On today's show, Javier is joined by Michael Baumann to discuss the rise of Jackson Merrill and what he could bring in 2025 and beyond!

That youth movement has also meant that keeping an eye on top MLB prospects is a critical element to experiencing success in season-long Fantasy baseball as well. With MLB Opening Day 2025 approaching,

Outlook: Merrill enjoyed an incredible breakout campaign in his rookie season, hitting .292 with 24 homers and 16 steals, earning his first All-Star appearance. The 21-year-old outfielder started off strong and only got better throughout the season.

At a young age it’s hard to find what he has.” And this is what Merrill said when presented with the notion that he could endure a sophomore slump: “It happens, but, like, I’m never gonna think that is how my season is going to go.

Manny Machado speaks about taking care of his body as he gets older, feeling young, Jackson Merrill's work ethic and more

The Padres and Giants tied 1-1 on Tuesday at Peoria Stadium. The Padres also played a split-squad game against the Cubs in Mesa., Ariz., where they lost 16-1. Batter’s box: Jackson Merrill hit a triple in his second at-bat and is 5-for-13 on the spring.

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The Royals beat the Padres 10-4 Sunday at Peoria Stadium. Batter’s box: Jackson Merrill hit his first home run of the spring, a 112 mph line drive that sailed a projected 443 feet onto the grassy knoll just to the left of the batter’s eye in center field.

Jackson Merrill joins MLB Network's 30 Clubs in 15 Days to discuss his prowess in high-leverage situations, 2025 expectations and more

Fernando Tatis Jr. talks about Jackson Merrill's transition to center field and who he plays a similar style of defense to

Jackson Merrill powers a two-run home run, his first Spring Training homer in the bottom of the 1st inning

Jackson Merrill ascended methodically through the batting order last season. Eight of his first nine starts were as the No. 9 hitter. The next six were at eighth. He batted seventh most of his next 48 starts and sixth almost all of his next 73 starts before finishing the season with 15 consecutive starts batting fifth.