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Steven Merkel '22 Recruiting Profile
ClubTeam Valle
Height5'9"
Weight175lbs
Age20
Primary PositionShortstop
Secondary Position3rd Base
Dominant HandRight
Top Infield Velocity78
Exit Velocity82
Consistent Infield Velocity76
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Steven merkel cla...Personal Statement
I aspire to play college baseball at the Div I level. I'm willing to put in the time and effort to reach my goal. I take my education very serious as well. I might be young, but I know what I want to achieve. I don’t like to lose
Athletics
High School Information
- Years w/ Varsity
- 2 years
- Varsity Starter
- 2 years
- 2019 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #2
- 2018 Varsity Team
- Starter- Jersey: #2
Individual Awards
- 1st Team All-County
- 2017 Club/Travel Team
- Starter- Jersey: #2
Individual Awards
- Captain
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 6 seasons
- 2019 Team Valle (15u)
- 2018 Team Valle (14u)
- Team Captain
- 2017 Team Valle (14u )
- played up when needed
- 2017 Upstate Baseball League (High School)
- 2016 Team Valle (12u)
- 2015 Team Valle (12U)
Coach References
- High School Head Coach
- Dave Valle
- Travel / Club Coach
- John Valle
- Travel / Club Coach
- Yimy Rodriguez
- Strength
- Jacob Bunce
Events
- Camp/Event
- Beast of the east
- 7/04/19 to 7/07/19
Training
- Roc Strength
- 3 years
- work under the direction of Jacob Bunce in the off season 6 days a week
- Next Pro Training
- 3 years
- working under the direction of Jake Welch
Additional Sports
- Basketball
- 2 years
- Junior Varsity Team
- Soccer
- 1 year
- Freshman Team
- Soccer
- 1 year
- Varsity Team
- Recognized as the Most Improved Player as a freshman goalie playing on varsity with only 1 year of experience.
Statistics
| Statistic | 2018 Varsity Team | 2017 Club/Travel Te |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. | .455 | .379 |
| R | 13 | 18 |
| H | 25 | 33 |
| 2B | 1 | 5 |
| RBI | 12 | 32 |
| SLG% | .473 | 1.000 |
| BB | 12 | 7 |
| HBP | 4 | 2 |
| SO | 13 | 4 |
| OB% | .577 | .874 |
| SB/Attempts | 14 | 7 |
| Games Started | 1 | |
| Innings Pitched | 14 | |
| Earned Runs | 6.43 | |
| Batter's BB | 10 | |
| Batter's SO | 18 | |
| GP/GS | 29 | |
| AB | 87 | |
| 3B | 0 | |
| HR | 0 | |
| PO | 39 | |
| Errors | 3 | |
| Fielding % | .948 | |
| Team Record | 19-12-1 |
Academics
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Academic Accomplishments
Are you in AP/IB classes?
Yes. Completed Living Environment (AP) Completed Earth Science (AP) CompletedGlobal History 9th grade courseRegistered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsPresident's Award for Educational Excellence 2016-2017. High Honor Roll. As an incoming freshman in 2018, I have 5 high school credits. I've completed two years of LOTE/Language (American Sign Language). Global History, Living Environment, Earth Science and two credits for sign language.
- Activities*3 years of Piano lessons under direction of Dr. Joe Irrera 2012-2015 *Current participate in my town's police explorer program (Greece Police Explorer) *Assistant town youth baseball coach for Hilton Rec Baseball Program 2017,2018 *Umpire for Greece Little League 2017, 2018
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