Jackson Merrill

22-Year-Old OutfielderOF

San Diego Padres

2025 Stats

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.264

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2026 Projections

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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

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