Jackson Merrill launched a three-run homer, Luke Herz added a solo shot, Nick Carparelli tossed six shutout innings and James Henson III made a spectacular throw from the outfield to home plate to keep Leonardtown from scoring. Credit also goes to catcher Drew Crowley.

.@jacksonmerril11 launched a three-run home run in the second inning and pitcher Nick Carparelli did the rest as Severna Park baseball defeated Leonardtown Baseball, 6-0, to win the Class 4A East Region II title on Saturday. STORY & Paul W. Gillespie PHOTOS: bit.ly/35eepk7

Easy to tell why Severna Park Senior Jackson Merrill @jacksonmerril11 is committed to Kentucky Baseball Hits a 3-run 💣 to CF and plays incredible defense at SS. Great range, soft hands, and strong arm. #AreaScoutsMD #MarylandBaseball #RegionalChampions #WildcatsBaseball

Quickly-rising Maryland prep SS Jackson Merrill hit one out of Camden Yards today at a high school All Star Game. Be sure to lower the volume right after contact lol

Capital Gazette All-County Baseball. Severna Park shortstop Jackson Merrill named Player of the Year. Also, read about the other first team All-County picks. capitalgazette.com/sports/high-sc…

With the 27th pick in the 2021 #MLBDraft, the Padres have selected Jackson Merrill from Severna Park (MD).

Congratulations to Jackson Merrill, the recent Severna Park High School graduate and starting shortstop, who was just selected 27th overall by the San Diego Padres in the Major League Baseball draft.

Congrats to 5 Star Carolina standout, @jacksonmerril11 , on being selected in the 1st round of the 2021 MLB Draft going 27th pick overall out of Severna Park High School (MD) to the San Diego Padres San Diego Padres . #5starcarolina #maFia #mlbdraft2021 #MLB 5 Star National

It’s coming home

Much appreciated TheJerryEspinoza

Padres No. 6 prospect Jackson Merrill with the only hit off Camarena (and an aggressive turn at first):

#Padres No. 6 prospect Jackson Merrill went 9-for-19 with a homer and six RBIs for Lake Elsinore Storm.

Jackson Merrill achieved a pair of personal milestones. The top-ranked Padres prospect left the yard twice and drove in five runs to continue his impressive campaign: atmlb.com/3wKlVBz

The San Diego Padres top prospect Jackson Merrill is having a huge year with Lake Elsinore Storm including his first career multi-home run game this week‼️ #PadresPOV gives you the full report from Down on the Farm! #TimeToShine

Jackson Merrill was fantastic in the final homestand of the regular season and he is this week's BeatBox🧃 Batter of the Week! #YourHomeTeam

1st season ✅

Jackson Merrill shows the pop and speed with this RBI triple to get the Javelinas on the board! The San Diego Padres number one prospect has put on a display at the #AFL22! Minor League Baseball MLB Pipeline

No. 1 for No. 1! San Diego Padres top prospect Jackson Merrill launches his first AFL homer.

Good morning, San Diego! We’re excited to head out on the #PadresCommunityTour today as a thank you for supporting us. 💛

Happy to say the baseball cards have officially been sent out in perfect condition, safely secured, signed and headed to everybody soon! Thank you to Panini America for the opportunity.