@mericg_23 
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
2/19/23
CLASS OF 2025
2B
SS
Meric
Gilbert
Springfield Northeastern (HS) • OH
5' 11" • 140LBS
R/R • 17yr 10mo
5' 11" • 140LBS
R/R • 17yr 10mo
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
64.4
Bat Speed (max)
2/19/23
12.2
Rot. Acc (max)
2/19/23
-
Hard Hit %
81.6
Exit Velocity (max)
2/19/23
72.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/15/22
250
Distance (max)
2/19/23
63
Sweet Spot %
2/19/23
8.03
60-yd
2/19/23
4.42
30-yd
10/15/22
1.89
10-yd
10/15/22
16.9
Run speed (max)
10/15/22
69
INF Velo
2/19/23
77
OF Velo
10/15/22
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
75
Velocity (max)
6/29/23
74 - 75
Velo Range
6/29/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
69 - 71
Velo Range
7/13/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
63 - 65
Velo Range
7/13/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.03
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
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.
10.2
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
250
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
167
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
27.5
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).
80.1
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).
240
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
113
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
10.0
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.
Scout Day: Bo Jackson Elite 2.19.23
Feb 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
81.6
Exit Velocity (max)
71.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
167
Distance (avg)
250
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Ohio Fall Prospect Games
Oct 15, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
80.1
Exit Velocity (max)
72.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
113
Distance (avg)
240
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.2
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
58.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
56.8
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.
Scout Day: Bo Jackson Elite 2.19.23
Feb 19, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
64.4
Bat Speed (max)
63.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Ohio Fall Prospect Games
Oct 15, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
58.3
Bat Speed (max)
56.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.8
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.89
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.42
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.07
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2022 Ohio Fall Prospect Games
Oct 15, 2022
Swift
1.89
10-yd
4.42
30-yd
8.07
60-yd
16.9
Run speed (max)
1.41
RSI (max)
1.41
RSI (avg)
929
Jump Power (max)
21.8
Jump Height (max)
21.8
Jump Height (avg)
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 Scout Day: Bo Jackson Elite - Quick Hits - Feb 28, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: Bo Jackson Elite - Feb 20, 2023
- 2023 Bo Jackson Elite Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 20, 2023
- 2023 Bo Jackson Elite Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 20, 2023
- 2022 Ohio Fall Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Oct 19, 2022
- Results From 2022 Ohio Fall Prospect Games - Oct 18, 2022
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Meric Gilbert: 3B/OF, (2025) Springfield Northeastern, OH. 5-foot-11, 140-pound athletic lean build. (63.2 mph bat speed average). (19.1 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a controlled small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, shows a simple uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. In the round he found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Solid capable while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 69 mph; shows a natural lengthy exchange, sure hands, and choppy in control feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used athletic slot with a loose arm action. Recorded a 60 time of 8.03 at the event. (Max spin ; Avg ).
3B/OF, (2025) Springfield Northeastern, OH. 5-foot-11, 140-pound. (56.8 mph bat speed average). (19.1 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a quick stride. Has a simple flat swing plane, efficient bat speed and good extension on his finish. Solid his best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 77 mph; has consistent feet, sure hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Used a consistent arm action with a high ¾ slot.