@MertzBrody74395 18.4
Hand Speed (max)
2/14/26
CLASS OF 2028
3B
1B
Brody
Mertz
Huntley (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 185.4LBS
L/R • 16yr
Travel Team: Windy City Hit Dogs
6' 2" • 185.4LBSL/R • 16yr
Travel Team: Windy City Hit Dogs
Rankings
2028 National
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2028 State
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Best Of Stats
63.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/14/26
7.8
Rot. Acc (max)
2/14/26
-
Hard Hit %
88.6
Exit Velocity (max)
2/14/26
83.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/14/26
288
Distance (max)
2/14/26
40
Sweet Spot %
2/14/26
-
60-yd
4.72
30-yd
2/14/26
1.93
10-yd
2/14/26
12.8
Run speed (max)
2/11/23
74
INF Velo
2/14/26
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
58.3
Velocity (max)
2/11/23
55 - 58
Velo Range
2/11/23
1343
Spin Rate (avg)
2/11/23
Changeup
53 - 55.4
Velo Range
2/11/23
952
Spin Rate (avg)
2/11/23
Curveball
48 - 50.4
Velo Range
2/11/23
1444
Spin Rate (avg)
2/11/23
Positional Tools
2026
2023
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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).
74.0
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).
5.42
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
53.0
Hitting
2026
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
288
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
114
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
3.9607
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).
62.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
60.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
174
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
64
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
4.032
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.
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 14, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
88.6
Exit Velocity (max)
83.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
114
Distance (avg)
288
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
McHenry Rising Stars ID
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
62.9
Exit Velocity (max)
60.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
64
Distance (avg)
174
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
18.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.0
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
14.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
14.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
49.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
47.4
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.
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 14, 2026
Blast - Hitting
18.4
Hand Speed (max)
17.6
Hand Speed (avg)
63.5
Bat Speed (max)
61.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
McHenry Rising Stars ID
Feb 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
14.8
Hand Speed (max)
14.0
Hand Speed (avg)
49.2
Bat Speed (max)
47.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
58.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
56.7
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).
1343
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
49.2
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).
1444
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).
54.2
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).
952
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).
McHenry Rising Stars ID
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
58.3
Velocity (max)
55.4 - 58.0
Velo Range
54.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,410
Spin Rate (max)
1,343
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
50.6
Velocity (max)
48.0 - 50.4
Velo Range
46.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,585
Spin Rate (max)
1,444
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
55.6
Velocity (max)
53.0 - 55.4
Velo Range
52.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,016
Spin Rate (max)
952
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
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
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
58.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
56.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
49.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
54.0
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
2.23
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
5.42
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2026
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.93
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.72
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Vizual Edge
2026
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.
65.61
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INF Brody Mertz (Huntley, 2028) took an upside round of batting practice on the day, standing in at 6-foot-4, 185-pounds with room to continue to add strength. At the plate, the left-handed hitter showed feel to drive the ball through the middle of the field from an easy and on-plane swing. Defensively in the infield taking a clean round with a soft gather and arm strength up to 74 mph.
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 6-4, 180-pounds. High-wasited frame with some strength.
Hit: LHH. Wide, open setup, works back to even, leg lift trigger that gains ground, creates hand separation with rhythm. Loose hands with some feel to work in sync, flat path with feel to leverage the ball in the air. 61 mph bat speed with 6g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (83.9 avg.); 288-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph. Long draw and circle to high 3/4 release.
Defense: Soft two hand gather into body, short shuffle step to target.
Athletic Testing: 4.72 runner in the 30-yard dash; 14.10-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 65.61 Edge Score.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-5, 122-pounds. High waisted, lanky build.
Hit: LHH. Wide setup, fluid load and short stride. Balanced, quiet swing, long path, uphill tendencies.
Power: 63 max exit velocity, averaged 60.2 mph. 174’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 53 mph. 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady actions, two-hand gather out front.
Run: 5.42 30-yard split.
Delivery: Stretch only with closed feet to start, quick leg kick with a drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T58, 55-58 mph. Played straight through the zone. T1410, 1343 average rpm.
CB: 48-50 mph. 12/6 shape, lower half of the zone. T1585, 1444 average rpm.
CH: 53-55 mph. Plays straight with same arm speed as fastball. T1016, 952 average rpm.