Georgia State University Athletics

2008
Primarily a defensive replacement at second and third base, but made six straight starts in late April ... Drove in two runs with his first collegiate hit against Jackson State (2/23) ... Made first collegiate start at George Mason and went 1-for-3 (3/15) ... In doubleheader against North Carolina Central, went 5-for-9 with four RBIs and two runs scored (4/19) ... Went 2-for-3 with an RBI against Savannah State (4/23) ... Tripled and walked to drive in two runs against Samford (4/30).

Prep
Two-year letterwinner for Jeff Heusing’s Bulldogs ... Earned All-Forsyth County honors following his junior and senior seasons ... Garnered all-region honors after his senior campaign ... Named team MVP and won a gold glove his senior year.

Personal
James Daniel Merck is the middle child of Jim and Trish Merck ... Born on March 3, 1989, in Atlanta ... Has an older sister, Sarah, and a younger brother, Seth ... Undecided on his major.