Hayden Merda

Hayden Merda is a 26-year-old RHP in the NYY organization, currently at the AA→AAA level. Across 51.1 innings, Hayden has posted a 3.68 ERA with a 3.00 xFIP and 1.38 WHIP. The strikeout rate sits at 36.8% against a 12.6% walk rate, a 24.2% K-BB% and 19.9% swinging-strike rate.

On the Statcast side, the fastball averages 91.4 mph (topping at 98.8) with +9.0" of induced vertical break and a -6.70° vertical approach angle.