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2018 PG Underclass All American Games
Logan Mercado is a 2020 3B/RHP with a 6-0 177 lb. frame from Pasco, WA who attends Tri-Cities Prep. Medium, athletic frame with square shoulders and present strength to fill throughout moving forward. Primary third baseman, does a nice job of staying low working to and through the ball, overall quickness to actions and repeats them well, softness to hands with a quick transfer, fields the ball out front and exhibits strength and carry across the diamond. Also pitched, moving parts to delivery and creates extension out front; quick and loose arm action working to a mid three-quarters release point. Works across body with fastball and generates life, topped out at 89 mph, ball comes out clean and creates deception upon release. Went to slider often for strikes, short tilting life up to 74 mph. Righthanded hitter, begins with a high hand set and back elbow at the plate; utilize a high leg lift trigger for timing in the box. Simple swing mechanics and remains linear with swing path through the zone, create line drive contact off the barrel. Comfort working to the middle of the field, shows a handle for the barrel when getting hands extended out front. Good student. Verbal commitment to Oregon.