P Dave Merritt #20
Age: 23 | Bats: S | Throws: R | Morale: Normal
03/12/2026
P DAVE MERRITT #20 - AGE: 23 - BATS: S - THROWS: R - MORALE: NORMAL
G GS Rec SV ERA IP HA HR BB K WHIP WAR
0 0 0-0 0 0.00 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.0
PITCHING RATINGS (OSA)
Overall Pot. Overall Vs Left Vs Right Pot.
Stuff 40 40 40 50
Movement 50 55 50 55
Control 40 40 40 50
PITCHING RATINGS
Pitch Cur. Pot.
Fastball 55 80
Changeup 40 50
Screwball 40 55
Forkball 35 45
 
OTHER PITCHING RATINGS
Velocity 97-99 Mph
Stamina 50
Suggested Role Starter
Type Neutral
Hold Runners 30
Defense 55
RUN/BUNT RATINGS
Running Speed: 25
Stealing Ability: 20
Baserunning Inst.: 25
Sacrifice Bunt: 45
Bunt for Hit: 25
   
GAME LOG, LAST 10 GAMES
Date Vs. Result Start IP H R ER BB K Dec
PERSONALITY
Not one to rest on his laurels.
Personality Class: Sparkplug
Birthday:09/17/2002
Born in:Kingston, NH
Nationality:American
Height:6' 1"
Weight:190 lbs
Local Popularity:Insignificant
National Pop.:Insignificant
STATUS
Contract:Minor League Contract
Salary:-
Signed Through:-
Major Service:None, None
Service This Yr:None
40-Man Service:None, None
Pro Service:3 Years
Arbitration Eligibility:Not yet eligible
Option Years:3 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted:2023, 23rd Pick in Round 1
CAREER PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
CAREER MINOR LEAGUE PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
2022 Total - 19 19 19 8 4 0 3.11 124.1 111 45 43 9 41 134 0 0 1.22 .309 3.05 3.3 100
2023 Total - 20 17 17 9 2 0 2.51 111.1 92 32 31 5 39 144 0 0 1.18 .312 2.27 4.3 100
2023 Texas (DSL) - R 20 5 5 1 1 0 3.13 23.0 24 8 8 1 7 23 0 0 1.35 .377 3.17 0.8 173
2023 Texas 2 (DSL) - R 20 3 3 0 1 0 1.83 19.2 16 4 4 0 2 26 0 0 0.92 .356 1.36 1.2 267
2023 Total - R 20 8 8 1 2 0 2.53 42.2 40 12 12 1 9 49 0 0 1.15 .368 2.33 2.0 206
2024 Asheville - A 21 9 9 3 3 0 2.58 59.1 49 19 17 3 18 62 2 0 1.13 .289 2.55 1.3 123
2024 Modesto - A+ 21 14 14 7 6 0 2.54 95.2 81 36 27 4 31 89 1 1 1.17 .291 3.11 2.0 140
2024 Total - A+ 21 23 23 10 9 0 2.55 155.0 130 55 44 7 49 151 3 1 1.15 .290 2.90 3.2 133
2025 Albuquerque - AAA 22 28 28 6 15 0 4.78 171.1 185 92 91 8 71 132 1 0 1.49 .336 4.06 2.5 90
Total PCL 28 28 6 15 0 4.78 171.1 185 92 91 8 71 132 1 0 1.49 .336 4.06 89.8
Total CAL 14 14 7 6 0 2.54 95.2 81 36 27 4 31 89 1 1 1.17 .291 3.11 140.5
Total SAL 9 9 3 3 0 2.58 59.1 49 19 17 3 18 62 2 0 1.13 .289 2.55 122.7
Total DSL 8 8 1 2 0 2.53 42.2 40 12 12 1 9 49 0 0 1.15 .368 2.33 206.4
CAREER FIELDING STATS
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%
PLAYER HISTORY
01/01/2023 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 40 (55); Movement: 40 (50); Control: 30 (60).
06/24/2023 Drafted in the 2023 first-year player draft (Round 1, Pick 23, 23rd overall pick) by the Texas Rangers, out of college Oklahoma State
07/02/2023 Signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers organization with a signing bonus of $3,630,000.
07/27/2023 Injured (tender shoulder),day-to-day for one week.
11/03/2023 Named the #91 prospect in the MLB
01/01/2024 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 45 (65); Movement: 50 (65); Control: 40 (65).
01/19/2024 Was traded by the Texas Rangers to the Colorado Rockies, along with SS Joe Hill and SS Mario Garza, in exchange for 2B Jurickson Profar.
05/27/2024 Injured on 05/24/2024, diagnosed with a forearm strain, will miss 4-5 weeks.
07/26/2024 Pitches a 5-hit shutout against the Stockton Ports with 1 strikeouts and 2 BB allowed!
01/01/2025 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 40 (50); Movement: 45 (50); Control: 40 (50).
01/01/2025 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 40 (50); Movement: 45 (50); Control: 40 (50).
01/01/2026 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 40 (50); Movement: 50 (55); Control: 40 (50).
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