P Ayden Mertz #69
Age: 26 | Bats: R | Throws: R | Morale: Normal
08/09/2027
 OA: 20 POT: 20
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P AYDEN MERTZ #69 - AGE: 26 - BATS: R - THROWS: R - MORALE: NORMAL
G GS Rec SV ERA IP HA HR BB K WHIP WAR
0 0 0-0 0 0.00 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.0
PITCHING RATINGS (OSA)
Overall Pot. Overall Vs Left Vs Right Pot.
Stuff 40 35 40 40
Movement 30 30 30 30
Control 35 35 35 40
PITCHING RATINGS
Pitch Cur. Pot.
Fastball 45 45
Slider 45 45
Curveball 45 55
Changeup 45 50
 
OTHER PITCHING RATINGS
Velocity 90-92 Mph
Stamina 50
Suggested Role BP/Emergency SP
Type Extreme Flyball
Hold Runners 35
Defense 40
RUN/BUNT RATINGS
Running Speed: 25
Stealing Ability: 25
Baserunning Inst.: 30
Sacrifice Bunt: 50
Bunt for Hit: 20
   
GAME LOG, LAST 10 GAMES
Date Vs. Result Start IP H R ER BB K Dec
PERSONALITY
Always has snacks in his locker.
Birthday:07/20/2001
Born in:Kansas City, MO
Nationality:American
Height:5' 11"
Weight:185 lbs
Local Popularity:Unknown
National Pop.:Unknown
STATUS
Contract:None, Free Agent
Salary:-
Signed Through:-
Major Service:None, None
Service This Yr:None
40-Man Service:None, None
Pro Service:2 Years
Arbitration Eligibility:Not yet eligible
Option Years:3 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted:2025, 6th Pick in Round 20
CAREER PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
CAREER MINOR LEAGUE PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
2023 Total - 21 12 11 2 5 0 5.45 72.2 79 47 44 9 48 60 0 0 1.75 .303 5.18 -0.0 100
2024 Total - 22 15 12 3 5 0 5.90 82.1 95 55 54 13 50 69 0 0 1.76 .306 5.47 -0.3 100
2025 Total - 23 14 11 4 3 0 4.11 76.2 78 39 35 8 30 72 0 0 1.41 .314 3.89 1.1 100
2025 Myrtle Beach - A 23 20 20 6 6 0 4.77 105.2 108 57 56 15 45 106 0 0 1.45 .329 5.09 1.4 107
2026 Chula Vista - R 24 29 3 5 3 3 7.09 59.2 76 47 47 13 18 72 0 0 1.58 .387 7.35 0.9 121
Total CAR 20 20 6 6 0 4.77 105.2 108 57 56 15 45 106 0 0 1.45 .329 5.09 106.7
Total MR 29 3 5 3 3 7.09 59.2 76 47 47 13 18 72 0 0 1.58 .387 7.35 121.4
CAREER FIELDING STATS
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%
PLAYER HISTORY
01/01/2024 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 30 (40); Movement: 20 (25); Control: 25 (40).
05/16/2024 Was not drafted and returned to college.
01/01/2025 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 30 (40); Movement: 20 (25); Control: 25 (35).
05/16/2025 Drafted in the 2025 first-year player draft (Round 20, Pick 6, 614th overall pick) by the Chicago Cubs, out of college University of Kansas
05/20/2025 Injured (torn fingernail),day-to-day for 5 days.
07/03/2025 Injured (sprained elbow),day-to-day for one week.
01/01/2026 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 35 (45); Movement: 30 (40); Control: 45 (55).
04/25/2026 Injured (strained hamstring),out for 5-6 weeks.
09/21/2026 Released by the Chicago organization.
01/01/2027 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 35 (40); Movement: 30 (35); Control: 45 (45).
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