Rank History
| Year | Team | Position | Team Rank | OFP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | CHC | 1B | 52 | 35 |
Grades Update: Nov 2020
| OFP | Role | Hit | Power | Field | Arm | Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 40 | 50 | 40 |
Nov 2020 Report
Evaluator: Matt Thompson
Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 225 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2020 UDFA
RuleV: 2023
Physical Description: Two way player at Duke that focused primarily on hitting during his last two years on campus. Mervis has big thighs and rear end but still has mobility and athleticism. We could've been on the cusp of a breakout season for Mervis, he had more walks than strikeouts in 16 college games before the shutdown.
Hit: Bat doesn't stay in the zone very long so he will always be prone to swinging and missing. Lots of hand movement but everything is firing towards the ball after his modest leg kick and stride. Need to see more of him to know if 2019 plate discipline gains stick. Grade: 40
Power: Above-average power plays average in games. Looks to lift and elevate pull side. Capable of some impressive homers when everything lines up. Cubs might have something here. Grade: 50
Field: No issues with him at first base, but lacks the athleticism to play anywhere else on the diamond. Grade: 40
Arm: As a pitcher he can gas it up to 93. Above-average arm doesn't help much at first base. Grade: 50
Run: Below average runner. Speed isn't his game. Grade: 40
Overall: Matt Mervis started his career in college as an arm, but the last two seasons on campus he was their primary first baseman. There's some untapped potential here depending on how much you buy into his success in the abbreviated 2020 NCAA campaign. Reportedly has looked good during instructs and is a name to watch as a power bat that appears to be developing some plate skills.
OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: High
