@CarsonMerritt14 
85.7
Velocity (max)
2/10/24
CLASS OF 2025
RHP
SS
Carson
Merritt
Hudsonville (HS) • MI
5' 11" • 180LBS
R/R • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: Michigan’s Premier West
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
83.1 - 85.7
Velo Range
2/10/24
2030
Spin Rate (avg)
2/10/24
Changeup
73.1 - 75.3
Velo Range
6/18/24
1843
Spin Rate (avg)
2/10/24
Curveball
64.9 - 67.6
Velo Range
2/10/24
1889
Spin Rate (avg)
2/10/24
Slider
69.5 - 71.5
Velo Range
2/10/24
1905
Spin Rate (avg)
2/10/24
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.4
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).
1944
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.
23.3
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.3
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).
1889
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).
1763
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).
1795
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).
2024 Michigan Top Prospect Games - Class of 2025-2026 (Invite Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
84.3
Velocity (max)
81.5 - 84.0
Velo Range
80.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,034
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
69.8
Velocity (max)
64.9 - 69.4
Velo Range
64.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,954
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)
73.1 - 75.3
Velo Range
72.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,649
Spin Rate (max)
1,603
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2024 Western Michigan Preseason ID
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
85.7
Velocity (max)
83.1 - 85.7
Velo Range
83.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,075
Spin Rate (max)
2,030
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)
64.9 - 67.6
Velo Range
64.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,927
Spin Rate (max)
1,889
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
71.5
Velocity (max)
69.5 - 71.5
Velo Range
68.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,001
Spin Rate (max)
1,905
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)
71.0 - 73.3
Velo Range
71.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,941
Spin Rate (max)
1,843
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2024
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.
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Carson Merritt: RHP/SS, (2025) Hudsonville, MI. 5-foot-11, 165-pound. Capable above average on the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a longer arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed consistent balance point with even shoulders. (Max spin 2075; Avg 2029).