@michaelmerch 
87.4
Velocity (max)
2/11/24
CLASS OF 2025
RHP
OF
Michael
Merchant
Jonathan Law (HS) • CT
6' 3" • 203LBS
L/R • 18yr 4mo
Travel Team: The Clubhouse
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
85.6 - 87.4
Velo Range
2/11/24
1997
Spin Rate (avg)
2/11/24
Changeup
74 - 76
Velo Range
3/09/23
1874
Spin Rate (avg)
8/26/23
Curveball
71 - 74
Velo Range
3/09/23
1996
Spin Rate (avg)
3/09/23
Slider
75.1 - 76.6
Velo Range
2/11/24
2275
Spin Rate (avg)
2/11/24
Positional Tools
Hitting
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Pitching
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2023
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.5
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).
1997
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.
23.1
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.9
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).
2275
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).
85.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.6
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).
1887
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.
22.6
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).
72.3
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).
1996
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).
78.6
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).
1874
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).
73.5
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).
2136
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).
2024 New England ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 11, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
87.4
Velocity (max)
85.6 - 87.4
Velo Range
81.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,081
Spin Rate (max)
1,997
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
77.1
Velocity (max)
75.1 - 76.6
Velo Range
70.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,336
Spin Rate (max)
2,275
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 New England All-Star Games (Invite Only)
Aug 26, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
84.0
Velocity (max)
82.8 - 84.0
Velo Range
82.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,119
Spin Rate (max)
1,974
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
74.5
Velocity (max)
72.7 - 74.3
Velo Range
71.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,246
Spin Rate (max)
2,136
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
78.6
Velocity (max)
77.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,874
Spin Rate (max)
1,874
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2023 New England Pitcher/Catcher Analysis II
Mar 9, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
85.1
Velocity (max)
82.7 - 84.8
Velo Range
83.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,966
Spin Rate (max)
1,848
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
73.8
Velocity (max)
71.1 - 73.5
Velo Range
70.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,331
Spin Rate (max)
1,996
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
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
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
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
85.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Game Performance
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
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- Results From 2023 New England All-Star Games - Aug 28, 2023
- 2023 New England Pitcher/Catcher Analysis II Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Mar 11, 2023
- Results From 2023 New England Pitcher/Catcher Analysis II - Mar 10, 2023
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Michael Merchant: RHP/OF, (2025) Jonathan Law, CT. Rutgers Commit, 6-foot-3, 203-pound projectable long frame. Projectable on the mound, used a consistent arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing above average arm speed. Feel type pitcher and showed some effort. Has in line shoulder and consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 86-87 mph; shows running sinking action and arm side decent command. (Max spin 2081; Avg 1997). His slider (76-77) shows glove side around the zone control and slurvey action. (Max spin 2336; Avg 2274).
Michael Merchant: RHP/OF, (2025) Jonathan Law, CT. Rutgers Commit, 6-foot-3, 195-pound projectable athletic build. Projectable and athletic on the mound, showed above average arm speed, also used a quick loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher who uses some effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 87-88 mph; showed arm side control and running sinking action. (Max spin 2118; Avg 1973). Shows glove side around the zone command and slurvey action on his slider (76-77). (Max spin 2246; Avg 2135).
Michael Merchant: RHP/OF, (2025) Jonathan Law, CT. Rutgers Commit, 6-foot-3, 185-pound lean athletic frame. Projectable advanced on the mound, showing lightning arm speed he had a long loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall up-tempo type pitcher who uses easy effort. Has a strong balance point and in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 85-86 mph; shows command arm side down in the zone and sinking action with heavy movement. (Max spin 1966; Avg 1848). His 1/7 curveball (71-74) shows slurvey late action and glove side command. (Max spin 2330; Avg 1996). His changeup (74-76) shows arm side control and fading swing and miss action. Love the projection, ceiling is high.