California State University of San Bernardino Athletics

2025 (Junior | Cal State San Bernardino)

• Made 14 appearances in relief for the Coyotes 
• Went 2-0 with two saves in 27 innings pitched
• Compiled a 7.00 earned run average, a 1.74 WHIP, and struck out 18 batters 

• Appeared in 15 games on the bump for the Panthers, making one start
• Posted three saves and an earned run average of 5.23
• Struck out 26 batters over 31.0 innings

• Made 13 relief appearances for the Panthers
• Finished the season with a record of 1-1 with one save
• Struck out 21 batters over 20.2 innings pitched

• A 2021 graduate of Glendora High School in Glendora, Calif.
• Played two years of varsity baseball for the Tartans

• Born on October 26, 2002
• The son of Debbie Merritt and William VerKuilen
• Has one brother, Vejar
• Is majoring in business administration at CSUSB, with a concentration in finance
• Aspires to work in run a training facility
• Favorite TV shows are The Regular Show and Yellowstone
• Favorite movie is A Dog's Purpose
• Favorite musical artists are Cody Johnson, Zach Bryan, and Hardy
• Favorite teams are the Los Angeles Angels and Los Angeles Chargers
• Favorite athlete is Marcus Stroman
• Chose CSUSB for the baseball program, community, and campus
• Favorite spots on campus: Recreation & Wellness Center and Sports Performance Center