@ShepMerica 26.9
Hand Speed (max)
2/15/26
CLASS OF 2027
SS
RHP
Shepard
Merica
Fort Wayne Crusaders (HS) • IN
6' 0" • 185LBS
R/R • 17yr 6mo
Travel Team: Indiana Charger 17u
6' 0" • 185LBS
R/R • 17yr 6mo
Travel Team: Indiana Charger 17u
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
75.3
Bat Speed (max)
2/15/26
30.9
Rot. Acc (max)
2/15/26
75
Hard Hit %
2/15/26
99.6
Exit Velocity (max)
2/15/26
93.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/15/26
307
Distance (max)
2/15/26
50
Sweet Spot %
2/15/26
7.24
60-yd
2/15/26
4.06
30-yd
2/15/26
1.76
10-yd
2/15/26
19.3
Run speed (max)
2/15/26
83
INF Velo
2/15/26
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
81.3
Velocity (max)
2/15/26
77.4 - 81.1
Velo Range
2/15/26
1731
Spin Rate (avg)
2/15/26
Changeup
71.7 - 74.3
Velo Range
2/15/26
1277
Spin Rate (avg)
2/15/26
Curveball
68 - 72.1
Velo Range
2/15/26
1719
Spin Rate (avg)
2/15/26
Positional Tools
2026
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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).
83.0
Hitting
2026
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
99.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
307
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
154
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
6.7471
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.
Northeast Indiana Preseason ID
Feb 15, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
99.6
Exit Velocity (max)
93.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
154
Distance (avg)
307
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
26.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
25.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.4
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.
Northeast Indiana Preseason ID
Feb 15, 2026
Blast - Hitting
26.9
Hand Speed (max)
25.6
Hand Speed (avg)
75.3
Bat Speed (max)
73.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2026
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.2
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).
1731
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.
21.8
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).
70.2
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).
1719
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).
72.9
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).
1277
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).
Splitter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.2
Splitter
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).
972
Splitter
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Northeast Indiana Preseason ID
Feb 15, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
81.3
Velocity (max)
77.4 - 81.1
Velo Range
78.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,892
Spin Rate (max)
1,731
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
72.1
Velocity (max)
68.0 - 72.1
Velo Range
69.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,739
Spin Rate (max)
1,719
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
74.5
Velocity (max)
71.7 - 74.3
Velo Range
72.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,347
Spin Rate (max)
1,277
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Splitter
69.2
Velocity (max)
66.7 - 69.2
Velo Range
67.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
796
Spin Rate (max)
972
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2026
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
Pitching Velos
2026
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Game Performance
2026
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.75
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.06
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.24
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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.
61.09
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