81.4
Velocity (max)
8/02/23
CLASS OF 2024
LHP
OF
Carter
Melnik
Grand Ledge (HS) • MI
6' 0" • 160LBS
L/L • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: Michigan Elite Prospects
6' 0" • 160LBS
L/L • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: Michigan Elite Prospects
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
76.5 - 79.7
Velo Range
8/02/23
1835
Spin Rate (avg)
8/02/23
Changeup
65.3 - 66.3
Velo Range
2/19/22
1324
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/22
Curveball
65.4 - 69.2
Velo Range
8/02/23
2274
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/23
Slider
66.1 - 68.2
Velo Range
2/18/23
2042
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/23
Positional Tools
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2023
2022
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.2
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1827
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
23.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1929
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1262
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.3
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2042
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1700
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
21.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2035
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1324
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2023 Western Michigan Prospect Showcase
Aug 2, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
81.4
Velocity (max)
76.5 - 79.7
Velo Range
76.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,017
Spin Rate (max)
1,835
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
69.2
Velocity (max)
65.4 - 69.2
Velo Range
65.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,139
Spin Rate (max)
1,699
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Scout Day: Elite Baseball 2.18.23
Feb 18, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
79.5
Velocity (max)
77.5 - 79.4
Velo Range
78.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,974
Spin Rate (max)
1,805
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
67.1
Velocity (max)
66.6 - 67.1
Velo Range
66.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,302
Spin Rate (max)
2,274
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
68.2
Velocity (max)
66.1 - 68.2
Velo Range
66.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,491
Spin Rate (max)
2,042
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
66.3
Velocity (max)
66.3 - 66.3
Velo Range
66.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,306
Spin Rate (max)
1,262
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Scout Day: Elite Baseball 2.19.22
Feb 19, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
79.7
Velocity (max)
76.1 - 79.2
Velo Range
76.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,837
Spin Rate (max)
1,700
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
65.5
Velocity (max)
64.6 - 65.5
Velo Range
64.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,066
Spin Rate (max)
2,035
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
66.5
Velocity (max)
65.3 - 66.3
Velo Range
1,339
Spin Rate (max)
1,324
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2023
2022
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Pitching Velos
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 Western Michigan Prospect Showcase Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Aug 4, 2023
- 2023 Western Michigan Prospect Showcase Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Aug 4, 2023
- Results From 2023 Western Michigan Prospect Showcase - Aug 3, 2023
- 2023 Scout Day: Elite Baseball - Quick Hits - Feb 22, 2023
- 2023 Elite Baseball Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 21, 2023
- 2023 Elite Baseball Advanced Metrics: Hitting/Speed Leaderboard - Feb 21, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: Elite Baseball - Feb 19, 2023
- 2022 Scout Day: Elite Baseball - Quick Hits - Feb 25, 2022
- Results From 2022 Scout Day: Elite Baseball - Feb 21, 2022
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Carter Melnik: LHP/OF, (2024) Grand Ledge, MI. 6-foot, 160-pound. Solid on the mound, showed good arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle and a clean short arm action. Stretch only drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with upright finish. (Max spin 2016; Avg 1834).
Carter Melnik: LHP/OF, (2024) Lowell, MI. 6-foot, 160-pound. Capable solid on the mound, showed good arm speed, he had a short arm action with a high ¾ ¾ arm angle. Shows some effort in his delivery. Showed tall balance point with even in line shoulders. Lands open with upright finish. (Max spin 1974; Avg 1804).
Player Spotlight
Carter Melnik: LHP/OF, (2024) Lowell, MI. 5-foot-10, 150-pound. On the mound, showing good arm speed he used a loose quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows decent effort. Showed consistent balance point with downhill even shoulders. Lands square with a clean balanced finish. Changeup (64-66 mph). Produced a fastball that came in at 76-79 mph and topped out at 80 mph; shows running action and arm side both sides of the plate command. (Max spin 1836; Avg 1699). His curveball (64-66) shows slurvey action and down in the zone control. (Max spin 2065; Avg 2034).
Scout Evaluation
Carter Melnik, Lowell, 2024, MI
Position: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pound.
Pitching: Drop-and-drive delivery, decent effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, loose quick arm action. Consistent balance point, downhill even shoulders, lands square, a clean balanced finish.
FB: T80. 76-79 mph. (Max spin 1836; Avg 1699). Arm side both sides of the plate accuracy, running action.
CB: 64-66 mph. Down in the zone control, slurvey action. (Max spin 2065; Avg 2034).
CH: 64-66 mph.