Gabe
Melendrez

Gabe Melendrez, Rock Canyon (CO), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 208-pounds. Stocky, physical frame with strength packed through the core and lower half.
Delivery: Moves with intent down the mound. Lifts into a controlled gather before drifting slightly open into foot strike. Finish can pull off line, creating some cross-body action through release.
Arm Action: RH. Whip-like arm that builds speed late through a higher three-quarter window. Ball jumps out of the hand with some effort and extension.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Firm, straight look through the zone with the ability to fill it up. Relies on location and tempo to challenge hitters. T2311, 2231 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Softer top-to-bottom shape with controlled spin. T2586, 2448 average rpm.
SL: 69-69 mph. Tighter, more lateral look with sharper action across the zone. T2632, 2632 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Late fade and subtle movement, offering a slower look to disrupt timing. T1202, 942 average rpm.
ATH: 7.84 runner in the 60. 1.83 and 4.27 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Gabe Melendrez, Rock Canyon (CO), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 208-pounds. Stocky, physical frame with strength packed through the core and lower half.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, slightly open stance with a narrow base. Hands stay quiet before a small lift initiates the move forward. Swing works compact into contact, then extends through the zone with some lift at finish. Gets on plane early, though consistency varies. Strength shows when squared with the ability to drive the baseball. 70.3 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 103 max exit velocity, averaged 93.6 mph. 388' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Quick release with carry and firmness on throws.
Defense: 1.98-2.13 pop times. Works with a steady, composed tempo behind the plate. Exchanges are clean and controlled, allowing throws to stay on line with consistent accuracy.
ATH: 7.84 runner in the 60. 1.83 and 4.27 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Gabe Melendrez, Rock Canyon (CO), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 198-pounds. Physical build.
Delivery: Uptempo drop and drive delivery. Uses a moderate leg lift before striding open and falling off after landing.
Arm Action: RH. Long whippy arm action from a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 83-86 mph. Mostly strikes, keeps its plane. T1931, 1834 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Good control, moderate spin, rolling 12/6 shape. T2161, 2151 average rpm.
SL: 69-70 mph. Developing accuracy, high spin, tight right to left break. T2455, 2408 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Some strikes, keeps its plane.
KN: 69-69 mph. Kills spin, some late drop.
ATH: 7.72 runner in the 60. 1.81 and 4.27 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.

Gabe Melendrez, Rock Canyon (CO), 2027
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 198-pounds. Physical build.
Hit: RHH. Upright slightly open setup with a narrow base, weight centered, and quiet hands. Uses a short leg lift trigger gaining ground forward and working back to even. Short to contact, long through contact. Flat path through the zone with an uphill finish, few barrels, power present. 68.6 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 90.1 mph. 373' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Short stroke from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.96-2.03 pop times. Calm controlled actions defensively.
ATH: 7.72 runner in the 60. 1.81 and 4.27 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.