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CLASS OF 2026

C
SS

Mekyel
Almond

McCutcheon (HS) • IN
5' 9" • 175LBS
R/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: McCutcheon
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Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
Pitching Velos
Swift
VALD
Vizual Edge
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
3/03/24
77.3
Bat Speed (max)
3/03/24
14.2
Rot. Acc (max)
6/05/23
11
Hard Hit %
3/01/25
Power
94.8
Exit Velocity (max)
3/03/24
84.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/01/25
337
Distance (max)
3/03/24
50
Sweet Spot %
6/05/23
Run
7.05
60-yd
3/01/25
3.97
30-yd
3/01/25
1.80
10-yd
6/05/23
20.5
Run speed (max)
3/01/25
Defense
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
85
C Velo
3/03/24
1.85 - 1.95
Pop Time
3/03/24
Pitching

Fastball

84
Velocity (max)
7/11/24
80 - 84
Velo Range
7/11/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Curveball

66 - 68
Velo Range
7/11/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Positional Tools

2025
2024
2023
Pop Time
1.87 - 1.95
Catcher Velocity
85.0
60 Yard Dash
7.23
Pop Time
1.85 - 1.95
Catcher Velocity
85.0
Power / Speed Score
13.1
Pop Time
1.93 - 2.02
Catcher Velocity
81.0
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 3, 2024
Position
7.23
60-yard
1.85 - 1.95
Pop Time
85
C Velo
Power Speed Score
Indiana Nitro Scout Day
Jun 5, 2023
Position
1.93 - 2.02
Pop Time
81
C Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2025
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
93.7
Exit Velocity Avg
84.4
Distance Max
303
Distance Avg
170
Launch Angle Avg
20.0108
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
94.8
Exit Velocity Avg
81.1
Distance Max
337
Distance Avg
188
Launch Angle Avg
23.8616
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
84.6
Exit Velocity Avg
77.9
Distance Max
307
Distance Avg
194
Launch Angle Avg
20.5989
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 1, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
93.7
Exit Velocity (max)
84.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
170
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
94.8
Exit Velocity (max)
81.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
188
Distance (avg)
337
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Indiana Nitro Scout Day
Jun 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
84.6
Exit Velocity (max)
77.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
194
Distance (avg)
307
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2025
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
22.9
Hand Speed Avg
21.5
Bat Speed Max
77.0
Bat Speed Avg
73.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
23.4
Hand Speed Avg
21.3
Bat Speed Max
77.3
Bat Speed Avg
73.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
22.1
Hand Speed Avg
19.1
Bat Speed Max
70.2
Bat Speed Avg
66.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 1, 2025
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
77.0
Bat Speed (max)
73.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 3, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
77.3
Bat Speed (max)
73.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Indiana Nitro Scout Day
Jun 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
70.2
Bat Speed (max)
66.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
82.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.0
Rock Summer Championship 16U
Jul 11, 2024
Pitching
84
Max FB
80 - 84
FB
66 - 68
CB

Game Performance

2023
10 Yard Dash
1.80
60 Yard Dash
7.42
Top Speed (MPH)
Indiana Nitro Scout Day
Jun 5, 2023
Swift
1.80
10-yd
7.42
60-yd
18.2
Run speed (max)
2025
10 Yard Dash
1.97
30 Yard Dash
3.96
60 Yard Dash
7.05
Top Speed (MPH)
Vertical Jump
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 1, 2025
Vald
1.97
10-yd
3.97
30-yd
7.05
60-yd
20.5
Run speed (max)
23.5
Jump Height (max)

Vizual Edge

2025
Edge Score
62.25

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

3/01/25
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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