2026 Stats
AVG
.232
HR
3
RBI
13
R
15
SB
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Merrill's 2025 was not as much of a sophomore slump as it was a visit to the School of Hard Knocks. Merrill had a rough 2025 with an early hamstring strain that cost him a month, a concussion in mid June that returned him to the injured list for another 10 days, and a left ankle sprain in mid-August that resulted in a third trip to the injured list. Merrill, despite the setbacks, still finished the season with a solid 116 wRC+ and a .264/.317/.457 triple-slash line, but it came in just 115 games. He was pacing to meet or exceed his run production statistics, but the ankle sprain and hamstring injuries essentially shut down his running game, as he attempted just three steals all season after stealing 16 of 19 in 2024. Merrill's increase in strikeout rate also could be written off as being due to the concussion and injury recoveries. His acquisition cost in most leagues should be lower this year because of the injuries, but Merrill's upside remains strong. He does not even turn 23 until a few weeks into the season. Stretch goal: A 25-25 season. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a nine-year, $135 million contract extension in April of 2025. Contract includes up to $30 million in total escalators with 500 plate appearances in each season throughout the contract. Contract includes $30 million team option for 2035 that becomes a $30 million player option with one top-five finish in MVP voting from 2026 through 2034.
Racks up three hits in victory
Merrill went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs and a stolen base Tuesday in a 4-1 win over Seattle.
Analysis
Merrill notched one of the Padres' two extra-base hits in the game and recorded the team's only theft. The star outfielder seems to be turning things around after a slow start to the season, as he's batting .467 (7-for-15) with a home run, two doubles, four RBI, six runs and two steals over his past four games. Prior to the surge, Merrill had hit just .184 across his first 13 contests of the campaign.
Merrill notched one of the Padres' two extra-base hits in the game and recorded the team's only theft. The star outfielder seems to be turning things around after a slow start to the season, as he's batting .467 (7-for-15) with a home run, two doubles, four RBI, six runs and two steals over his past four games. Prior to the surge, Merrill had hit just .184 across his first 13 contests of the campaign.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
+31%
OPS vs RHP
2026
+18%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2024vs Left | .655 | 346 | 7 | 42 | .240 | ||||
| Since 2024vs Right | .855 | 819 | 36 | 128 | .291 | ||||
| 2026vs Left | .794 | 20 | 0 | 6 | .278 | ||||
| 2026vs Right | .671 | 69 | 3 | 7 | .219 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .648 | 170 | 2 | 19 | .236 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .844 | 313 | 14 | 48 | .279 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .646 | 156 | 5 | 17 | .240 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .891 | 437 | 19 | 73 | .311 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2024
+4%
OPS on Road
2026
+109%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2024Home | .780 | 587 | 24 | 91 | .254 | ||||
| Since 2024Away | .810 | 578 | 19 | 79 | .298 | ||||
| 2026Home | .867 | 57 | 2 | 10 | .294 | ||||
| 2026Away | .414 | 32 | 1 | 3 | .129 | ||||
| 2025Home | .784 | 245 | 10 | 42 | .243 | ||||
| 2025Away | .765 | 238 | 6 | 25 | .284 | ||||
| 2024Home | .759 | 285 | 12 | 39 | .256 | ||||
| 2024Away | .888 | 308 | 12 | 51 | .326 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Jackson Merrill compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.33BB Rate
6.7%K Rate
20.2%BABIP
.262ISO
.183AVG
.232OBP
.284SLG
.415OPS
.699wOBA
.302Exit Velocity
88.8 mphHard Hit Rate
33.8%Barrels/PA
10.1%Expected BA
.254Expected SLG
.496Sprint Speed
25.6 ft/secGround Ball %
42.2%Line Drive %
17.2%Fly Ball %
40.6%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Remember when Merrill accompanied the Padres overseas for the Korea Series but wasn't guaranteed to make the traditional Opening Day roster? He obviously stayed with the club, playing in 156 games and finishing second in the National League Rookie of the Year voting. A shortstop by trade, Merrill held his own in center field, displaying a plus arm and range. At the plate, he parlayed 68th percentile hard-hit and 78th percentile barrel rates into a 130 wRC+. The only hole in the Merrill's freshman season was a 4.9 percent walk rate, but fanning just 17 percent of the time masks a lack of patience. The Padres were mid-pack in steals, with Merrill chipping in with a useful 16 bags. It wasn't much, but Merrill undershot his xBA and xSLG, so he could benefit from positive regression. He lost shortstop eligibility, but in today's landscape Merrill's fantasy value is unaffected.
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Goes deep in win
Merrill went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and one stolen base in Sunday's 7-2 victory over the Rockies.
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Slugs second homer Sunday
Merrill went 3-for-5 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and two additional runs in an 8-6 win against the Red Sox on Sunday.
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Riding pine Saturday
Merrill isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Red Sox.
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Prevents shutout with late blast
Merrill went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run Monday in a loss to the Giants.
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Swats second spring homer
Merrill went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, two total runs and two total RBI in a Cactus League win over Seattle on Thursday.
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Keeps building ROTY case
Merrill was named the National League Rookie of the Month for August on Tuesday.
Analysis
Merrill, who also won the award for his performance in June, posted a .303/.343/.626 slash line with five doubles, three triples, five steals, seven homers, 23 RBI and 18 runs in 27 games during August. The 21-year-old has come through in the clutch for the Friars, as he has seven homers and a 1.107 OPS in 80 plate appearances in late-and-close situations, which are in the seventh inning or later with the batting team tied, ahead by one, or the tying run at least on deck. Merrill has built a strong case for NL Rookie of the Year, but Paul Skenes and Jackson Chourio are also firmly in the mix.
Merrill, who also won the award for his performance in June, posted a .303/.343/.626 slash line with five doubles, three triples, five steals, seven homers, 23 RBI and 18 runs in 27 games during August. The 21-year-old has come through in the clutch for the Friars, as he has seven homers and a 1.107 OPS in 80 plate appearances in late-and-close situations, which are in the seventh inning or later with the batting team tied, ahead by one, or the tying run at least on deck. Merrill has built a strong case for NL Rookie of the Year, but Paul Skenes and Jackson Chourio are also firmly in the mix.