Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2027

1B
LHP

Jacob
Melendez

Paloma Valley High (HS) • CA
6' 2" • 200LBS
L/L • 15yr 7mo
Travel Team: Canes West

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Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
7/25/23
75.9
Bat Speed (max)
9/28/24
15.3
Rot. Acc (max)
7/25/23
50
Hard Hit %
9/28/24
Power
96.2
Exit Velocity (max)
9/28/24
86.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
4/16/23
365
Distance (max)
9/28/24
69
Sweet Spot %
4/16/23
Run
7.7
60
8/19/23
4.29
30-yd
7/25/23
1.83
10-yd
4/16/23
17.5
Run speed (max)
7/25/23
Defense
84
INF Velo
4/16/23
81
OF Velo
8/19/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

86
Velocity (max)
6/06/24
83 - 86
Velo Range
6/06/24
2209
Spin Rate (avg)
9/28/24

Changeup

77 - 80
Velo Range
8/19/23
1866
Spin Rate (avg)
8/19/23

Curveball

75 - 78
Velo Range
6/06/24
2021
Spin Rate (avg)
4/16/23

Slider

76 - 78
Velo Range
8/19/23
2053
Spin Rate (avg)
9/28/24

Positional Tools

2024
2023
2022
Infield Velocity
74.0
Outfield Velocity
80.0
60 Yard Dash
7.70
Infield Velocity
84.0
Outfield Velocity
81.0
Power / Speed Score
12.3
Infield Velocity
80.0
SoCal Underclass Top Prospect Game
Sep 28, 2024
Position
74
INF Velo
80
OF Velo
Power Speed Score
Canes National ID AZ Session 1
Aug 19, 2023
Position
7.70
60-yard
77
INF Velo
81
OF Velo
Power Speed Score
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2023
Position
81
INF Velo
79
OF Velo
Power Speed Score
Rising Stars ID: Inland Empire
Apr 16, 2023
Position
84
INF Velo
80
OF Velo
Power Speed Score
SoCal Rising Stars Games
Jul 6, 2022
Position
71
INF Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
96.2
Exit Velocity Avg
77.7
Distance Max
365
Distance Avg
224
Launch Angle Avg
21.4
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
94.8
Exit Velocity Avg
84.5
Distance Max
344
Distance Avg
214
Launch Angle Avg
19.9
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
87.0
Exit Velocity Avg
73.6
Distance Max
299
Distance Avg
186
Launch Angle Avg
20.4
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
SoCal Underclass Top Prospect Game
Sep 28, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
96.2
Exit Velocity (max)
77.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
224
Distance (avg)
365
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Canes National ID AZ Session 1
Aug 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.8
Exit Velocity (max)
83.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
181
Distance (avg)
330
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
91.4
Exit Velocity (max)
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
252
Distance (avg)
318
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
JFG Workout IL/WI/CA
Jul 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
91.4
Exit Velocity (max)
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
252
Distance (avg)
318
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
SoCal Rising Stars Game
May 21, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.4
Exit Velocity (max)
85.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
140
Distance (avg)
320
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Rising Stars ID: Inland Empire
Apr 16, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
91.3
Exit Velocity (max)
86.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
265
Distance (avg)
344
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Canes National ID Camp - West (2023-2026)
Aug 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
85.4
Exit Velocity (max)
63.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
149
Distance (avg)
273
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Canes National ID Camp - West (2027-2029)
Aug 20, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
87.0
Exit Velocity (max)
81.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
178
Distance (avg)
299
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
SoCal Rising Stars Games
Jul 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
85.7
Exit Velocity (max)
76.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
232
Distance (avg)
288
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
21.0
Hand Speed Avg
19.1
Bat Speed Max
75.9
Bat Speed Avg
71.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.7
Hand Speed Avg
19.8
Bat Speed Max
75.7
Bat Speed Avg
68.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.4
Hand Speed Avg
19.7
Bat Speed Max
66.7
Bat Speed Avg
61.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
SoCal Underclass Top Prospect Game
Sep 28, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
75.9
Bat Speed (max)
71.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Canes National ID AZ Session 1
Aug 19, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
72.3
Bat Speed (max)
68.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
75.7
Bat Speed (max)
68.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
JFG Workout IL/WI/CA
Jul 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
75.7
Bat Speed (max)
68.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Canes National ID Camp - West (2023-2026)
Aug 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.0
Hand Speed (avg)
64.1
Bat Speed (max)
62.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Canes National ID Camp - West (2027-2029)
Aug 20, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
66.7
Bat Speed (max)
61.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
84.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2209
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
77.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1621
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
76.8
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2053
