Prep Baseball Report
Merrik Cornelius
Merrik Cornelius
Merrik Cornelius
Merrik Cornelius
Merrik Cornelius

CLASS OF 2029

RHP
SS

Merrik
Cornelius

Boyle County (HS) • KY
5' 11" • 183LBS
R/R • 15yr 8mo
Travel Team: Indiana Bulls 2029 Black
2029 National

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Physical
Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Swift
VALD
Vizual Edge
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Best Of Stats

Pitching

Fastball

88
Velocity (max)
2/14/26
83.2 - 87.2
Velo Range
2/14/26
2084
Spin Rate (avg)
9/07/25

Changeup

73.3 - 75.2
Velo Range
2/14/26
1527
Spin Rate (avg)
9/07/25

Curveball

70 - 73
Velo Range
7/03/25
2064
Spin Rate (avg)
9/07/25

Slider

72 - 74
Velo Range
2/14/26
1989
Spin Rate (avg)
6/26/24
Power
99.9
Exit Velocity (max)
9/07/25
93.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/07/25
341
Distance (max)
7/24/25
63
Sweet Spot %
7/24/24
Hitting
25.3
Hand Speed (max)
7/24/25
78.8
Bat Speed (max)
7/24/25
26.3
Rot. Acc (max)
6/26/24
82
Hard Hit %
2/14/26
Run
6.78
60-yd
6/24/25
3.84
30-yd
9/07/25
1.67
10-yd
9/07/25
20.5
Run speed (max)
9/07/25
Defense
81
INF Velo
7/24/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2025
2024
60 Yard Dash
6.78
Infield Velocity
81.0
Power / Speed Score
14.7
60 Yard Dash
7.24
Infield Velocity
77.0
Power / Speed Score
12.3

Hitting

2026
2025
2024
Exit Velocity Max
97.6
Exit Velocity Avg
93.2
Distance Max
318
Distance Avg
130
Launch Angle Avg
5.6893
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
99.9
Exit Velocity Avg
85.9
Distance Max
341
Distance Avg
174
Launch Angle Avg
17.4018
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
89.1
Exit Velocity Avg
79.4
Distance Max
296
Distance Avg
191
Launch Angle Avg
19.576
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Kentucky Preseason All-State: North (Invite-Only)
Feb 14, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
97.6
Exit Velocity (max)
93.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
130
Distance (avg)
318
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Prep Baseball / PPL / HPL / Approach Data Drive
Sep 7, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
99.9
Exit Velocity (max)
93.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
156
Distance (avg)
316
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Junior Future Games (Class of 2029/30)
Jul 24, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
97.9
Exit Velocity (max)
88.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
184
Distance (avg)
341
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Western Kentucky Rising Stars ID (2029-2030 Grads)
Jun 24, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
92.5
Exit Velocity (max)
72.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
188
Distance (avg)
268
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
89.1
Exit Velocity (max)
80.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
245
Distance (avg)
296
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Kentucky Rising Stars Games West 6-26-24
Jun 26, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
84.2
Exit Velocity (max)
78.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
148
Distance (avg)
279
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2025
2024
Hand Speed Max
25.3
Hand Speed Avg
23.6
Bat Speed Max
78.8
Bat Speed Avg
76.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
24.2
Hand Speed Avg
23.2
Bat Speed Max
77.3
Bat Speed Avg
71.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Junior Future Games (Class of 2029/30)
Jul 24, 2025
Blast - Hitting
25.3
Hand Speed (max)
23.7
Hand Speed (avg)
78.8
Bat Speed (max)
76.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
24.2
Hand Speed (max)
23.3
Hand Speed (avg)
77.3
Bat Speed (max)
73.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Kentucky Rising Stars Games West 6-26-24
Jun 26, 2024
Blast - Hitting
24.1
Hand Speed (max)
23.1
Hand Speed (avg)
72.4
Bat Speed (max)
70.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2026
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
87.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
85.2
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1988
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.3
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1873
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1258
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
73.0
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1748
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
86.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1930
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.0
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
68.7
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1894
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1456
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
70.9
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1960
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
75.1
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2021
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1897
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1433
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
67.2
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1989
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Kentucky Preseason All-State: North (Invite-Only)
Feb 14, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
87.6
Velocity (max)
83.2 - 87.2
Velo Range
82.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,075
Spin Rate (max)
1,988
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
71.9
Velocity (max)
71.0 - 71.7
Velo Range
68.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,897
Spin Rate (max)
1,873
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
73.7
Velocity (max)
72.4 - 73.7
Velo Range
70.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,826
Spin Rate (max)
1,748
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
75.3
Velocity (max)
73.3 - 75.2
Velo Range
72.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,330
Spin Rate (max)
1,258
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Prep Baseball / PPL / HPL / Approach Data Drive
Sep 7, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
86.2
Velocity (max)
82.2 - 85.2
Velo Range
80.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,190
Spin Rate (max)
2,084
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
70.2
Velocity (max)
67.0 - 70.0
Velo Range
65.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,099
Spin Rate (max)
2,064
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
72.8
Velocity (max)
70.6 - 72.8
Velo Range
68.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,059
Spin Rate (max)
1,960
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
74.4
Velocity (max)
73.1 - 74.3
Velo Range
71.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,608
Spin Rate (max)
1,527
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Junior Future Games (Class of 2029/30)
Jul 24, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
82.9
Velocity (max)
78.1 - 81.4
Velo Range
77.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,125
Spin Rate (max)
1,890
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
72.1
Velocity (max)
68.9 - 71.6
Velo Range
67.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,109
Spin Rate (max)
1,963
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Western Kentucky Rising Stars ID (2029-2030 Grads)
Jun 24, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
83.5
Velocity (max)
78.7 - 82.2
Velo Range
78.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,087
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
69.8
Velocity (max)
68.0 - 69.8
Velo Range
66.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,898
Spin Rate (max)
1,723
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
72.4
Velocity (max)
70.2 - 72.2
Velo Range
68.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,000
Spin Rate (max)
1,955
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
72.8
Velocity (max)
71.3 - 72.8
Velo Range
70.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,462
Spin Rate (max)
1,385
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Kentucky Rising Stars Games West 6-26-24
Jun 26, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
77.0
Velocity (max)
74.0 - 76.2
Velo Range
73.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,175
Spin Rate (max)
2,021
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
66.0
Velocity (max)
64.4 - 65.6
Velo Range
62.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,968
Spin Rate (max)
1,897
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
67.9
Velocity (max)
66.5 - 67.9
Velo Range
64.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,087
Spin Rate (max)
1,989
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)
70.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,433
Spin Rate (max)
1,433
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
2024
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Prep Baseball / PPL / HPL / Approach Data Drive
Sep 7, 2025
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Western Kentucky Rising Stars ID (2029-2030 Grads)
Jun 24, 2025
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Kentucky Rising Stars Games West 6-26-24
Jun 26, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2026
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
85.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
69.7
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.8
Slider
Velocity Avg
71.5
Kentucky Preseason All-State: North (Invite-Only)
Feb 14, 2026
Pitching
88
Max FB
83 - 87
FB
71 - 72
CB
73 - 75
CH
72 - 74
SL
Prep Baseball / PPL / HPL / Approach Data Drive
Sep 7, 2025
Pitching
86
Max FB
82 - 85
FB
67 - 70
CB
73 - 74
CH
71 - 73
SL
14U National Championship
Jul 3, 2025
Pitching
84
Max FB
80 - 83
FB
70 - 73
CB
Western Kentucky Rising Stars ID (2029-2030 Grads)
Jun 24, 2025
Pitching
83
Max FB
79 - 82
FB
68 - 70
CB
71 - 73
CH
70 - 72
SL

