@Realandrewmerza 
19.6
Hand Speed (max)
6/10/25
CLASS OF 2026
SS
2B
Andrew
Merza
Maine East (HS) • IL
5' 9" • 150LBS
R/R • 17yr 6mo
Travel Team: Illinois Travel Baseball
5' 9" • 150LBSR/R • 17yr 6mo
Travel Team: Illinois Travel Baseball
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
66.3
Bat Speed (max)
10/05/25
12.6
Rot. Acc (max)
7/09/24
-
Hard Hit %
84.6
Exit Velocity (max)
6/10/25
76.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/10/25
282
Distance (max)
10/05/25
40
Sweet Spot %
6/10/25
7.27
60-yd
10/05/25
3.99
30-yd
10/05/25
1.71
10-yd
10/05/25
18.7
Run speed (max)
10/05/25
81
INF Velo
7/09/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
80
Velocity (max)
10/05/25
78 - 80
Velo Range
10/05/25
1978
Spin Rate (avg)
7/09/24
Changeup
72 - 73
Velo Range
10/05/25
1514
Spin Rate (avg)
7/09/24
Curveball
62.3 - 64
Velo Range
7/09/24
1826
Spin Rate (avg)
7/09/24
Slider
68 - 69
Velo Range
10/05/25
2018
Spin Rate (avg)
10/05/25
Positional Tools
2025
2024
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.27
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
11.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.67
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
10.8
Hitting
2025
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
282
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
122
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
10.2905
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).
83.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
262
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
111
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.2
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.
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 5, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
84.0
Exit Velocity (max)
74.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
130
Distance (avg)
282
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Chicagoland Summer ID
Jun 10, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
84.6
Exit Velocity (max)
76.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
115
Distance (avg)
282
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Northwest Suburban Summer ID
Jul 9, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
83.3
Exit Velocity (max)
72.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
111
Distance (avg)
262
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2024
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.
17.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.7
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.
19.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
61.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.2
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.
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 5, 2025
Blast - Hitting
19.1
Hand Speed (max)
17.4
Hand Speed (avg)
66.3
Bat Speed (max)
63.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Chicagoland Summer ID
Jun 10, 2025
Blast - Hitting
19.6
Hand Speed (max)
18.4
Hand Speed (avg)
63.7
Bat Speed (max)
62.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Northwest Suburban Summer ID
Jul 9, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.1
Hand Speed (max)
17.5
Hand Speed (avg)
61.9
Bat Speed (max)
60.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.7
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).
1914
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.
24.3
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.3
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).
1512
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).
68.2
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).
2018
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).
76.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.7
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).
1978
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.
26.1
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.2
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).
1826
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).
70.5
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).
1514
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).
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 5, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
79.9
Velocity (max)
77.8 - 79.7
Velo Range
78.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,015
Spin Rate (max)
1,914
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
69.3
Velocity (max)
67.5 - 69.0
Velo Range
67.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,068
Spin Rate (max)
2,018
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
72.7
Velocity (max)
71.9 - 72.7
Velo Range
71.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,677
Spin Rate (max)
1,512
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Northwest Suburban Summer ID
Jul 9, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
76.9
Velocity (max)
75.1 - 76.3
Velo Range
76.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,099
Spin Rate (max)
1,978
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
64.1
Velocity (max)
62.3 - 64.0
Velo Range
62.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,893
Spin Rate (max)
1,826
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
71.7
Velocity (max)
69.4 - 71.6
Velo Range
70.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,639
Spin Rate (max)
1,514
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
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
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.88
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.28
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.67
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.
Northwest Suburban Summer ID
Jul 9, 2024
Swift
1.88
10-yd
4.28
30-yd
7.67
60-yd
18.1
Run speed (max)
1.77
RSI (max)
24.9
Jump Height (max)
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.71
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.99
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.27
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.
Vizual Edge
2025
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.
77.53
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.
65.08
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Recruiting Roundup: 11/21-12/4 - Dec 5, 2025
- Unsigned Senior Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Oct 29, 2025
- Unsigned Senior Showcase: Infielder Analysis - Oct 29, 2025
- Unsigned Senior Showcase: Statistical Analysis - Oct 8, 2025
- Chicagoland Summer ID: Positional Analysis - Aug 20, 2025
- Chicagoland Summer ID: Positional Data Dive - Jun 18, 2025
- Chicagoland Summer ID: Statistical Analysis - Jun 16, 2025
- Northwest Suburban ID: Pitcher Analysis - Sep 6, 2024
- Northwest Suburban ID: Position Player Analysis - Sep 6, 2024
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Physical
2025
2024
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.
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.
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Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 150 pounds. Compact, trim build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, easy stride with a slight coil and load into the back hip, short stride. Easy, handsy swing, athletic, flat swing with barrel feel, looks to stay middle/away with line-drives. 63.1 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (74.7 avg.); 282-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Quick and clean release from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Some bounce in the feet, fluid footwork, soft hands, two-hand gather and funnel into the body, confident hands.
Athletic Testing: 7.27 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Vizual Edge: 77.53 Edge Score.
Delivery: Loose, athletic mover, high leg-lift, drop/drive lower-half, stride works long and in-line, square landing foot.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter and compact arm action, loose through release, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. Carry traits with life through the zone. T2015, 1914 average rpm.
SL: 68-69 mph. Sweeping action with sharp bite, flashed feel. T2068, 2018 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Some feel around the zone, heavy arm-side run. T1677, 1512 average rpm.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-8, 143 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Simple setup, some pre-pitch rhythm in hands, short stride. Loose hands, longer path through the zone, hands stay on top of the ball, athletic, balanced. 62.4 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 mph max exit velocity (76.9 avg.); 282-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79.00 mph. Longer, compact 3/4 arm action.
Defense: Gets around the ball, two-hand gather into body, flashes soft hands, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 7.64 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 70.76 Edge Score.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Trim frame.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup, slightly closed, small leg lift into short stride. Short to the ball, works downhill, contact to all fields. 60.2 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: max exit velocity, averaged mph. ’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Compact arm action, quickness out front, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Plays low to the ground with some bounce, soft hands, fields ball to body, clean/quick transfer, moves well up the middle.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Trim frame.
Delivery: Simple, athletic delivery, medium leg lift into balance piint, sits into backside down the mound, drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Longer draw out of the glove, loose, 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-76 mph. Clean out of the hand, mostly straight actions, occasional arm-side run. T2099, 1978 average rpm.
CB: 62-64 mph. 12/6 shape, lands. T1893, 1826 average rpm.
CH: 69-72 mph. Arm-side fade, above average feel for the pitch. T1639, 1514 average rpm.