19.7
Hand Speed (max)
5/29/24
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Positional Profile: 2B/SS
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. solid 6'1 frame
Hit: LHH. Compact setup, hands stay short hands drop to plane, both halves stay in sync well generating good bat speed 71.8 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 84.2 mph. 314' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. Moderate arm strength, violent motion
Defense: plays ball off front foot, limits wasted movement
Vizual Edge: 59.34 Edge Score
Caleb Melendez: 2B/SS, (2025) Amherst Marion L. Steele, OH. 5-foot-11, 175-pound. Began in a tall active stance with a smooth load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was developing, showed an upward swing plane and balanced finish. Pull side approach. In the infield, his best throw was recorded at 77 mph. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.94.
Caleb Melendez: 2B/SS, (2025) Amherst Marion L. Steele, OH. 5-foot-5, 155-pound. During batting practice, the left-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 81 mph. (59.9 mph bat speed average). (16.4 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced quiet stance with a quick load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is efficient, shows a short simple swing plane and high finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws up to 66 mph; showed firm hands, a natural exchange, and consistent feet. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Used a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. Recorded a 60 time of 8.05 at the event. On the mound, showing consistent arm speed he had a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 78-79 mph. Shows slight running action.His 11/5 curveball (64-68) has some sweeping action.He shows slight action on his changeup (70-71).