AJ Merkel Stats & Scouting Report

IP	77
ERA	5.727
WHIP	1.558
BB/9	6.078
SO/9	8.649

Full name AJ Merkel
Born 11/10/1995 in Rowlett, TX
Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Oklahoma Baptist

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