@W_Merritt58 86.4
Velocity (max)
4/21/25
CLASS OF 2028
RHP
C
Westin
Merritt
Bill Crothers Secondary (HS) • ON
6' 0" • 185LBS
R/R • 15yr 6mo
Travel Team: Durham Stallions
6' 0" • 185LBS
R/R • 15yr 6mo
Travel Team: Durham Stallions
Rankings
2028 National
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2028 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
85 - 86.2
Velo Range
4/21/25
2205
Spin Rate (avg)
4/21/25
Changeup
72 - 76.8
Velo Range
4/21/25
975
Spin Rate (avg)
4/21/25
Curveball
68.3 - 70.4
Velo Range
4/21/25
1729
Spin Rate (avg)
4/21/25
Slider
70.8 - 72.4
Velo Range
4/21/25
2102
Spin Rate (avg)
4/21/25
94.7
Exit Velocity (max)
2/17/25
85.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/17/25
326
Distance (max)
2/17/25
44
Sweet Spot %
7/24/24
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
7/24/24
67.3
Bat Speed (max)
7/24/24
12.3
Rot. Acc (max)
7/24/24
39
Hard Hit %
2/17/25
7.47
60-yd
7/24/24
4.08
30-yd
7/24/24
1.73
10-yd
7/24/24
18.1
Run speed (max)
7/24/24
75
INF Velo
7/24/24
83
OF Velo
2/17/25
73
C Velo
7/24/24
2.00 - 2.14
Pop Time
7/24/24
Positional Tools
2025
2024
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.00 - 2.14
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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).
94.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
326
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
157
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.6511
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).
85.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
297
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
147
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.6148
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.
Ontario Future Games Trials 4.21.25
Apr 21, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
89.7
Exit Velocity (max)
84.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
142
Distance (avg)
254
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2025 Ontario Preseason Invitational
Feb 17, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
94.7
Exit Velocity (max)
85.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
166
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
85.7
Exit Velocity (max)
70.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
147
Distance (avg)
297
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.6
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.
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
67.3
Bat Speed (max)
64.6
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).
86.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.6
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).
2205
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.
25.8
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).
69.4
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).
1729
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).
74.4
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).
975
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).
71.6
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).
2102
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).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.8
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).
2051
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.
26.3
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).
62.7
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).
1597
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).
Ontario Future Games Trials 4.21.25
Apr 21, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
86.4
Velocity (max)
85.0 - 86.2
Velo Range
85.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,327
Spin Rate (max)
2,205
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
70.4
Velocity (max)
68.3 - 70.4
Velo Range
69.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,767
Spin Rate (max)
1,729
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)
70.8 - 72.4
Velo Range
70.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,112
Spin Rate (max)
2,102
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.8
Velocity (max)
72.0 - 76.8
Velo Range
73.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,205
Spin Rate (max)
975
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 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
82.0
Velocity (max)
75.9 - 79.7
Velo Range
76.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,281
Spin Rate (max)
2,051
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.1
Velocity (max)
60.4 - 64.9
Velo Range
60.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,873
Spin Rate (max)
1,597
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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
Pitching Velos
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.5
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
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.73
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.08
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.46
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.
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Swift
1.73
10-yd
4.08
30-yd
7.47
60-yd
18.1
Run speed (max)
1.56
RSI (max)
28.1
Jump Height (max)
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.83
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.22
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
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Ontario Future Games Trials III: Quick Hits - Apr 23, 2025
- Ontario Future Games Trials III: Pitching Data Dive - Apr 22, 2025
- Ontario Future Games Trials III: Statistical Analysis - Apr 22, 2025
- Ontario Preseason Invitational: Positional Quick Hits - Feb 24, 2025
- Ontario Preseason Invitational: Statistical Analysis - Feb 18, 2025
- Ontario Preseason Invitational - Underclass Preview - Jan 16, 2025
- Class of 2028 Watch-List Breakdown - Dec 18, 2024
- Ontario Class of 2028 - Watch List - Dec 18, 2024
- Ontario Scout Blog: May's Standouts - Jun 2, 2024
- 2024 Best of the West: 15U Scouting Notes - May 12, 2024
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Physical
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.
Merritt has established himself as one of the top 2028 prospects in Ontario and it was easy to see why on Monday as he flashed his arm strength and power potential at the plate. The 6-foot-1, 178-pound JFG alum has added some noticeable strength since the summer and found the barrel throughout both his rounds with line drives to the middle of the cage. The Whitby Canadians outfielder produced a peak exit velocity of 94.7mph and peak distance of 326ft. His outfield velocity of 83mph was also the best amongst 2028 grads. A name to know in Ontario’s 2028 class who’s played some good baseball on big stages at the Best of the West and Junior Future Games.
Merritt was the 2023 OBA Player of the Year and our staff quickly found out why as he impressed at the 15U Best of the West Tournament competing up an age group. The body/strength stands out at 6-foot-1, 175-pounds, as well as his arm strength that allow him to excel on the mound and behind the dish. The Whitby Canadians product worked up to 82mph and 73mph behind the dish. It’ll be interesting to see which side of his game takes the first big jump, but Meritt’s tools continue to shine each time we see him.
Our staff got its first look at Westin Merritt early in May at the 15U Best of the West tournament and the 2023 OBA Player of the Year quickly asserted himself as one of the top 2028 prospects in the province. We got another look this past week as he pitched up an age-group against 15U players and went 2.1 innings. Lacked command out of the gate with several walks in the first inning but didn’t allow a ball in play during the inning as he picked up all three outs via the strikeout. The body already physically stands out at 6-foot, 160-pounds and the fastball sat 79-81, while touching a couple 82s, and paired it with a breaking ball at 64-67mph. The arm talent is undeniable and will be a fun watch throughout his high school career.
2028 RHP/C Westin Merritt was the lone 2028 on Prep Baseball’s 15U National Team and was one of the most intriguing arms from the team to take the mound. There’s plenty to dream on with the 2023 OBA Player of the Year as he already stands at 6-foot, 160-pounds and his fastball sat 78-80 T81 in his lone outing against a strong Victoria Eagles squad. He moves well on the mound with a clean, quick arm and already shows the ability to spin a quality breaking ball in the 67mph range. Merritt isn’t even in high school yet and will be a name to watch when Ontario rolls out its first 2028 rankings in the fall.