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2026 Baseball Roster

14 Michael Merchant

  • Class Freshman
  • Position RHP
  • Ht./Wt. 6-3 / 195
  • B/T L/R
  • Hometown Milford, Conn.
  • High School Jonathan Law

Biography

Why Rutgers? "From the very beginning, all of my interactions with the coaches and other commits have been a great experience. I was impressed by the facilities and the university. Lastly, the baseball program is top notch."
Prior to Rutgers
Ranked No. 15 overall prospect in Connecticut and No. 5 right-handed pitcher by Perfect Game … played four seasons of varsity baseball at Jonathan Law ... named team MVP for Lawmen in 2024 … named Preseason Second Team All-Northeast Region by Perfect Game … also a standout football player at Jonathan Law, owning over 200 career tackles, eight tackles-for-loss, eight interceptions, a pick-six and a kickoff return for a touchdown … played travel ball for The Clubhouse CT.
Personal
Son of Mike and Michelle Merchant … has two brothers, Nathan and Zachary … honor roll student at Jonathan Law … student ambassador … intends to study sport management.

 

Statistics

Season:
2026

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Historical Player Information

  • 2024-25Freshman

    RHP
    6'3" 195 lbs
  • 14

    2026Freshman

    RHP
    6'3" 195 lbs
    14
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