23.9
Hand Speed (max)
3/09/25
CLASS OF 2028
OF
RHP
Luke
Merrick
Solon (HS) • IA
6' 2" • 200LBS
R/R • 16yr 2mo
Travel Team: Top Tier Iowa 2028
6' 2" • 200LBS
R/R • 16yr 2mo
Travel Team: Top Tier Iowa 2028
Rankings
2028 National
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Best Of Stats
73.7
Bat Speed (max)
3/09/25
21.8
Rot. Acc (max)
3/09/25
100
Hard Hit %
3/09/25
99.9
Exit Velocity (max)
8/09/25
94.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/09/25
386
Distance (max)
3/09/25
57
Sweet Spot %
3/09/25
6.95
60-yd
8/09/25
4.17
30-yd
3/09/25
1.84
10-yd
3/09/25
18.7
Run speed (max)
3/09/25
-
INF Velo
85
OF Velo
3/09/25
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
83.1
Velocity (max)
3/09/25
80.5 - 82.2
Velo Range
3/09/25
2070
Spin Rate (avg)
3/23/25
Changeup
70.8 - 73.4
Velo Range
3/09/25
1758
Spin Rate (avg)
3/23/25
Curveball
66.6 - 68.5
Velo Range
3/23/25
2117
Spin Rate (avg)
3/23/25
Positional Tools
2025
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.95
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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.
14.4
Hitting
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
99.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
386
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
170
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.6152
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.
Prep Baseball Iowa State Games
Aug 9, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
99.9
Exit Velocity (max)
87.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
116
Distance (avg)
287
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 9, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
99.1
Exit Velocity (max)
94.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
233
Distance (avg)
386
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.8
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.
IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 9, 2025
Blast - Hitting
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
23.1
Hand Speed (avg)
73.7
Bat Speed (max)
71.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.8
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).
2031
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.
25.5
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).
66.1
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).
2047
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).
72.1
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).
1594
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).
Prep Baseball Iowa State Games
Aug 9, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
82.1
Velocity (max)
78.6 - 80.8
Velo Range
78.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,138
Spin Rate (max)
2,016
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
67.6
Velocity (max)
65.0 - 67.3
Velo Range
64.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,166
Spin Rate (max)
2,046
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
72.3
Velocity (max)
72.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,437
Spin Rate (max)
1,437
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Prep Baseball IA Spring League 2025
Mar 23, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
80.8
Velocity (max)
78.3 - 80.2
Velo Range
76.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,157
Spin Rate (max)
2,070
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.5
Velocity (max)
66.6 - 68.5
Velo Range
64.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,237
Spin Rate (max)
2,117
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.1
Velocity (max)
69.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,758
Spin Rate (max)
1,758
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 9, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
83.1
Velocity (max)
80.5 - 82.2
Velo Range
80.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,045
Spin Rate (max)
1,967
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
67.2
Velocity (max)
62.6 - 66.8
Velo Range
63.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,024
Spin Rate (max)
1,980
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
73.6
Velocity (max)
70.8 - 73.4
Velo Range
72.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,766
Spin Rate (max)
1,592
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
2025
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
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Game Performance
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.84
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.17
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.45
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.
IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 9, 2025
Vald
1.84
10-yd
4.17
30-yd
7.45
60-yd
18.7
Run speed (max)
1.61
RSI (max)
19.8
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
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Physical
2025
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.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 204-pounds.
Hit: RHH- square stance with above avg. present strength, inconsistent bp but flashes raw power in swing to the pull side of the field.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 87.2 mph. 287' max distance.
Defense: RH. OF-77 mph. Developing overall actions; stiff movements currently- should develop with continued instruction and repetitions.
ATH: 6.95 runner in the 60. 20.90 max vertical.
Delivery/Arm Action: RH- slight early collapse over rubber, stiffer movements down mound, works down and over front knee, OT slot.
FB: T82, 79-81 mph. T2138, 2016 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. T2166, 2046 average rpm.
CH: 72-72 mph. T1437, 1437 average rpm.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds.
Delivery: RH- stretch only, slight tilt over rubber, long clean almost one piece arm swing, shows quality body control for age, stiffer shoulder and finish to plate, good follow moving forward in that class.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. T2045, 1967 average rpm.
CB: 63-67 mph. T2024, 1980 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. T1766, 1592 average rpm.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds.
Hit: RHH- Square stance, easy hands to load, longer stride, has above avg strength in the barrel, drives ball well to mid pull side of field.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 94.3 mph. 386' max distance.
Defense: RH. OF-85 mph. Usable actions and works through the ball with medium tempo; arm works well and throws are accurate to the target.
ATH: 7.44 runner in the 60. 1.84 and 4.17 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.80 max vertical.