Nevertheless, not every young player would display the maturity Merrill is showing amid one of the worst stretches of his big-league career. The Padres center fielder is showing wisdom well beyond his years — which should help him approach the game from a correct perspective.

The first half of the season concludes Sunday, and the Padres now have fresh evidence for their belief that Jackson Merrill will return to being a significant contributor in the second half. With a game that was reminiscent of how he finished last season and began this one,

After the Padres took down the Phillies on Saturday, Jackson Merrill broke down what went right for him in his huge game.