@ColtonMerola 
76.2
Velocity (max)
6/25/24
CLASS OF 2025
RHP
C
Colton
Merola
Haddam-killingworth High School (HS) • CT
5' 8" • 130LBS
R/R • 20yr 9mo
Travel Team: Shoreline Breakers
5' 8" • 130LBS
R/R • 20yr 9mo
Travel Team: Shoreline Breakers
Rankings
2025 National
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
74 - 76.1
Velo Range
6/25/24
1847
Spin Rate (avg)
6/25/24
Changeup
68 - 69.1
Velo Range
6/25/24
986
Spin Rate (avg)
6/25/24
Curveball
67.5 - 68.8
Velo Range
6/25/24
1920
Spin Rate (avg)
6/25/24
77.2
Exit Velocity (max)
6/25/24
67.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/27/23
257
Distance (max)
6/25/24
50
Sweet Spot %
6/27/23
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
6/25/24
66.9
Bat Speed (max)
6/25/24
7.6
Rot. Acc (max)
6/27/23
-
Hard Hit %
8.18
60-yd
6/27/23
4.54
30-yd
6/27/23
1.98
10-yd
6/27/23
16.8
Run speed (max)
6/27/23
70
INF Velo
6/27/23
-
OF Velo
69
C Velo
6/25/24
2.06 - 2.28
Pop Time
6/27/23
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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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).
4.94
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.18 - 2.31
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.06 - 2.28
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
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).
77.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
257
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
193
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
35.4
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
249
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
156
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.3
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.
2024 New England Top Prospect Games @ Central Connecticut (Invite Only)
Jun 25, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
77.2
Exit Velocity (max)
65.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
193
Distance (avg)
257
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2023 New England Top Prospect Games II (Invite Only)
Jun 27, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
75.6
Exit Velocity (max)
67.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
156
Distance (avg)
249
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.
19.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
15.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.1
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.
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.
16.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.0
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 New England Top Prospect Games @ Central Connecticut (Invite Only)
Jun 25, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
15.6
Hand Speed (avg)
66.9
Bat Speed (max)
60.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 New England Top Prospect Games II (Invite Only)
Jun 27, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.6
Hand Speed (max)
16.7
Hand Speed (avg)
66.2
Bat Speed (max)
58.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.1
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).
1847
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.
24.6
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).
68.1
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).
1920
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).
68.5
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).
986
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 New England Top Prospect Games @ Central Connecticut (Invite Only)
Jun 25, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
76.2
Velocity (max)
74.0 - 76.1
Velo Range
73.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,914
Spin Rate (max)
1,847
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
69.1
Velocity (max)
67.5 - 68.8
Velo Range
66.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,975
Spin Rate (max)
1,920
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.1
Velocity (max)
68.0 - 69.1
Velo Range
66.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,009
Spin Rate (max)
986
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
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
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.
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.98
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.54
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.18
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vizual Edge
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.
45.31
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 Top Prospect Games II Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Jun 29, 2023
- 2023 Top Prospect Games II Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jun 29, 2023
- 2023 New England Top Prospect Games II - Quick Hits - Jun 28, 2023
- Results From 2023 New England Top Prospect Games II - Jun 28, 2023
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Name: Colton Merola
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 130-pound, wiry strong, lots of room for added weight gains.
Delivery: The delivery is smooth and simple, showing an athletic kick, inline direction is square to the plate. Pounds the zone with a 3-pitch mix.
Arm Action: Short and clean, working from a ¾ slot. Will need to add arm strength.
FB: The fastball was clocked at 76 mph, located to both sides of the plate.
CB: Showed tight spin, up to 68 mph, with tilt and depth to it.
CH: Fade action at 68 mph, should be able to develop this pitch.
Hit: A RHH, level path through the zone, line drives staying in the middle part of the field.
ATH: Ran a 4.59 down the line from home to 1st, and was athletic off the mound.
Colton Merola: SS/C, (2025) Haddam-Killingworth, CT. 5-foot-8, 145-pound. (58.0 mph bat speed average). (16.7 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a quick stride. Bat speed is developing, uses a simple flat swing plane and high finish. In the infield, his best throw was registered at 70 mph. Behind the plate, throw downs to second topped out at 66 mph; shows choppy feet, consistent hands, and a natural transfer. recorded pop times of 2.06-2.28. Some flexibility and quiet setup. Showed a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. (Max spin ; Avg ).