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1938
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
75.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2021
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1757
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
74.2
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1946
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2025
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
69.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1794
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
69.3
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1743
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Splitter
Velocity Avg
76.3
Splitter
Spin Rate Avg
1367
SoCal Underclass Top Prospect Game
Sep 28, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
85.3
Velocity (max)
83.5 - 84.6
Velo Range
82.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,335
Spin Rate (max)
2,209
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
77.3
Velocity (max)
76.3 - 77.3
Velo Range
74.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,141
Spin Rate (max)
2,053
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.6
Velocity (max)
76.2 - 78.5
Velo Range
76.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,743
Spin Rate (max)
1,621
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Canes National ID AZ Session 1
Aug 19, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
84.8
Velocity (max)
81.4 - 83.9
Velo Range
80.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,054
Spin Rate (max)
1,950
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
78.6
Velocity (max)
75.6 - 77.9
Velo Range
74.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,022
Spin Rate (max)
1,954
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.7
Velocity (max)
77.2 - 79.7
Velo Range
76.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,889
Spin Rate (max)
1,866
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
SoCal Rising Stars Game
May 21, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
79.6
Velocity (max)
75.3 - 79.6
Velo Range
76.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,108
Spin Rate (max)
1,927
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
73.3
Velocity (max)
71.5 - 73.3
Velo Range
71.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,002
Spin Rate (max)
1,939
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.2
Velocity (max)
71.7 - 72.2
Velo Range
71.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,590
Spin Rate (max)
1,579
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Rising Stars ID: Inland Empire
Apr 16, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
82.3
Velocity (max)
80.5 - 82.0
Velo Range
80.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,024
Spin Rate (max)
1,931
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
75.4
Velocity (max)
75.0 - 75.3
Velo Range
73.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,088
Spin Rate (max)
2,021
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
74.7
Velocity (max)
72.2 - 74.7
Velo Range
71.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,154
Spin Rate (max)
1,941
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.3
Velocity (max)
73.2 - 76.3
Velo Range
73.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,153
Spin Rate (max)
1,791
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 Canes National ID Camp - West (2023-2026)
Aug 27, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
79.7
Velocity (max)
74.8 - 77.9
Velo Range
73.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,081
Spin Rate (max)
1,954
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.2
Velocity (max)
66.9 - 69.7
Velo Range
65.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,855
Spin Rate (max)
1,759
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2022 Canes National ID Camp - West (2027-2029)
Aug 20, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
80.4
Velocity (max)
77.0 - 79.2
Velo Range
75.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,121
Spin Rate (max)
2,011
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.5
Velocity (max)
66.7 - 69.5
Velo Range
66.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,774
Spin Rate (max)
1,730
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Splitter
76.3
Velocity (max)
1,367
Spin Rate (max)
1,367
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
SoCal Rising Stars Games
Jul 6, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
79.3
Velocity (max)
77.1 - 78.8
Velo Range
80.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,194
Spin Rate (max)
2,102
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.5
Velocity (max)
69.1 - 72.5
Velo Range
72.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,010
Spin Rate (max)
1,934
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
71.6
Velocity (max)
67.6 - 71.0
Velo Range
71.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,853
Spin Rate (max)
1,743
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2023
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Rising Stars ID: Inland Empire
Apr 16, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
84.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
76.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
77.2
Slider
Velocity Avg
76.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
82.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
78.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
77.0
SoCal Underclass Top Prospect Game
Sep 28, 2024
Pitching
85
Max FB
83 - 85
FB
76 - 78
CH
76 - 77
SL
National Program Invitational (NPI)
Jun 6, 2024
Pitching
86
Max FB
83 - 86
FB
75 - 78
CB
77 - 78
CH
Canes National ID AZ Session 1
Aug 19, 2023
Pitching
85
Max FB
81 - 84
FB
77 - 80
CH
76 - 78
SL

