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CLASS OF 2027

C

Brennan
Melancon

Baton Rouge Catholic (HS) • LA
5' 11" • 155LBS
R/R • 16yr 10mo
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Positional Tools Velos / Pop
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VALD
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
1/21/24
65.7
Bat Speed (max)
1/05/25
20.6
Rot. Acc (max)
9/28/24
-
Hard Hit %
Power
87.1
Exit Velocity (max)
1/05/25
80.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/12/25
317
Distance (max)
1/05/25
67
Sweet Spot %
1/21/24
Run
7.28
60-yd
9/28/24
4.04
30-yd
10/15/23
1.74
10-yd
1/05/25
18.7
Run speed (max)
1/05/25
Defense
70
INF Velo
10/15/23
-
OF Velo
77
C Velo
1/05/25
2.01 - 2.14
Pop Time
1/05/25

Positional Tools

2025
2024
2023
60 Yard Dash
7.31
Pop Time
2.01 - 2.39
Catcher Velocity
77.0
Power / Speed Score
11.9
60 Yard Dash
7.53
Pop Time
2.10 - 2.33
Catcher Velocity
74.0
Power / Speed Score
11.4
60 Yard Dash
7.88
Pop Time
2.06 - 2.29
Catcher Velocity
71.0
Infield Velocity
70.0
Power / Speed Score
10.3
Baton Rouge Preseason ID
Jan 12, 2025
Position
7.51
60-yard
2.25 - 2.39
Pop Time
75
C Velo
Power Speed Score
New Orleans Preseason ID
Jan 5, 2025
Position
7.31
60-yard
2.01 - 2.14
Pop Time
77
C Velo
Power Speed Score
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 28, 2024
Position
2.10 - 2.22
Pop Time
74
C Velo
Power Speed Score
Team Louisiana Scout Day
May 26, 2024
Position
2.25 - 2.33
Pop Time
71
C Velo
Power Speed Score
Lake Charles Preseason ID
Jan 21, 2024
Position
7.53
60-yard
2.19 - 2.28
Pop Time
68
C Velo
Power Speed Score
Baton Rouge Fall ID
Oct 15, 2023
Position
2.06 - 2.29
Pop Time
70
INF Velo
71
C Velo
Power Speed Score
Lake Charles Rising Stars ID
May 20, 2023
Position
7.88
60-yard
2.21 - 2.28
Pop Time
68
C Velo
Power Speed Score
Hammond Preseason ID
Jan 22, 2023
Position
7.94
60-yard
2.10 - 2.23
Pop Time
69
C Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2025
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
87.1
Exit Velocity Avg
79.9
Distance Max
317
Distance Avg
143
Launch Angle Avg
12.8074
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
85.6
Exit Velocity Avg
77.0
Distance Max
301
Distance Avg
186
Launch Angle Avg
20.9324
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
81.4
Exit Velocity Avg
71.0
Distance Max
272
Distance Avg
145
Launch Angle Avg
14.5572
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Baton Rouge Preseason ID
Jan 12, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
86.7
Exit Velocity (max)
80.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
144
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
New Orleans Preseason ID
Jan 5, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
87.1
Exit Velocity (max)
78.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
142
Distance (avg)
317
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 28, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
85.6
Exit Velocity (max)
79.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
206
Distance (avg)
301
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Team Louisiana Scout Day
May 26, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
84.1
Exit Velocity (max)
72.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
180
Distance (avg)
260
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Lake Charles Preseason ID
Jan 21, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
85.4
Exit Velocity (max)
77.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
171
Distance (avg)
271
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Baton Rouge Fall ID
Oct 15, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
81.4
Exit Velocity (max)
78.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
144
Distance (avg)
243
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Lake Charles Rising Stars ID
May 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
76.7
Exit Velocity (max)
67.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
171
Distance (avg)
272
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hammond Preseason ID
Jan 22, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
76.2
Exit Velocity (max)
64.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
121
Distance (avg)
203
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2025
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
20.9
Hand Speed Avg
19.6
Bat Speed Max
65.7
Bat Speed Avg
62.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
20.5
Bat Speed Max
62.5
Bat Speed Avg
59.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
20.0
Bat Speed Max
64.8
Bat Speed Avg
60.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Baton Rouge Preseason ID
Jan 12, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.7
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
63.2
Bat Speed (max)
62.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
New Orleans Preseason ID
Jan 5, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
65.7
Bat Speed (max)
61.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 28, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
62.5
Bat Speed (max)
59.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Lake Charles Preseason ID
Jan 21, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
61.7
Bat Speed (max)
58.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Baton Rouge Fall ID
Oct 15, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
61.4
Bat Speed (max)
58.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Hammond Preseason ID
Jan 22, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
64.8
Bat Speed (max)
62.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

