- Full name Leighton Mercurius
- Born 10/30/2004 in Las Vegas, NV
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 170 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Faith Lutheran
Top Rankings
Draft Prospects
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School:UNLV Age At Draft: 21.7
Mercurius is a West Coast arm to follow closely both this year and next. After sitting in the low 90s with his fastball last spring, Mercurius’ heater this season has been up to 97 mph with some life in the top-third of the zone. Mercurius’ gyro slider will need to add sharpness, though that should come as he fills out. Mercurius completes his arsenal with a mid-80s changeup that projects as a fine third offering. Mercurius has a projectable frame and is an advanced athlete who moves well on the mound. There’s plenty to dream on, and his stuff should only tick up as he becomes more of a finished product physically. -
School:UNLV Age At Draft: 21.7
Mercurius is a West Coast arm to follow closely both this year and next. After sitting in the low 90s with his fastball last spring, Mercurius’ heater this season has been up to 97 mph with some life in the top-third of the zone. Mercurius’ gyro slider will need to add sharpness, though that should come as he fills out. Mercurius completes his arsenal with a mid-80s changeup that projects as a fine third offering. Mercurius has a projectable frame and is an advanced athlete who moves well on the mound. There’s plenty to dream on, and his stuff should only tick up as he becomes more of a finished product physically.
