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2026 Baseball Roster

Matthew Merk #63 C

  • Position:
    Catcher
  • Height:
    5-11
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Lockport, Ill.
  • Highschool:
    Lockport Township East

Summary

Biography

About

  • All-Conference selection in the Southwest Suburban Conference as a junior and senior at Lockport Township East

  • Off the field, enjoys making social media content and spending time in the gym

2025 JUNIOR -– Played in 37 games and made 27 starts, ranking third on the team with a .307 batting average while slashing .307/.431/.426 on the year. He recorded a home run, seven doubles, and drove in 16 RBI. Defensively, he caught 13 of 47 attempted base stealers from the catcher position, contributing strong two-way production throughout the season.

2024 SOPHOMORE – Played in 40 games and made 31 starts, ranking second on the team with a .308 batting average. He slugged two home runs, drove in 26 RBI, and stole two bases on the year. Behind the plate, he threw out 13 of 56 attempted base stealers, providing solid production both offensively and defensively throughout the season.

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Season Stats

Season:
2026
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Career Stats

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Historical Player Information

  • 63

    2023-24Sophomore

    C
    5'11"
    63
  • 63

    2024-25Junior

    C
    5'11"
    63
  • 63

    2026Senior

    Catcher
    5'11"
    63
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