Jackson Merrill

MLB Player

Professional Baseball Shortstop / San Diego Padres

Born: April 19, 2003 | Bats/Throws: Left/Right

Shortstop Infielder

Scout Report: Merrill is considered one of baseball's top prospects with excellent hitting ability and defensive skills at shortstop.

Career Highlights

1MLB Debut

Made MLB debut with the San Diego Padres in 2024.

2Draft Selection

Selected 27th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft by San Diego.

3Minor League

Played in the Padres farm system from 2021-2023.

4Prospect Rankings

Ranked as top 100 prospect by MLB Pipeline in 2023.

5Batting Skills

Known for consistent contact and gap-to-gap power.

Scouting Note: Merrill has shown rapid development in his defensive skills while maintaining strong offensive production through the minors.

1Hitting

Left-handed batter with .285+ minor league average.

2Fielding

Strong arm with improving range at shortstop.

3Speed

Above-average runner with 15+ stolen base potential.

1Minor League Stats

Career .287 batting average in minors (2021-2023).

2Home Runs

Hit 15+ HRs in 2023 across AA/AAA.

3Fielding Percentage

.965 fielding % at shortstop in minors.

4MLB Debut Season

2024: Rookie campaign with San Diego.

Development Path: Merrill progressed rapidly through the Padres system, reaching MLB just 2.5 years after being drafted out of high school.