@MerikCarter 
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
9/04/21
CLASS OF 2022
2B
RHP
Merik
Carter
Rockvale (HS) • TN
6' 1" • 185LBS
L/R • 22yr 1mo
Travel Team: 5 Star National Midsouth 2022
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
78.4
Bat Speed (max)
9/04/21
12.6
Rot. Acc (max)
9/04/21
21
Hard Hit %
9/04/21
92.7
Exit Velocity (max)
10/16/21
83.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/16/21
351
Distance (max)
9/04/21
69
Sweet Spot %
9/27/20
6.94
60-yd
9/04/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
90
INF Velo
10/16/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
89
Velocity (max)
3/14/22
85 - 89
Velo Range
3/14/22
2276
Spin Rate (avg)
9/04/21
Changeup
78.9 - 81.1
Velo Range
9/04/21
2142
Spin Rate (avg)
9/04/21
Curveball
70 - 73
Velo Range
7/14/21
2370
Spin Rate (avg)
9/27/20
Slider
74.9 - 76.7
Velo Range
9/04/21
2427
Spin Rate (avg)
9/27/20
Positional Tools
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.94
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
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.
13.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.46
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
11.6
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
351
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
243
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
28.6
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
315
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
221
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.4
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.
5 Star Mid South Scout Day
Oct 16, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
92.7
Exit Velocity (max)
83.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
249
Distance (avg)
350
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
West Tennessee Fall Open I.D.
Sep 4, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
90.9
Exit Velocity (max)
83.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
226
Distance (avg)
351
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Tennessee Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 8, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.5
Exit Velocity (max)
82.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
296
Distance (avg)
333
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 17, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
86.4
Exit Velocity (max)
76.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
193
Distance (avg)
274
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Uncommitted Upperclass Showcase
Sep 27, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
86.6
Exit Velocity (max)
80.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
221
Distance (avg)
315
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
78.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.1
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.
21.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.1
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.
West Tennessee Fall Open I.D.
Sep 4, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
78.4
Bat Speed (max)
72.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Tennessee Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 8, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.7
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
70.4
Bat Speed (max)
67.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 17, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
68.3
Bat Speed (max)
65.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Uncommitted Upperclass Showcase
Sep 27, 2020
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
70.0
Bat Speed (max)
66.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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).
2239
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.
26.6
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).
69.0
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).
2303
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).
78.7
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).
2000
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).
74.4
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).
2295
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).
80.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.3
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).
2265
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.
28.6
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).
67.8
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).
2370
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).
77.0
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).
1873
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).
68.5
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).
2427
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).
West Tennessee Fall Open I.D.
Sep 4, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
86.5
Velocity (max)
85.1 - 86.3
Velo Range
84.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,404
Spin Rate (max)
2,276
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
76.9
Velocity (max)
74.9 - 76.7
Velo Range
74.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,383
Spin Rate (max)
2,313
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
81.1
Velocity (max)
78.9 - 81.1
Velo Range
78.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,218
Spin Rate (max)
2,142
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 17, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
83.0
Velocity (max)
81.6 - 82.7
Velo Range
79.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,333
Spin Rate (max)
2,197
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.2
Velocity (max)
68.4 - 69.7
Velo Range
66.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,372
Spin Rate (max)
2,303
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
69.9
Velocity (max)
69.4 - 69.9
Velo Range
67.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,232
Spin Rate (max)
2,232
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.0
Velocity (max)
76.3 - 77.8
Velo Range
74.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,907
Spin Rate (max)
1,829
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Uncommitted Upperclass Showcase
Sep 27, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
80.7
Velocity (max)
77.7 - 80.7
Velo Range
78.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,392
Spin Rate (max)
2,265
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.9
Velocity (max)
67.1 - 68.6
Velo Range
65.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,501
Spin Rate (max)
2,370
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
69.1
Velocity (max)
67.7 - 69.1
Velo Range
66.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,571
Spin Rate (max)
2,427
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.8
Velocity (max)
75.3 - 78.8
Velo Range
76.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,349
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 %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
87.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.2
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
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)
77.7
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Game Performance
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Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- PBR TN 2022 Scout Blog: Part 3 - Apr 18, 2022
- PBR TN: '22 Position Player Tracker - Nov 22, 2021
- 2021 TN Top Prospect Games: Trackman Breakdown - Jun 28, 2021
- TN Preseason All State Series: Leaderboards - Feb 10, 2021
- TN Preseason All-State: Quick Hits - Jan 27, 2021
- TN Preseason All-State: Trackman Breakdown - Jan 21, 2021
- TN Preseason All-State: Statistical Analysis - Jan 19, 2021
- Uncommitted Upperclass Showcase: Quick Hits - Oct 20, 2020
- Uncommitted Upperclass Showcase: Blast Leaderboard (9.27.20) - Oct 13, 2020
- Uncommitted Upperclass Showcase: Trackman Leaderboard (9.27.20) - Sep 29, 2020
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Rockvale is still the new kids on the block in a tough Murfreesboro district, but they held their own in the first full season. The UAH commit was essential in those efforts, manning 2B and pitching district games. He's got a nice stroke from the left side, and great feel to pitch and keep lineups at bay. He'll suit up for his final high school campaign, and try to help the Rockets make some noise against the traditional powers.
6-foot, 155-pounder put together a good summer with Blurprint baseball, as a skilled lefty stick at the top of the order. Lean, wiry frame with good projection. Tall, relaxed open stance with moderate leg kick and consistent timing for barreling up balls. Shows some pop to the pull side with good bat speed and some projection as he adds strength. Defensively, solid up the middle as he can handle the glove with sneaky range (7.46 runner) and clean transfers. On the bump, the right hander attacks the zone and throws multiple pitches for strikes. FB sits 78-80 (T82 this summer) playing up with a high spin rate (Max: 2392 rpm via Trackman). Comes out clean of low 3/4 slot, creating a challenging tunnel off high spin breaking ball at 67-70 (Max: 2571 rpm). Currently more CB with SL potential with velo uptick, but sharp 11/5 bite that has some swing n’ miss potential. Showed some feel for CH as 3rd offering with arm side fade. A step away physically/athletically, but a versatility two-way prospect, who can really spin it, handle the bat from the left side, and provide defensive flexibility.