LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2019 Rocky Mountain Showcase
Vincent Merlo is a 2021 C/OF with a 5-7 150 lb. frame from Centennial, CO who attends Cherry Creek. Medium frame with a slender build and room to fill out moving forward. Ran a 7.54 second 60-yard dash. Worked out defensively as a primary catcher. Receives out in front after a high set up. Longer exchanges with arm speed into release. Throws topping out at 70 MPH and popping a 2.31 during workouts. Also worked out as a secondary outfielder. Aggressive close to the baseball. Fields to the side with a quick upward exchange. Compact arm strike making accurate throws to the bag topping out at 77 MPH. Lefthanded hitter with a slightly open stance and leg lift trigger for timing. Line drive plane through the zone with rotational actions. Will spin off the baseball at times. Works the middle of the field when staying square at the plate with elevated contact off the bat.