Corbin Melo: C/OF, (2026) Taunton, MA. 175-pound solid build. Projectable in the box, Melo had a max exit velocity of 95 mph. (74.4 mph bat speed average). (19.9 mph hand speed average). Started in an open wide stance with a controlled load, then used a closed small stride. Has a flat swing plane, quick bat speed and level finish. He barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. While catching, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 72 mph; had developing footwork, a clean transfer, and developing hands. Showed a high ¾ slot and decent accuracy to the bag.
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Corbin Melo: C/OF, (2026) Taunton High School, MA. 5-foot-8, 155-pound lean athletic build. Projectable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 81 mph. (64.5 mph bat speed average). (20.4 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced closed stance with a tight load, then uses a closed small stride. Bat speed was developing, and had a loose swing plane. Created loud contact and found some barrels. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 67 mph; shows a lengthy natural transfer, developing soft hands, and developing feet. consistently had pop times of 2.25-2.30. Clean setup. Had consistent accuracy to the base with a high ¾ slot.
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Corbin Melo: C/OF, (2026) Taunton, MA. 175-pound solid build. Projectable in the box, Melo had a max exit velocity of 95 mph. (74.4 mph bat speed average). (19.9 mph hand speed average). Started in an open wide stance with a controlled load, then used a closed small stride. Has a flat swing plane, quick bat speed and level finish. He barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. While catching, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 72 mph; had developing footwork, a clean transfer, and developing hands. Showed a high ¾ slot and decent accuracy to the bag.
Corbin Melo: C/OF, (2026) Taunton High School, MA. 5-foot-8, 155-pound lean athletic build. Projectable during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 81 mph. (64.5 mph bat speed average). (20.4 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced closed stance with a tight load, then uses a closed small stride. Bat speed was developing, and had a loose swing plane. Created loud contact and found some barrels. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 67 mph; shows a lengthy natural transfer, developing soft hands, and developing feet. consistently had pop times of 2.25-2.30. Clean setup. Had consistent accuracy to the base with a high ¾ slot.