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PEORIA, ARIZONA - MARCH 5: Jackson Merrill #3 of the San Diego Padres celebrates in the dugout during a Spring Training game against the Seattle Mariners at Peoria Stadium on March 5, 2026 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Matt Thomas/San Diego Padres/Getty Images) | Getty Images “I’m trying to make more contact, strikeout a little bit less and just hit for more power, a little bit. ” Jackson Merrill outlined his goals for his spring camp during an interview at his clubhouse locker when camp began in February.
He noted that although he weighed about the same, he had made changes to his diet and workout routine in order to get stronger. His goal was to hit the ball harder but not decrease his speed in the outfield or on the base paths. Stealing more bases is his goal in not gaining weight and slowing down.
Earlier this month, ESPN released a list of their top 100 MLB players . Fernando Tatis Jr. is the top ranked player on the San Diego Padres at No.
14, but Merrill was second at No. 43 with Manny Machado at No. 47.
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