LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2005 Southeast Top Prospect Showcase
Merit Hicks is a 2006 1B/OF/RHP from Columbus High School in Fortson, Georgia, with a 6'2'', 220 lb. frame. Hicks is a very strong player who put on a hitting display during the showcase games. He hit two home runs in game action, and had several other hard hit balls. Hicks is a right handed hitter who stays balanced in his swing and gets great leverage at the point of contact that helps generate his power. He really likes the ball on the inner half and he turns on it well with a quick bat. Hicks attacks the ball with good hand-eye coordination, and the ball jumps off his bat. Hicks will be a middle of the order run producer at the next level. Defensively he has a strong arm and solid actions around the first base bag. Hicks is a player with great upside on the diamond with his power bat, and off the field where he is an excellent student. A must follow.