Game Performance

2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
1.86
30 Yard Dash
4.41
60 Yard Dash
7.97
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.83
30 Yard Dash
4.29
60 Yard Dash
7.80
Top Speed (MPH)
10 Yard Dash
1.87
30 Yard Dash
4.39
60 Yard Dash
8.07
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
SoCal Underclass Top Prospect Game
Sep 28, 2024
Swift
1.86
10-yd
4.41
30-yd
7.97
60-yd
17.2
Run speed (max)
1.33
RSi (max)
19.8
Jump Height (max)
Canes National ID AZ Session 1
Aug 19, 2023
Swift
1.80
10-yd
4.27
30-yd
7.70
60-yd
17.9
Run speed (max)
JFG Workout IL/WI/CA
Jul 25, 2023
Swift
1.83
10-yd
4.29
30-yd
7.80
60-yd
17.5
Run speed (max)
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2023
Swift
1.83
10-yd
4.29
30-yd
7.80
60-yd
17.5
Run speed (max)
SoCal Rising Stars Game
May 21, 2023
Swift
1.89
10-yd
4.40
30-yd
8.02
60-yd
17.0
Run speed (max)
Rising Stars ID: Inland Empire
Apr 16, 2023
Swift
1.83
10-yd
4.35
30-yd
7.95
60-yd
17.1
Run speed (max)
2022 Canes National ID Camp - West (2023-2026)
Aug 27, 2022
Swift
1.88
10-yd
4.45
30-yd
8.21
60-yd
16.3
Run speed (max)
7.3
Run Speed (avg)
2022 Canes National ID Camp - West (2027-2029)
Aug 20, 2022
Swift
1.87
10-yd
4.39
30-yd
8.07
60-yd
16.7
Run speed (max)
7.4
Run Speed (avg)
SoCal Rising Stars Games
Jul 6, 2022
Swift
1.99
10-yd
4.61
30-yd
8.49
60-yd
15.8
Run speed (max)
7.1
Run Speed (avg)
1.56
RSi (max)
1.56
RSi (avg)
918
Jump Power (max)
17.4
Jump Height (max)
17.4
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

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Notes

Comments

7/06/22

Positional Profile1B/LHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Larger frame for a '27. Present athleticism. Projectable build.
HitRHH. Relaxed upright set up. Rhythmic hands. Early loader. Mixed in a leg lift and toe tap trigger for timing. Consistent out front contact point. Uphill path through the zone. More LDs than FBs/GBs during BP round. Advanced bat speed for level. 
Power87 mph max exit velocity
ArmRH. INF - 71 mph. Easy effort. Shorter AA. Present accuracy. Can change slot if needed. 
Defense: Solid actions. Lighter feet. Present glove skills. Plays through the ball. Decent around the bag. 
Run: 8.07 runner in the 60. 

Pitching: Exclusive from the stretch. Uses a mid chest knee tuck. Slight drop in back leg. Uphill shoulders. Long in the back to a H 3/4 slot. Above average arm speed. Present lay back. Works in-line with home. Good fielding position at finish. FB: 77-79, Trouble with command. Flashed some above average armside run. CB: 69-73, Shorter breaker. Average command. SL: 68-71, Larger break than CB. Slurvy break. 

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