Merit Jones

Merit Jones is a 22-year-old RHP in the MIN organization, currently at the Low-A level. Across 54.1 innings, Merit has posted a 3.81 ERA with a 4.33 xFIP and 1.25 WHIP. The strikeout rate sits at 24.5% against a 7.9% walk rate, a 16.6% K-BB% and 13.2% swinging-strike rate.

On the Statcast side, the fastball averages 88.0 mph (topping at 94.9) with +5.7" of induced vertical break and a -6.86° vertical approach angle.