25.2
Hand Speed (max)
7/02/25
CLASS OF 2028
3B
2B
Hayden
Melton
Knox Central (HS) • KY
6' 1" • 216.7LBS
L/R • 16yr 11mo
Travel Team: KMA Mustangs
6' 1" • 216.7LBSL/R • 16yr 11mo
Travel Team: KMA Mustangs
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2028 National
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86.1
Bat Speed (max)
2/08/25
29.3
Rot. Acc (max)
7/02/24
40
Hard Hit %
2/08/25
94.7
Exit Velocity (max)
7/02/25
85.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/08/25
368
Distance (max)
7/02/25
90
Sweet Spot %
2/08/25
7.11
60-yd
7/02/25
3.93
30-yd
8/08/25
1.67
10-yd
8/08/25
19.5
Run speed (max)
7/02/25
83
INF Velo
8/08/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
83
Velocity (max)
6/19/25
80 - 82
Velo Range
6/19/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
69 - 70
Velo Range
6/19/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2025
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.11
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
13.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.14
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
12.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.62
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
12.0
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
368
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
269
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.9401
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
329
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
189
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.1333
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
315
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
216
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.9616
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Kentucky State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
94.4
Exit Velocity (max)
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
253
Distance (avg)
355
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Eastern Kentucky Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 2, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
94.7
Exit Velocity (max)
83.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
289
Distance (avg)
368
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Kentucky Preseason All-State Showcase
Feb 8, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
92.0
Exit Velocity (max)
85.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
263
Distance (avg)
310
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Class of 2027-2029 KY State AC Games 8-31-24
Aug 31, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
89.2
Exit Velocity (max)
82.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
236
Distance (avg)
329
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
87.0
Exit Velocity (max)
80.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
183
Distance (avg)
307
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Kentucky Rising Stars Games East 7-2-24
Jul 2, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
84.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
169
Distance (avg)
321
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State Showcase: Underclass 2-10-24
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
89.9
Exit Velocity (max)
83.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
162
Distance (avg)
324
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
88.1
Exit Velocity (max)
81.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
194
Distance (avg)
288
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
JFG Workout CT/MA/KY
Jul 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
88.1
Exit Velocity (max)
81.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
194
Distance (avg)
288
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Kentucky Rising Stars Games East 7-12-23
Jul 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
91.2
Exit Velocity (max)
83.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
247
Distance (avg)
315
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
86.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
78.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
81.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Eastern Kentucky Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 2, 2025
Blast - Hitting
25.2
Hand Speed (max)
23.7
Hand Speed (avg)
79.2
Bat Speed (max)
75.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Kentucky Preseason All-State Showcase
Feb 8, 2025
Blast - Hitting
25.2
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
86.1
Bat Speed (max)
81.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Class of 2027-2029 KY State AC Games 8-31-24
Aug 31, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
81.3
Bat Speed (max)
73.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
73.5
Bat Speed (max)
69.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Kentucky Rising Stars Games East 7-2-24
Jul 2, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
74.1
Bat Speed (max)
70.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State Showcase: Underclass 2-10-24
Feb 10, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
75.8
Bat Speed (max)
68.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
70.9
Bat Speed (max)
68.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
JFG Workout CT/MA/KY
Jul 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
70.9
Bat Speed (max)
68.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Kentucky Rising Stars Games East 7-12-23
Jul 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
72.5
Bat Speed (max)
70.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.8
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.76
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.98
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.17
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.80
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.15
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.81
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Swift
1.76
10-yd
3.98
30-yd
7.17
60-yd
19.3
Run speed (max)
2.23
RSI (max)
24.7
Jump Height (max)
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.67
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.93
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.11
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSI
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Kentucky Preseason All-State Showcase
Feb 8, 2025
Vald
1.77
10-yd
4.02
30-yd
7.27
60-yd
18.9
Run speed (max)
1.71
RSI (max)
22.0
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
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Physical
2025
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Hayden Melton, Knox Central (KY), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 6-1, 208-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Tall & Physical stance w/ quiet pivot Simple slot w/ quick path 75.8 mph bat speed with 23 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: Quick hips w/ pullside power
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph.
ATH: 7.11 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 3.97 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Hayden Melton, Knox Central (KY), 2028
Positional Profile: 3B/2B
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Physical and strong
Hit: LHH. Wide w/slight knee bend. Good body control, and uses a simple pivot Direct path to ball, & goes downhill 81.2 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.7 mph. 310' max distance. Creates natural backspim, and has raw power
Arm: RH. Short & quick 3/4
Defense: Quick hands, has good footwork around the ball, and works smoothly through his throw
ATH: 7.27 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.02 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.00 max vertical.