@BrantMelancon 
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
7/27/22
CLASS OF 2024
OF
LHP
Brant
Melancon
Parkview Baptist (HS) • LA
5' 9" • 165LBS
L/L • 21yr
Travel Team: Knights
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
74.7
Bat Speed (max)
7/27/22
22.6
Rot. Acc (max)
10/09/21
20
Hard Hit %
7/27/22
91.9
Exit Velocity (max)
7/27/22
88.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/27/22
342
Distance (max)
7/27/22
100
Sweet Spot %
10/30/21
7.07
60-yd
6/15/22
3.95
30-yd
6/15/22
1.72
10-yd
6/15/22
19.6
Run speed (max)
6/15/22
-
INF Velo
91
OF Velo
6/15/22
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
88.7
Velocity (max)
7/27/22
83.3 - 87.2
Velo Range
7/27/22
2007
Spin Rate (avg)
7/27/22
Changeup
77.2 - 77.4
Velo Range
7/27/22
1080
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/22
Curveball
70.1 - 72.4
Velo Range
7/27/22
1675
Spin Rate (avg)
10/30/21
Positional Tools
2022
2021
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.07
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
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.
12.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.59
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
11.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.03
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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.
9.7
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
302
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
174
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.5
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).
88.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
319
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
188
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.3
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.
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
91.9
Exit Velocity (max)
88.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
193
Distance (avg)
342
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 15, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
87.8
Exit Velocity (max)
82.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
174
Distance (avg)
302
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Louisiana All-State Games
Oct 30, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
84.2
Exit Velocity (max)
80.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
212
Distance (avg)
299
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Louisiana Fall Prospect I.D.
Oct 9, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
88.7
Exit Velocity (max)
83.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
171
Distance (avg)
319
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.5
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.
22.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.9
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.
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
74.7
Bat Speed (max)
72.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 15, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
68.3
Bat Speed (max)
66.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Louisiana All-State Games
Oct 30, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
65.1
Bat Speed (max)
62.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Louisiana Fall Prospect I.D.
Oct 9, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
68.4
Bat Speed (max)
64.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1958
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
23.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.5
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1655
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.2
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
995
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1965
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
23.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1675
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1060
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
88.7
Velocity (max)
83.3 - 87.2
Velo Range
84.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,180
Spin Rate (max)
2,007
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
72.8
Velocity (max)
70.1 - 72.4
Velo Range
69.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,717
Spin Rate (max)
1,646
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.4
Velocity (max)
77.2 - 77.4
Velo Range
76.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
939
Spin Rate (max)
909
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 15, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
82.5
Velocity (max)
79.4 - 81.8
Velo Range
79.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,940
Spin Rate (max)
1,855
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.7
Velocity (max)
68.4 - 70.4
Velo Range
68.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,698
Spin Rate (max)
1,669
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.2
Velocity (max)
74.9 - 75.2
Velo Range
73.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,170
Spin Rate (max)
1,080
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 Louisiana All-State Games
Oct 30, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
83.4
Velocity (max)
81.6 - 83.1
Velo Range
81.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,096
Spin Rate (max)
1,965
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.6
Velocity (max)
69.5 - 71.6
Velo Range
69.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,693
Spin Rate (max)
1,675
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.2
Velocity (max)
75.2 - 76.2
Velo Range
74.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,339
Spin Rate (max)
1,060
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Pitching Velos
2023
2021
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.5
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.72
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.95
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.08
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.
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Swift
1.83
10-yd
4.12
30-yd
7.31
60-yd
19.3
Run speed (max)
8.2
Run Speed (avg)
3.12
RSI (max)
3.12
RSI (avg)
1,544
Jump Power (max)
28.7
Jump Height (max)
28.4
Jump Height (avg)
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 15, 2022
Swift
1.72
10-yd
3.95
30-yd
7.08
60-yd
19.6
Run speed (max)
8.4
Run Speed (avg)
2.62
RSI (max)
2.61
RSI (avg)
1,535
Jump Power (max)
29.5
Jump Height (max)
22.3
Jump Height (avg)
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 15, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
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Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Athletic and wiry
Delivery: Starts on 3B side of rubber and stays there throughout a simple and repeatable delivery. Moves with some aggression down the slope.
Arm Action: LH. Loose and easy releasing from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82.5, 79.4-81.8 mph. Good life with sink and run on the 2 seamer T1939, 1855 average rpm.
CB: 68.4-70.4 mph. "2-8" in shape with average spin and depth T1698, 1669 average rpm.
CH: 74.9-75.2 mph. Best secondary offering, keeps same arm stroke, some fade T1170, 1080 average rpm.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Athletic and wiry
Hit: LHH. Starts in a taller and squared off stance, shifts weight from front to back using a simple load and stride. Works inside the ball to contact with a level path finishing higher with uphill extension. Showed ability to hit the ball the other way, as well as some power to the pull-side gap.
Power: 87.8 max exit velocity, averaged 82.3 mph. 301’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 91 mph. Long and loose, releases from a high 3/4 slot
Defense: Moves with confidence in the OF, receives the ball out front clean with athletic footwork.
Run: 7.07 runner in the 60.
Slim 5-foot-6, 130-pound frame. In the box, the left-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 78 mph. Began in an open stance with a smooth load, then used a long stride to initiate his swing. Used an uphill swing plane. In the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 75 mph; had a quick exchange, sure hands and quick footwork. Has an-over-the-top slot. He recorded a time of 8.03 in the 60-yard dash. Advanced on the mound, he showed quick arm speed, used a high angle and a short arm action. He is a drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Has an athletic balance point with uphill shoulders. His fastball sat 71-73 mph and topped out at 73 mph; shows some action and in the zone command. Threw a 11/5 curveball (63-66) that showed consistent control and some action.