)
64.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2026
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.8
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).
1965
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.
24.0
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.9
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).
1016
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.6
Slider
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).
2373
Slider
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).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.9
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).
1798
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.
23.7
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.7
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).
1412
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.2
Slider
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).
1982
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 8, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
82.3
Velocity (max)
81.4 - 82.2
Velo Range
80.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,031
Spin Rate (max)
1,965
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
70.4
Velocity (max)
67.0 - 70.2
Velo Range
66.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,430
Spin Rate (max)
2,373
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.2
Velocity (max)
70.7 - 71.2
Velo Range
69.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,193
Spin Rate (max)
1,016
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Preseason All-State Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 27, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
78.0
Velocity (max)
75.2 - 76.7
Velo Range
75.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,907
Spin Rate (max)
1,798
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
67.0
Velocity (max)
60.3 - 65.1
Velo Range
60.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,219
Spin Rate (max)
1,982
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
67.6
Velocity (max)
65.7 - 67.6
Velo Range
65.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,465
Spin Rate (max)
1,412
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2026
2024
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ 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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.5
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.86
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.28
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.79
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.
2026
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.73
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.94
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.16
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSI
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 8, 2026
Vald
1.73
10-yd
3.94
30-yd
7.16
60-yd
19.1
Run speed (max)
3.90
RSI (max)
28.5
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
2026
2024
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.
77.15
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.
79.09
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Physical
2026
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.