20.8
Hand Speed (max)
7/19/23
CLASS OF 2026
OF
Alex
Merkle
Reading Memorial (HS) • MA
5' 9" • 170LBS
R/R • 16yr 8mo
Travel Team: Antonelli Baseball
5' 9" • 170LBS
R/R • 16yr 8mo
Travel Team: Antonelli Baseball
Rankings
2026 National
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Best Of Stats
70.7
Bat Speed (max)
7/19/23
30.8
Rot. Acc (max)
7/19/23
-
Hard Hit %
95.9
Exit Velocity (max)
6/18/24
80.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/18/24
329
Distance (max)
6/18/24
69
Sweet Spot %
7/19/23
6.82
60
6/18/24
3.92
30-yd
7/19/23
1.76
10-yd
7/19/23
19.6
Run speed (max)
7/19/23
-
INF Velo
90
OF Velo
6/18/24
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.82
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
14.1
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
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.9
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).
329
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
186
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.9
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).
86.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
322
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
247
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
31.3
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.
2024 New England Top Prospect Games @ Clark University (Invite Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
95.9
Exit Velocity (max)
80.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
186
Distance (avg)
329
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 New England Prospect Showcase II
Jul 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.5
Exit Velocity (max)
76.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
247
Distance (avg)
322
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.7
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.
2023 New England Prospect Showcase II
Jul 19, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.8
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
70.7
Bat Speed (max)
67.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.76
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.92
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.04
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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Alex Merkle: OF, (2026) Reading Memorial, MA. 5-foot-8, 155-pound. (67.7 mph bat speed average). (18.8 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a quick stride. Bat speed is efficient, has a simple upward swing plane and high finish. Solid his best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 83 mph; had a natural exchange, sure hands, and consistent footwork. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Had a loose arm action with a high ¾ slot. (Max spin ; Avg ).