Game Performance

2024
10 Yard Dash
1.79
30 Yard Dash
4.09
60 Yard Dash
7.30
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Swift
1.79
10-yd
4.09
30-yd
7.31
60-yd
19.1
Run speed (max)
1.90
RSI (max)
22.7
Jump Height (max)
2026
2025
10 Yard Dash
1.69
30 Yard Dash
3.88
60 Yard Dash
6.9
Top Speed (MPH)
10 Yard Dash
1.67
30 Yard Dash
3.84
60 Yard Dash
6.83
Top Speed (MPH)
Vertical Jump
Kentucky Preseason All-State: North (Invite-Only)
Feb 14, 2026
Vald
1.69
10-yd
3.88
30-yd
6.90
60-yd
20.3
Run speed (max)
Prep Baseball / PPL / HPL / Approach Data Drive
Sep 7, 2025
Vald
1.67
10-yd
3.84
30-yd
6.83
60-yd
20.5
Run speed (max)
Junior Future Games (Class of 2029/30)
Jul 24, 2025
Vald
1.77
10-yd
4.01
30-yd
7.10
60-yd
20.3
Run speed (max)
20.7
Jump Height (max)

Vizual Edge

2026
2025
Edge Score
52.69
Edge Score
43.94

Pitch Ai

Notes

News

Comments

6/24/25
Merrik Cornelius, Boyle County Middle School (KY), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Lean and long with developing power
Delivery: Narrow & Athletic w/ explosive lower body
Arm Action: RH. Short OTT
FB: T83, 79-82 mph. T2087, 2016 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. T1898, 1723 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. T2000, 1955 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. T1462, 1385 average rpm.
ATH: 6.78 runner in the 60.
6/24/25
Merrik Cornelius, Boyle County Middle School (KY), 2029
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Lean and long with developing power
Hit: RHH. Wide base w/ simple pivot High hands w/ downhill & direct path
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 72.4 mph. 268' max distance. Physical & explosive lower half w/ G2G ability
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. Quick High 3/4
Defense: Good reaction w/ smooth feet
ATH: 6.78 runner in the 60.

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Physical

2026
2025
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Kentucky Preseason All-State: North (Invite-Only)
Feb 14, 2026
Physical - Athlete
5' 11"
Ht
183.0
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Junior Future Games (Class of 2029/30)
Jul 24, 2025
Physical - Athlete
5' 11"
Ht
172.6
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Western Kentucky Rising Stars ID (2029-2030 Grads)
Jun 24, 2025
Physical - Athlete
5' 10"
Ht
170.0
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Physical - Athlete
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
JFG Workout MI/OH/KY
Jul 23, 2024
Physical - Athlete
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)