Jackson Merrill segment on MLB Central. Verducci comping him to Freeman. Heard that comp so many times now.

Not even close to his athletic prime either.

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it's not just his swing mechanics; it's his clutch gene and consistency.

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He's not even at his full power potential yet too

@toastsams13 I honestly think he could be better than Freeman. He is faster, not as big, and he has that fighters instinct. Freddy is a bigger guy (injury list more regular), a lot slow on the feet, and is a more laid back kinda guy. Merrill just has that dog in him most guys don’t

Merrill wants to be at bat with the game on the line and comes up clutch.

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Better defensive player than Freeman. Needs a couple big years to start the offensive comparisons