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Sam Merli
2023 GRAD
 |  SS/2B, OF, RHP
 |  Mint Hill, NC
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Best PG Grade
7.5
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OVERALL SS OVERALL SS
Independence
HIGH SCHOOL
5-7
  140
HEIGHT/WEIGHT
R/R
BATS/THROWS
18 and 11 mos
AGE
18 and 7 mos
Age at 2023 Draft
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PG EVENT RESULTS
76 mph
FB VELO
10/8/2021
7.91 sec
60 YARD DASH
6/23/2020
1.84 sec
10 YARD SPLIT
6/23/2020
69 mph
IF VELO
6/23/2020
74 mph
EXIT VELO
6/24/2020
LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2020 National Academic Showcase  
Sam Merli is a 2023 SS/2B, OF with a 5-5 130 lb. frame from Mint Hill, NC who attends Independence. Developing build that stands to drastically improve as he continues to progress. Primary infielder, rounds the ball well, deep funnel after fielding. Active footwork, shows some range to his forehand side. Stays on top of his throws across the diamond. Arm strength will develop nicely alongside his build. At the plate, uses an even and upright stance with simple stride trigger. Linear path, stays connected in his swing. Shows some quick twitch actions with good bat speed for his build. Middle of the field approach, good student in the classroom as well.
PG CAREER PROGRESSION
+4 MPH
FB Velo since 06/28/2019
+3.55 MPH
Max Barrel Speed since 06/23/2020
+1.36
Impact Momentum since 06/23/2020
+1.85 Gs
Max Acceleration since 06/23/2020
Best PG Grade: 7.5
PERCENTILE RANKINGS
CLASS OF2023 in the recorded year
CATEGORY TOP RESULT CLASS AVG PERCENTILE
FB 76 mph 78 mph
33.93%
60 7.91 sec 7.42 sec
13.82%
10 SPL 1.84 sec 1.73 sec
17.15%
IF 69 mph 77 mph
10.79%
CATEGORIES TOP RESULT CLASS AVG PERCENTILE
Exit Velo 74 mph 80 mph
16.86%

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CATEGORY TOP RESULT CLASS AVG PERCENTILE
Max Barrel Speed 58.473 mph 62.85 mph
21.21%
Impact Momentum 22.158 23.34
28.97%
Max Acceleration 25.325 g's 30.73 g's
15.87%
BEST SINGLE GAME STATS
BATTING STATSLAST OCCURRENCE
At bats: 4 Jun 28, 2023 vs. West Coast Guapos-Tx
Runs: 2 Jan 16, 2022 vs. Trosky Baseball Underclass
Hits: 2 Oct 10, 2021 vs. Ninth Inning Royals 17U Edwards
RBI's: 4 Jul 29, 2023 vs. Showtime baseball 2023
Doubles: 1 Jun 28, 2023 vs. West Coast Guapos-Tx
Total bases: 3 Oct 09, 2021 vs. Wahoos
Walks: 1 Jun 27, 2023 vs. 3n2 Sticks Baseball 18U Florida Scout Team
SAC flies: 1 Jun 27, 2020 vs. 5 Star 15U Mizell
Stolen bases: 2 Jun 28, 2020 vs. Delmarva Aces 15U 2023
Hit by pitch: 1 Jun 26, 2023 vs. Premier Baseball Club 18u
PITCHING STATSLAST OCCURRENCE
Inn. pitched: 6.1 Jun 30, 2019 vs. Team Carolina Demarini
Runs allowed: 0 Oct 09, 2021 vs. Wahoos
Earned runs: 0 Oct 10, 2021 vs. Ninth Inning Royals 17U Edwards
Hits allowed: 0 Oct 09, 2021 vs. Wahoos
Strikeouts: 5 Jun 30, 2019 vs. Team Carolina Demarini
Walks allowed: 0 Oct 09, 2021 vs. Wahoos
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