NEWSLETTER
Good stuff to get into today from around the Cubs farm system …
Mervis, 24, is probably viewed more favorably from a data perspective than through a scouting lens. Scouts see a somewhat stiff body with below-average agility, likely meaning that he could be relegated to being a designated hitter. They also question his ability to hit elite velocity or spin, both of which have become plentiful in the big leagues. The data analysts love the batted-ball numbers, and while they see chase concerns and potential struggles against left-handed pitching, there’s the chance for a strong-side platoon bat with plus raw power and potential to impact games with his bat. Scouts project him as more of an up-and-down player with solid pop.
