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
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Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
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Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.57
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.83
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.
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.
Brandon Mercer, Veterans (GA), 2025 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Delivery: Balanced with athleticism and body control throught. Arm Action: RH. Compact action with good scap retraction and huge arm speed in a three-quarters slot. FB: T90, 87-90 mph. Heavy arm-side run and sink. T2253, 2178 average rpm. SL: 76-80 mph. Late, sharp above-average sweep. T2424, 2375 average rpm. CH: 83-85 mph. Advanced feel with some arm-side fade. T1669, 1534 average rpm.
1/19/25
Brandon Mercer, Veterans (GA), 2025 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Hit: RHH. Upright even stance with toe tap, hands shoulder height. Longer through the zone, with a bigger finish. 69.2 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 94.8 mph. 336' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-93 mph. Threw with zip from different angles. Vizual Edge: 60.01 Edge Score
8/31/24
Brandon Mercer, Veterans (GA), 2026 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 6-1, 172-pounds. Hit: RHH. stays back in his back hip, with a small toe tap good power to the pull side, with quick hands to the ball and a linear swing 66.8 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 90.6 mph. 382' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-91 mph. Naturally strong arm. Top infielder at the event. Creates really good seperation. Strong pull down towards 1B. Defense: Effortless action. Wide base. Moves really well. ATH: 7.27 runner in the 60.
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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.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Balanced with athleticism and body control throught.
Arm Action: RH. Compact action with good scap retraction and huge arm speed in a three-quarters slot.
FB: T90, 87-90 mph. Heavy arm-side run and sink. T2253, 2178 average rpm.
SL: 76-80 mph. Late, sharp above-average sweep. T2424, 2375 average rpm.
CH: 83-85 mph. Advanced feel with some arm-side fade. T1669, 1534 average rpm.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Upright even stance with toe tap, hands shoulder height. Longer through the zone, with a bigger finish. 69.2 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 94.8 mph. 336' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-93 mph. Threw with zip from different angles.
Vizual Edge: 60.01 Edge Score
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 172-pounds.
Hit: RHH. stays back in his back hip, with a small toe tap good power to the pull side, with quick hands to the ball and a linear swing 66.8 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 90.6 mph. 382' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-91 mph. Naturally strong arm. Top infielder at the event. Creates really good seperation. Strong pull down towards 1B.
Defense: Effortless action. Wide base. Moves really well.
ATH: 7.27 runner in the 60.