Everyone thought the Padres were crazy for getting all the shortstops. Merrill, Tatis, Kim, Cronenworth, Bogaerts. Hell, even Manny was a shortstop before he decided he'll just be one of the best third baseman instead. They all work so well together and its been a wild ride.
Victor Rodriguez our new hitting coach is the reason for the uptick in offensive production. Just look at Jurickson Profar. He was a mid 200’s hitter. The broadcasters and players all rave about Victor. We’re basically the same offense we had last year…. Minus Soto. Yet we’re putting up the numbers we have (until last nights misery). I looked at this season as a kind of “rebuild” or cost cutter at the start. But these guys are hanging tough. #ForTheFaithful #KeepTheFaith #JacksonBarrell
Profar’s production jump was due to Fernando Tatis Sr changing his load from a toe tap to a leg kick, couple with his elite plate discipline, the new leg kick helped him with him timing, getting to balls quicker and pull them harder
Jackson credits playing alongside Profar (who after that decade of being cast as a top prospect finally has his come out party season) and Tatis Jr (another converted SS who turned into a platinum glove RF’er) as a big reason why he’s enjoyed the early success. He also acknowledges that baseball is very hard but he tries to also remember that it’s a game…meant to be fun to play when it’s all said and done. One last thing…let’s also give credit to Mike Schildt…the dude knows how to get the most out of his young players…because he excels at player development. He’s going to also try to replicate that winning baseball he brought from the cardinals (where he never had a losing season.)
thank you very much for highlighting Merrill. leave it to ESPN among other tv sports personalities outside of San Diego to brush his talents under the rug, and move on to another team.
I was curious about Merrill's history and how he ended up here. Thanks for the video, solid work on an underrated rookie. He's gonna be a keeper for me in my fantasy league. Hope you get more subscribers, don't know what you were at when I subscribed.
Rookie of the month for June. I love what his teammates say about him. BTW before the season started, I bet $10 on him winning ROY. The odds-- 45 to 1.
@@blueskittles5449 It would be $450 for my $10. But that pitcher for the Pirates looks like the likely winner right now. BTW Merrill played a great SS in spring training in 2023 when he was 19.
I mentioned first seeing him, this guy reminds me of Robin Yount and his rookie year. Ive seen Yount play one time at the old bleacher stadium ( you can see rows after rows of fans looking down at feet planks) Meril reminds me of Yount but different positions. But yeah, Meril is going to be special indeed or Ill be a blind fool comparing to a HOF I once saw at the game.
The flyball rate change is a symptom of a change in his swing, not the reason for his new success. If you watch his ABs from anywhere before June he had this little tap he did with his front foot before his leg kick. It was some kind of timing tic he had that is no longer present. Now he just does the leg kick. I dont know why its important really, but former players are saying it is. Lol.
Maybe the tap he did before his load just threw off his timing slightly and caused the stride to be bad for power. Thanks for commenting this I appreciate the analysis
I saw some ex-mlb guy talking about it a few days ago and now i cant unsee it. I think it will be a sign going foward when he is struggling with his swing that he starts that foot tap again.
@@silasrobertshaw8122 if it’s really a noticeable thing like that hopefully his slumps aren’t as long as other players because there actually might be a definable cause to it
Simple fact is, he plays for the Padres. That’s all you need to know. West coast players, if they are not top tier players, are never covered because teams and fans in the east don’t watch the games. Sad, but true.
Agreed. But if Merrill keeps playing at this level it won't even be close. For one, he plays everyday as opposed to skenes who effects roughly 7 innings a week. I'm a padre fan and watching this kid grow before our eyes has been a treat. Skenes will benefit from that good old east coast bias though unfortunately.
The fact that he's never played center before this season makes him all the more impressive.
Fs
And he's only 21 and never played above AA ball.
So happy this kid is a Padres. He's flourished in a position he never played until this year
The padres outfield is gonna be one of the best in the league for a while
We talk about him a lot in SD :)
Love Merrill Da Barrell!
Everyone thought the Padres were crazy for getting all the shortstops. Merrill, Tatis, Kim, Cronenworth, Bogaerts. Hell, even Manny was a shortstop before he decided he'll just be one of the best third baseman instead. They all work so well together and its been a wild ride.
Victor Rodriguez our new hitting coach is the reason for the uptick in offensive production. Just look at Jurickson Profar. He was a mid 200’s hitter. The broadcasters and players all rave about Victor. We’re basically the same offense we had last year…. Minus Soto. Yet we’re putting up the numbers we have (until last nights misery). I looked at this season as a kind of “rebuild” or cost cutter at the start. But these guys are hanging tough. #ForTheFaithful #KeepTheFaith #JacksonBarrell
Profar’s production jump was due to Fernando Tatis Sr changing his load from a toe tap to a leg kick, couple with his elite plate discipline, the new leg kick helped him with him timing, getting to balls quicker and pull them harder
Oops. And I forgot…. Minus Grisham too.
