08/23/2020 - Official College Recruiting Membership - St Cloud (Minneapolis), MN Caden is a a solid/strong/projectable (6'4"/220) 2-way player as a 3B/RHP. With the bat, this righty stands in with an open stance and centered balance. He has smooth rhythm to load, takes a hack with + bat speed and engages his lower 1/2 well driving the ball on a line. At 3B, he shows active pre-pitch footwork and works into a square/athletic fielding position. He gathers well and has a clean transfer to throw. On the mound, this RHP has 3-pitch mix coming from a high 3/4 arm slot. He maintains good pace, has smooth separation and gets strong glove-side lead. He repeats his delivery and mixes his pitches well. FB ranges from 69-71 mph as he keeps it down in the zone. CB shows 10/4 shape with good spin when he's consistent with his release point. Changeup has sink and compliments FB well. Mercer has upside as he enters into his junior year.