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Hand Speed (max)
2/25/21
CLASS OF 2023
3B
RHP
Matthew
Merced
Northampton (HS) • PA
5' 6" • 190LBS
R/R • 20yr 3mo
Travel Team: Powerballers Baseball
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
66.3
Bat Speed (max)
2/25/21
23
Rot. Acc (max)
2/25/21
-
Hard Hit %
85.7
Exit Velocity (max)
2/25/21
80.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/25/21
235
Distance (max)
2/25/21
70
Sweet Spot %
2/25/21
7.97
60-yd
8/03/19
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
78
INF Velo
2/23/19
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
78.2
Velocity (max)
2/25/21
78 - 80
Velo Range
2/23/19
1963
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/21
Changeup
62 - 66
Velo Range
2/23/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
69 - 72
Velo Range
2/23/19
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
67.6 - 70.1
Velo Range
2/25/21
2169
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/21
Positional Tools
2021
2020
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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).
77.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.13
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
9.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.97
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
9.4
Hitting
2021
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).
80.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
235
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
145
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
10.6
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.
2021 Powerballers Baseball Scout Day
Feb 25, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
85.7
Exit Velocity (max)
80.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
145
Distance (avg)
235
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.5
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.
2021 Powerballers Baseball Scout Day
Feb 25, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
66.3
Bat Speed (max)
64.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.1
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).
1963
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.
25.5
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.8
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).
2169
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).
2021 Powerballers Baseball Scout Day
Feb 25, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
78.2
Velocity (max)
76.4 - 77.8
Velo Range
73.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,018
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 %
Trackman - Slider
70.1
Velocity (max)
67.6 - 70.1
Velo Range
64.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,305
Spin Rate (max)
2,169
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
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
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
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
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)
64.0
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)
69.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.5
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5-foot-5, 165-pound right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and utilzes a lift-and-replace stride to begin. Showcased a middle of the field approach while consistently staying behind the baseball. Registered a bat exit velocity of 76 mph and ran an 8.13 60-yard dash. Athletic defender with a soft glove hand played through the baseball with accurate 77 mph arm strength across the diamond. Sat 78-80 from a high 3/4 arm slot with solid use of his lower half. Curveball was commanded at 69-71 with 11/5 rotation and changeup sat 62-66.
5-foot-5, 165-pound primary right-handed pitcher featured a standout bullpen session. Merced used a quick arm from a high 3/4 arm-slot to deliver 78-80 mph fastballs with arm-side-run. Demonstrated good feel for tight 69-72 mph curveballs that showed 11/5 rotation. His 62-65 mph changeups were thrown with good sell and had natural cut. Right-handed hitter begins with a square stance and utilizes a leg-lift stride to initiate his swing. Showcased a feel for all fields during batting practice as he recorded a 69 mph bat-exit-velocity. Used impressive footwork and smooth hands during defensive evaluations to register accurate throws of 78 mph across the infield. Ran an 8.03 60-yard dash.
+ 2019 PBR Junior Future Games Selection (14U Team Pennsylvania)