23.3
Hand Speed (max)
6/16/21
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Ethan Melton, Wentzville Holt (MO), 2023
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-3, 195-pounds. Projectable and physical build.
Hit: RHH. Starts with a neutral stance and upright posture with a narrow base and hands getting set at shoulder height. Slow loads the weight into the lower half. Simple two tap stride working to a wider base. Lower half works linearly through the zone into a firm front leg. Quiet hand set up with hands working linearly through the zone. Uphill bat path and tries to work the ball up in the air. Shows good overall bat speed.
Power: 81.3 max exit velocity, averaged 60.3 mph. 191’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. High 3/4 arm slot with a short arm action.
Defense: Receives the ball with one knee in the dirt and strong wrists at receive. Works straight up out of the crouch on throws to second with methodical footwork. Shows good posture on blocks with quick hips working into the ground.
Run: 8.14 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Works exclusively out of the stretch position. Works to a mid height balance point with good weight stack and upright posture in the upper body. Works from the middle of the rubber and strides directionally down the center of the mound. Tall and fall style motion down the mound into a shorter stride. Gets good direction headed towards the plate and maintains balance and body control throughout the delivery.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot with a very short arm action.
FB: T74.9, 73.1-74.7 mph. Good sinking action to the bottom of the zone. T1900, 1674 average rpm.
CB: 65.4-68.0 mph. 12/6 shape with good downward depth and developing spin. T1733, 1683 average rpm.
CH: 68.5-69.4 mph. Good arm side fading action with fastball hand speed and some depth. T1754, 1575 average rpm.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 195-pounds. Lean, long limb frame.
Hit: RH. Wide stance, short stride, weight finishes on the back leg. Long, level swing, line drive approach, worked gap-to-gap.
Power: 85.55 max exit velocity, averaged 80.62 mph. 294’ max distance.
Arm: R. C - 65 mph. Short arm angle, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.25-2.35 pop times. Balance setup, sure handed with a clean exchange, accurate throws around the bag.
Run: 8.25 runner in the 60.