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2021 Northwest Prospect Showcase
Luke Mertlich is a 2023 LHP/1B, OF with a 5-10 200 lb. frame from Puyallup, WA who attends Gov John Rogers. He has a good frame with a strong build. Ran the sixty yard dash in 7.30 seconds. Primary left-handed pitcher that has a knee to belt leg kick and creates torque by taking his knee towards his back hip. He has a short arm action and fires from a high 3/4 arm slot. He lands slight closed off and finishes off the the glove side with his body. His fastball has nice sinking action and cuts at times. He is able to move it around the zone well. His change up has some depth and fade to it. His curveball is loose with nice depth and he is able to throw it for a strike. Secondary first baseman that showed good movements and clean footwork when throwing to both bags. He has a strong arm that created nice carry on his throws. Also worked out in the outfield, fielding the ball out front nicely and showing similar arm strength that he had at first base. Offensively, he starts in an even stance with low hands. He shifts his weight through the swing well and was able to generate nice carry to the pull side gap. He has a line drive approach and found his best success when working up the middle. Excellent student.