Personal Information
Name:Ayden MertzCity & State:Kansas City, MOBirth Year:2001COMMITTEDUNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
RHP / 2B2020 Graduate
Physical Attributes
Height:5' 11"Weight:155Bench:150Squat:215Handed:RightSport:BaseballPositions:RHP,
2BAthletic Accomplishments
This 2020 grad plays baseball at always powerful Park Hill H.S., competing in 5A play in the Kansas City Area. As a sophomore, Ayden was a RHP/2B on the loaded varsity unit. Using his 3 pitch arsenal (FB, Slider, Change Up), Ayden is a force on the mound and is also an elite Middle Infielder (2B). Playing his select ball with the highly respected Prodigy Baseball Academy, Ayden is no stranger to top-notch competition. Receiving an invite to the Perfect Game Underclass Showcase and being named to the WWBA 15U All-Tourney Team (Pitcher + Position), Ayden has received multiple D1 camp invites and is WITHOUT A DOUBT a young man to keep a close eye on these next few seasons in both high school and select play.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Camp Invites (to-date)</strong></span><br />Notre Dame<br />South Dakota State<br />Virginia<br />Stanford<br />Murray StateAthletic Statistics
Standing 5'11"-155lbs as a junior, Ayden combines his repeatable delivery on the mound with his good feel at the plate and his high baseball IQ to have a BRIGHT upperclassman career ahead of himself at PHHS and beyond. His most recent select stats and other pertinent info can be found below!<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;"><strong>2017 Summer Stats (Hitting)</strong></span><br /><strong>BA</strong> - .366<br /><strong>OBP</strong> - .500<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;"><strong>2017 Summer Stats (Pitching)</strong></span><br /><strong>IP</strong> - 31.2<br /><strong>ERA</strong> - 2.87<br /><strong>K's</strong> - 33<br /><strong>Hits</strong> - 26<br /><strong>ER</strong> - 13<br /><br /><strong>Fastball</strong> - 88mph<br /><strong>Slider</strong> - 76mph<br /><strong>Change Up</strong> - 72mph<br /><strong>Exit Velocity</strong> - 84mphScholastic Information
School:Park Hill H.S.Graduation Year:2020District:5AGPA:3.985ACT:25 (PACT)Enrollment:1,900Major:Radiologist
Honors:AP Courses, A Plus Program, Academic Letter, Academic All-State
High School Coach:Blaine LewisPhone:(816) 507-4383Second or Club Coach:Michael YounghanzPhone:(816) 315-4323Club Team:Prodigy Baseball AcademyUpcoming Schedule & Recent News
While Ayden has already proven himself on the baseball fields at PHHS and with his Prodigy Baseball Academy, he also understands the importance of keeping his grades up to reach his lofty collegiate goals. As a junior, Ayden is carrying an excellent 3.985 GPA, including AP Courses, earned his Academic Letter and Academic All-State Honors, and is a member of the A Plus Program. For more information on this bright & well-mannered young man, contact our Kansas City Metro Area Director, Dionandre Josenberger, at (816) 602-4235. Our staff at the Corporate Office in San Antonio can also be reached at (210) 494-6363 anytime!