Game Performance

2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
1.80
30 Yard Dash
4.17
60 Yard Dash
7.28
Top Speed (MPH)
10 Yard Dash
1.75
30 Yard Dash
4.04
60 Yard Dash
7.32
Top Speed (MPH)
Team Louisiana Scout Day
May 26, 2024
Swift
7.57
60-yd
16.2
Run speed (max)
Lake Charles Preseason ID
Jan 21, 2024
Swift
1.80
10-yd
4.17
30-yd
7.53
60-yd
18.3
Run speed (max)
Baton Rouge Fall ID
Oct 15, 2023
Swift
1.75
10-yd
4.04
30-yd
7.32
60-yd
18.7
Run speed (max)
Lake Charles Rising Stars ID
May 20, 2023
Swift
7.88
60-yd
15.6
Run speed (max)
Hammond Preseason ID
Jan 22, 2023
Swift
1.86
10-yd
4.34
30-yd
7.94
60-yd
17.0
Run speed (max)
2025
10 Yard Dash
1.74
30 Yard Dash
4.04
60 Yard Dash
7.32
Top Speed (MPH)
Baton Rouge Preseason ID
Jan 12, 2025
Vald
1.77
10-yd
4.15
30-yd
7.51
60-yd
18.3
Run speed (max)
New Orleans Preseason ID
Jan 5, 2025
Vald
1.74
10-yd
4.04
30-yd
7.32
60-yd
18.7
Run speed (max)

