LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2014 National Pre-Draft Showcase
Angel Merced is a 2014 C/RHP with a 6-2 205 lb. frame from Guaynabo, PR who attends Puerto Rico Baseball Academy. Has an athletic build with present strength in body. Hits from both sides of the plate, from the right side, short swing with good bat speed. Has strength in swing with fast hands, from the left side, hits from slightly open stance, hard pull contact with raw power potential. Has bat speed from both sides of plate and showed high level tools from both sides. Defensively, very strong arm with a quick tranfer and release. Accurate throws and feet work well. Also pitched, high effort delivery with pure arm strength, showed a change up, Has arm strength to develop as pitcher if he focused on it. Ran a 6.86. Named to Top Prospect List. Committed to UNOH.