2025 Stats
AVG
.264
HR
16
RBI
67
R
59
SB
1
2026 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Merrill's 2025 was not as much of a sophomore slump as it was a visit to the School of Hard Knocks. Merrill had a rough 2025 with an early hamstring strain which cost him a month, a concussion in mid June which returned him to the injured list for another 10 days, and a left ankle spain in mid-August that resulted in a third trip to the injured list. Merrill, despite the setbacks, still finished the season with a solid 116 wRC+ and a .264/.317/.457 triple-slash line, but it came in just 115 games. He was pacing to meet or exceed his run production statistics, but the ankle sprain and hamstring injuries essentially shut down his running game as he attempted just three steals all season after stealing 16 of 19 in 2024. Merrill's increase in strikeout rate could also be written off to the concusion and injury recoveries. His acquisition cost in most leagues should be lower this year coming off the issues of 2025, but Merrill's upside remains strong. He does not even turn 23 until a few weeks into the season. Stretch goal: A 25-25 season. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a nine-year, $135 million contract extension in April of 2025. Contract includes up to $30 million in total escalators with 500 plate appearances in each season throughout the contract. Contract includes $30 million team option for 2035 that becomes a $30 million player option with one top-five finish in MVP voting from 2026 through 2034.
Pops homer to conclude postseason
Merrill went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Cubs in Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series.
Analysis
Merrill accounted for the Padres' only run in their loss to the Cubs by leading off the ninth inning with a home run. He had a disappointing regular season but ended the campaign well, tallying eight home runs with 18 RBI and 18 runs scored across his final 22 games -- including the postseason.
Merrill accounted for the Padres' only run in their loss to the Cubs by leading off the ninth inning with a home run. He had a disappointing regular season but ended the campaign well, tallying eight home runs with 18 RBI and 18 runs scored across his final 22 games -- including the postseason.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+35%
OPS vs RHP
2025
+30%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2023vs Left | .647 | 326 | 7 | 36 | .238 | ||||
| Since 2023vs Right | .871 | 750 | 33 | 121 | .298 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .648 | 170 | 2 | 19 | .236 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .844 | 313 | 14 | 48 | .279 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .646 | 156 | 5 | 17 | .240 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .891 | 437 | 19 | 73 | .311 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2023
+8%
OPS on Road
2025
+2%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2023Home | .771 | 530 | 22 | 81 | .250 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | .834 | 546 | 18 | 76 | .308 | ||||
| 2025Home | .784 | 245 | 10 | 42 | .243 | ||||
| 2025Away | .765 | 238 | 6 | 25 | .284 | ||||
| 2024Home | .759 | 285 | 12 | 39 | .256 | ||||
| 2024Away | .888 | 308 | 12 | 51 | .326 | ||||
| 2023Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Jackson Merrill compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.31BB Rate
6.8%K Rate
22.4%BABIP
.312ISO
.193AVG
.264OBP
.317SLG
.457OPS
.774wOBA
.336Exit Velocity
89.7 mphHard Hit Rate
33.1%Barrels/PA
9.1%Expected BA
.269Expected SLG
.486Sprint Speed
24.2 ft/secGround Ball %
37.7%Line Drive %
22.2%Fly Ball %
40.1%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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A 6-foot-3 lefty-hitting shortstop, Merrill split his age-20 season between High-A and Double-A. His 12.1 percent strikeout rate was exceptional for a prospect of his caliber who was young for his levels. Merrill's hit tool has a chance to be pretty special, but he also has above-average power potential and lacks pronounced lefty/righty splits. He's a decent athlete and could chip in double-digit steals early in his career. Merrill played the vast majority of his games at shortstop, but he also saw five games in left field, two games at second base and a game at first base. San Diego has an extremely shallow depth chart, so while Merrill's most natural positions may be spoken for, there should be room for him somewhere this summer.
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Productive in blowout win
Merrill went 2-for-3 with two doubles, two walks, three RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 12-4 win over the Diamondbacks.
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Swats homer in loss Wednesday
Merrill went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to Milwaukee on Wednesday.
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Sitting Tuesday
Merrill is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Brewers.
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Stays hot with homer
Merrill went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two additional runs scored in Saturday's 7-3 win over the White Sox.
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Homers in loss
Merrill went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Tuesday's loss to the Mets.
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Keeps building ROTY case
Merrill was named the National League Rookie of the Month for August on Tuesday.
Analysis
Merrill, who also won the award for his performance in June, posted a .303/.343/.626 slash line with five doubles, three triples, five steals, seven homers, 23 RBI and 18 runs in 27 games during August. The 21-year-old has come through in the clutch for the Friars, as he has seven homers and a 1.107 OPS in 80 plate appearances in late-and-close situations, which are in the seventh inning or later with the batting team tied, ahead by one, or the tying run at least on deck. Merrill has built a strong case for NL Rookie of the Year, but Paul Skenes and Jackson Chourio are also firmly in the mix.
Merrill, who also won the award for his performance in June, posted a .303/.343/.626 slash line with five doubles, three triples, five steals, seven homers, 23 RBI and 18 runs in 27 games during August. The 21-year-old has come through in the clutch for the Friars, as he has seven homers and a 1.107 OPS in 80 plate appearances in late-and-close situations, which are in the seventh inning or later with the batting team tied, ahead by one, or the tying run at least on deck. Merrill has built a strong case for NL Rookie of the Year, but Paul Skenes and Jackson Chourio are also firmly in the mix.