Vizual Edge

2025
Edge Score
72.98

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

1/12/25
Brennan Melancon, Baton Rouge Catholic (LA), 2027
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Wiry, room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, balaned, leg kick load. Flat path, level extension, worked mostly pull-side, swung with intent, looked to drive ball out front. 62.9 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 80.4 mph. 303' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Short/quick, 3/4 release.
Defense: 2.25-2.39 pop times. Improved as a receiver, blocks well, solid footwork and clean transfers on throw downs.
ATH: 7.51 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.15 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 72.98 Edge Score
1/05/25
Brennan Melancon, Baton Rouge Catholic (LA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Lean and wiry.
Hit: RHH. Balanced set-up, mixes between a toe-tap and modified leg kick load and stride. Took really aggressive hacks with a pretty flat path and level extension with a two-handed finish, some present bat speed, and strength to the pull-side. 61.7 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 78.6 mph. 317' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Shorter arm stroke, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.01-2.14 pop times. Solid receiver, good blocker, showed increased arm strength in this look.
ATH: 7.31 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.04 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
1/21/24
Brennan Melancon, Parkview Baptist (LA), 2027
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-9, 140-pounds. Athletic and lean.
Hit: RHH. Balanced and upright stance with hands at shoulder height and uses a simple load and stride. Gains some ground forward during load and stride, hands work in a flat path to contact and stay level through extension, showed some present bat speed and increased strength, especially to the pull-side. 58.7 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 77.8 mph. 271' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-68 mph. Shorter arm stroke.
Defense: 2.19-2.28 pop times. Continues to improve as a receiver and blocker, blue-collar work ethic behind the dish with good actions and footwork on throw downs.
ATH: 7.53 runner in the 60. 1.80 and 4.17 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
10/15/23
Brennan Melancon, Parkview Baptist (LA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-9, 130-pounds. Long and lean.
Hit: RHH. Balanced and athletic stance with bat head rested on back shoulder, uses a simple load and stride. Works flat to contact with level extension and a two-handed finish, drives back knee through the ground and finishes in his legs, gap to gap approach. 58.8 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 78.7 mph. 243' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-71 mph. INF-70 mph. Short arm action with a 3/4 release.
Defense: 2.06-2.29 pop times. INF: Average hands and actions, receives out front with two hands and pushes through the ball. C: Starts in a higher crouch, receives with one hand and gains a lot of ground forward during transfer, showed increase arm strength, received and blocked well during bullpens.
ATH: 7.32 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.04 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
10/15/23
Brennan Melancon, Parkview Baptist (LA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-9, 130-pounds. Long and lean.
Hit: RHH. Balanced and athletic stance with bat head rested on back shoulder, uses a simple load and stride. Works flat to contact with level extension and a two-handed finish, drives back knee through the ground and finishes in his legs, gap to gap approach. 58.8 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 78.7 mph. 243' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-71 mph. INF-70 mph. Short arm action with a 3/4 release.
Defense: 2.06-2.29 pop times. INF: Average hands and actions, receives out front with two hands and pushes through the ball. C: Starts in a higher crouch, receives with one hand and gains a lot of ground forward during transfer, showed increase arm strength, received and blocked well during bullpens.
ATH: 7.32 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.04 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
5/20/23
Brennan Melancon, Parkview Baptist (LA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-9, 130-pounds. Athletic and lean
Hit: RHH. Balanced, upright, and athletic stance with bat head laid back, uses a toe-tap load and stride Flat path to contact with level extension and a two-handed finish, worked mostly middle to the pull-side of the field during BP
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 68 mph. 272' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-68 mph. Short with a 3/4 release
Defense: 2.21-2.28 pop times. Starts a little higher in his crouch, clean exchance with quick feet on throw downs to the bag, receives and blocks well
ATH: 7.88 runner in the 60.
5/20/23
Brennan Melancon, Parkview Baptist (LA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-9, 130-pounds. Athletic and lean
Hit: RHH. Balanced, upright, and athletic stance with bat head laid back, uses a toe-tap load and stride Flat path to contact with level extension and a two-handed finish, worked mostly middle to the pull-side of the field during BP
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 68 mph. 272' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-68 mph. Short with a 3/4 release
Defense: 2.21-2.28 pop times. Starts a little higher in his crouch, clean exchance with quick feet on throw downs to the bag, receives and blocks well
ATH: 7.88 runner in the 60.
5/20/23
Brennan Melancon, Parkview Baptist (LA), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-9, 130-pounds. Athletic and lean
Hit: RHH. Balanced, upright, and athletic stance with bat head laid back, uses a toe-tap load and stride Flat path to contact with level extension and a two-handed finish, worked mostly middle to the pull-side of the field during BP
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 68 mph. 272' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-68 mph. Short with a 3/4 release
Defense: 2.21-2.28 pop times. Starts a little higher in his crouch, clean exchance with quick feet on throw downs to the bag, receives and blocks well
ATH: 7.88 runner in the 60.
1/22/23

Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-8, 122-pounds. Athletic
Hits: RHH. Tall and balanced stance, uses a toe-tap load and stride Works flat and level to the ball with slightly uphill extension and a two-handed finish, came out of lower-half at times but that should improve as he continues to mature and get stronger, worked gap to gap in his approach
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 64.7 MPH. 203' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-69 mph. Short and quick, 3/4 release
Defense: 2.10-2.23 pop times. Quick transfer on throw downs with athletic footwork, stayed down in his crouch
Run: 7.94 runner in the 60.

1/22/23
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-8, 122-pounds. Athletic
Hits: RHH. Tall and balanced stance, uses a toe-tap load and stride Works flat and level to the ball with slightly uphill extension and a two-handed finish, came out of lower-half at times but that should improve as he continues to mature and get stronger, worked gap to gap in his approach
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 64.7 MPH. 203' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-69 mph. Short and quick, 3/4 release
Defense: 2.10-2.23 pop times. Quick transfer on throw downs with athletic footwork, stayed down in his crouch
Run: 7.94 runner in the 60.
1/22/23
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-8, 122-pounds. Athletic
Hits: RHH. Tall and balanced stance, uses a toe-tap load and stride Works flat and level to the ball with slightly uphill extension and a two-handed finish, came out of lower-half at times but that should improve as he continues to mature and get stronger, worked gap to gap in his approach
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 64.7 MPH. 203' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-69 mph. Short and quick, 3/4 release
Defense: 2.10-2.23 pop times. Quick transfer on throw downs with athletic footwork, stayed down in his crouch
Run: 7.94 runner in the 60.

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Physical

2025
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Baton Rouge Preseason ID
Jan 12, 2025
Physical - Athlete
5' 11"
Ht
155.0
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Lake Charles Preseason ID
Jan 21, 2024
Physical - Athlete
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)