LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2021 14U National Showcase
Jake Merz is a 2024 C/RHP/3B with a 5-9 145 lb. frame from Congers, NY who attends St. Joseph Regional. Young athletic build with lots of room to get stronger. 7.64 runner in the sixty. Has good footwork behind the plate defensively, quick lower half actions, receives the ball cleanly, nice arm strength for his age with good carry on his throws, projects well defensively as he gets stronger. Also plays some third base. Right handed hitter, hits from a spread stance with a leg lift trigger, has a short and quick swing with an inside direct hand path, gets the barrel out front with some lift to his plane, solid barrels, has a good base swing to grow into with physical maturity. Excellent student.