The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.87 - 1.95
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.23
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.85 - 1.95
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.1
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.93 - 2.02
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
Mekyel Almond is a 2026 C/SS with an undersized 5-foot-9, 175-pound frame that packs compact strength and twitch. He hits from a balanced setup with a small hand waggle, and the barrel works on-plane with some length on the backside. There’s twitch and explosion at launch, flashing bat speed and generating a 94 mph max exit velocity (84.4 avg). Behind the plate, Almond is one of the top defenders in the class with an electric 85 mph arm from the crouch and advanced pop times in the 1.87–1.95 range. His quick transfer and arm strength stand out, and his receiving is clean with the tools to stick. Also a 7.05 runner
3/03/24
Almond showed the best catch & throw metrics of the weekend, including from the Upperclass event, with an 85 mph arm from the crouch and pops that ranged from 1.85 - 1.95. The 5-foot-8, 170 pound frame is full-of twitch and the arm is a real weapon behind the dish. Almond is an above average receiver, and also showed more impact at the dish with an exit velocity of 94.8 mph. A handsy hitter that swings the bat on a loose, level plane - Almond's arm talent is outstanding and he will trend upwards as long as the bat continues to trend in the same fashion.
6/05/23
Mekyel Almond, McCutcheon (IN), 2026 Positional Profile: C/SS Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Athletic w/ some strength in the lower boddy. Hit: RHH. Athletic, open setup. Slight wrapping of the hands during load. Leg kick stride. Level bat path with quick hands. Present bat speed. Arm: RH. C-81 mph. Shorter arm action from a 3/4 slot - arm is best tool. Defense: 1.93-2.02 pop times. Athletic footwork, soft hands, natural exchange. Wider setup with some flexibility. ATH: 7.30 runner in the 60. 1.79 in the 10 yard split.
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Mekyel Almond, McCutcheon (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Athletic w/ some strength in the lower boddy.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, open setup. Slight wrapping of the hands during load. Leg kick stride. Level bat path with quick hands. Present bat speed.
Arm: RH. C-81 mph. Shorter arm action from a 3/4 slot - arm is best tool.
Defense: 1.93-2.02 pop times. Athletic footwork, soft hands, natural exchange. Wider setup with some flexibility.
ATH: 7.30 runner in the 60. 1.79 in the 10 yard split.