Hayden Merda

Hayden Merda is a 26-year-old RHP in the NYY organization, currently at the AA→AAA level. Across 52.0 innings, Hayden has posted a 4.15 ERA with a 3.30 xFIP and 1.48 WHIP. The strikeout rate sits at 36.0% against a 13.8% walk rate, a 22.2% K-BB% and 19.6% swinging-strike rate.

On the Statcast side, the fastball averages 91.6 mph (topping at 98.8) with +9.2" of induced vertical break and a -6.70° vertical approach angle.