Jackson credits playing alongside Profar (who after that decade of being cast as a top prospect finally has his come out party season) and Tatis Jr (another converted SS who turned into a platinum glove RF’er) as a big reason why he’s enjoyed the early success.
He also acknowledges that baseball is very hard but he tries to also remember that it’s a game…meant to be fun to play when it’s all said and done.
One last thing…let’s also give credit to Mike Schildt…the dude knows how to get the most out of his young players…because he excels at player development. He’s going to also try to replicate that winning baseball he brought from the cardinals (where he never had a losing season.)
Veterans are definitely helping
Jackson Merrill !!!!!!!!
thank you very much for highlighting Merrill. leave it to ESPN among other tv sports personalities outside of San Diego to brush his talents under the rug, and move on to another team.
For the padres they’re just gonna talk about tatis and machado if they even talk about them at all for long
i'd be pissed if the padres let this kid go
Jackson Merrill is going to be the next great Padre!
I was curious about Merrill's history and how he ended up here. Thanks for the video, solid work on an underrated rookie. He's gonna be a keeper for me in my fantasy league. Hope you get more subscribers, don't know what you were at when I subscribed.
Him being on my fantasy team too kinda inspired this video and thanks for the support !
Rookie of the month for June. I love what his teammates say about him.
BTW before the season started, I bet $10 on him winning ROY. The odds-- 45 to 1.
What’s the payout on that
@@blueskittles5449 It would be $450 for my $10. But that pitcher for the Pirates looks like the likely winner right now. BTW Merrill played a great SS in spring training in 2023 when he was 19.
Great video keep it up
Nobody talks padres nationally. We in SD love the dude. Watch "Talkin Padres".
Or the hog watch
@@Zyron22 the hog!
As a padres fan I can say their outfield is so good
If you thought the kid was impressive one month ago, wait until what you seen what he's been up to the past few weeks. 🤯😎
I mentioned first seeing him, this guy reminds me of Robin Yount and his rookie year. Ive seen Yount play one time at the old bleacher stadium ( you can see rows after rows of fans looking down at feet planks) Meril reminds me of Yount but different positions. But yeah, Meril is going to be special indeed or Ill be a blind fool comparing to a HOF I once saw at the game.
I've been talking about Merrill since March so I'm not sure what you're talking about. lol
Nice video man ! I'm definitely subbing up
Thanks I appreciate it !
Jackson "the Kid" Barrel 👍👍👍
The flyball rate change is a symptom of a change in his swing, not the reason for his new success. If you watch his ABs from anywhere before June he had this little tap he did with his front foot before his leg kick. It was some kind of timing tic he had that is no longer present. Now he just does the leg kick. I dont know why its important really, but former players are saying it is. Lol.
Maybe the tap he did before his load just threw off his timing slightly and caused the stride to be bad for power. Thanks for commenting this I appreciate the analysis
I saw some ex-mlb guy talking about it a few days ago and now i cant unsee it. I think it will be a sign going foward when he is struggling with his swing that he starts that foot tap again.
@@silasrobertshaw8122 if it’s really a noticeable thing like that hopefully his slumps aren’t as long as other players because there actually might be a definable cause to it
More people would know about him if the MLB decided to feature a player not on the dodgers or Yankees
They do glaze a bit that’s true
@@blueskittles5449 yea 😭pookie will only win roty if paul skenes goes really cold or gets injured (not that im wishing it on Paul).
Simple fact is, he plays for the Padres. That’s all you need to know. West coast players, if they are not top tier players, are never covered because teams and fans in the east don’t watch the games.
Sad, but true.
it's the time zone. I hate the dodgers, but they do represent our side and bring more eyes to our division.
Didn’t mention that Merrill has NEVER played outfield let alone center field before this year in the majors.
Should’ve talked about that
Well said. Jackson Merrill really should be the NL ROY unless Pittsburg's Skenes can outplay him. It's a two player race in the NL.
Agreed. But if Merrill keeps playing at this level it won't even be close. For one, he plays everyday as opposed to skenes who effects roughly 7 innings a week. I'm a padre fan and watching this kid grow before our eyes has been a treat. Skenes will benefit from that good old east coast bias though unfortunately.
@@danbradley3294 skenes cy and merrill roy
Padres better not trade him away
They wont
This fool said one of the most competitive baseball leagues in the world 😂
Yeah?
Nah. /
Add background music or viewers will stop watching
Thanks for the advice but I personally like my videos without music better than with music
@@blueskittles5449 that's why you have low viewing retention.
Ramos better than this fool lol
Sure but thats not the point of the video
Knucklehead. Go on your teams videos.
Who?
LMAO. The kid is golden. Ramos who?
no one cares because the Giants suck
Well you kno how Pro Baseball Ppl are, they are mad cause they don't have Jackson
Merrill's rookie card. Riiiight ! @Padresradio. @MLBNetwork