Top 10 Profile Countdown of the Year 2017: No. 2 2017 C MJ Melendez
December 29, 2017
As we near the end of another calendar year, we have compiled a list of the Top 10 most viewed Florida player profiles this year. According to our research through our Google Analytics, these are the most viewed profiles by you the reader in 2017:
NO. 2 mj melendez
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M.J. Melendez
Class of 2017 / C
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2017
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: SS
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High School: Westminster ChristianState: FL
- Summer Team: FTB Tucci
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Height: 6-1Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/R
Statistics
Position
7.00
60-yard
1.89 - 2.00
Pop Time
83
C Velo
Videos
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Player News
- Top 10 Profile Countdown of the Year 2017: No. 2 2017 C MJ Melendez - Dec 29, 2017
- Top 10 Stories Countdown of the Year 2017: No. 6 Florida 2017 Rankings: Top 5 - Dec 22, 2017
- Florida Draft Preview - Jun 9, 2017
- D1 Baseball/Prep Baseball Report Experts' Draft - Jun 7, 2017
- PBR Draft 100 Video: Catchers - Jun 6, 2017
- PBR Draft 100 Spotlight: M.J. Melendez - Jun 1, 2017
- D1 Baseball/Prep Baseball Report Top 100 - May 30, 2017
- 2017 Draft Blog - May 16, 2017
- 2017 Florida Scout Blog - May 14, 2017
- Melendez Shines in Westminster Win - Apr 19, 2017
- Westminster out slugs Trinity 10-8 - Mar 19, 2017
- Updated 2017 Overall Rankings Released - Mar 16, 2017
- FL Insider: Melendez Homers, Westminster wins 6-5 - Feb 24, 2017
- Preseason Top 25 Preview: No. 21 Westminster Christian - Jan 23, 2017
- Top 10 Stories of 2016 Countdown- No. 8: East Coast Pro Florida Standouts - Dec 23, 2016
- 2017 Overall Rankings: Most Commitments - Nov 22, 2016
- 2017 PBR Draft 100: Most Commitments - Nov 21, 2016
- 2017 PBR Draft 100 Update - Nov 11, 2016
- Updated 2017 Overall Rankings Released - Nov 9, 2016
- Updated Florida Class of 2017 Rankings Released - Nov 3, 2016
- Jupiter Recap: Florida Standouts - Oct 24, 2016
- Updated Florida Class of 2017 Rankings Released - Oct 6, 2016
- The Hotlist: Early Draft Risers - Oct 5, 2016
- Summer Swing: Standout Hitters - Sep 6, 2016
- Area Code Games: Tuesday Notebook - Aug 10, 2016
- East Coast Pro: Florida Standouts - Aug 3, 2016
- East Coast Pro: Day 1 Notebook - Aug 2, 2016
- Under Armour All-America Game Notebook - Jul 24, 2016
- Under Armour All-American Game: Workout Highlights - Jul 23, 2016
- Under Armour All-America Game Preview - Jul 22, 2016
- Updated 2017 Overall Rankings Released - Jul 12, 2016
- Updated 2017 Florida Rankings: Newcomers - Jul 12, 2016
Scouting Report
04/18/17- FIU recruit.In his first at-bat, Melendez would show his present pull side power with a homerun over the right field wall. He has consistently shown the ability to pull the baseball with power and consistently hit the ball in the air hard. He has a strong lower half and a short quick swing with more power potential in it. He would also show the ability to go the other way, driving the ball off of the left-center field wall for a double and would finish 2-3 on the day. Melendez would also show what makes him one of the top catching prospects in the country, his defensive ability, and potential. He is noticeably in control of the game, with it appearing to be very slow for him. He showed off his arm strength, catching a runner stealing with a 1.87 pop time. He is one of very few catchers whose pop time is better from his knees as he has plus arm strength and the catch to release is a bit cleaner. He also showed off his athleticism with an impressive play on a bunt where he slid, picked up the ball and threw to first seemingly all in one motion. He showed off all of his tools and athleticism while also showing that even though he has a lot of present ability that the best is yet to come.
2/24/17- Melendez drove a home run to right field showing the pull side power that has continued to improve. He continues to show advanced actions behind the plate. Still has some length in the catch to release, but the transfer is extremely quick and has a very strong arm. Has a chance to be a day one pick come June.
10/23/16- Florida International recruit. He has advanced defensive tools, including a plus arm. His hands work and are consistently in better and better positions. He still needs to improve on the blocking skills, but shows enough athleticism to do so. He also showed his continued improvement offensively. Staying short and direct to the ball more consistently as well as showing power again with an opposite field home run. As he uses his athleticism and continues to improve, so should his draft stock.
09/01/16 - Made USA 18U National Team.
06/28/16- Moved from Alabama to Florida when his dad (Mervyl Melendez) took the job at Florida International University. M.J. is now committed to FIU.
05/28/16- 6-foot-1, 180-pound frame. Melendez is one of the most impressive defensive catchers in the country. Showed flexibility behind the plate, advanced receiving skills and a very strong arm with a quick, clean transfer. Flashed a 1.89 pop time in game action. Left-handed hitter, very quick hands with some present power and a balanced approach.