24.3
Hand Speed (max)
2/19/23
CLASS OF 2024
C
3B
Hudson
Fulcher-Melendy
Amherst College
Williston Northampton (HS) • MA
6' 0" • 180LBS
R/R • 18yr 11mo
Travel Team: Powerhouse Bulldogs
Williston Northampton (HS) • MA
6' 0" • 180LBS
R/R • 18yr 11mo
Travel Team: Powerhouse Bulldogs
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
83.9
Bat Speed (max)
2/19/23
18.7
Rot. Acc (max)
6/21/22
60
Hard Hit %
2/19/23
95.8
Exit Velocity (max)
2/19/23
87.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/19/23
319
Distance (max)
6/21/22
71
Sweet Spot %
6/21/22
7.67
60
2/19/23
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
75
INF Velo
6/21/22
-
OF Velo
77
C Velo
2/19/23
2.00 - 2.04
Pop Time
2/27/22
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.67
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.14 - 2.20
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.5
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.00 - 2.13
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
308
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
165
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.9
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
319
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
200
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.0
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Scout Day: RI Bandits 2.19.23
Feb 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
95.8
Exit Velocity (max)
87.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
165
Distance (avg)
308
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 New England Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.4
Exit Velocity (max)
83.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
187
Distance (avg)
319
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Central New England Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
85.0
Exit Velocity (max)
77.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
224
Distance (avg)
296
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
83.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
79.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Scout Day: RI Bandits 2.19.23
Feb 19, 2023
Blast - Hitting
24.3
Hand Speed (max)
23.2
Hand Speed (avg)
83.9
Bat Speed (max)
79.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 New England Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
71.0
Bat Speed (max)
66.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Central New England Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
69.6
Bat Speed (max)
66.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 Scout Day: RI Bandits - Quick Hits - Feb 23, 2023
- 2023 RI Bandits Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 21, 2023
- 2023 RI Bandits Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 21, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: RI Bandits - Feb 20, 2023
- 2022 New England Top Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Jun 23, 2022
- Results From 2022 New England Top Prospect Games - Jun 22, 2022
- Results From 2022 Central New England Preseason All-State - Feb 28, 2022
- 2022 Central New England Preseason All-State - Quick Hits - Feb 28, 2022
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Hudson Fulcher-Melendy: C/3B, (2024) Williston Northampton, MA. 5-foot-11, 190-pound athletic strong build. Above average during batting practice, Fulcher-melendy displayed an exit velocity of 96 mph, Best EV of the day. Begins in a narrow athletic stance with a smooth high load, then uses a controlled leg kick. Had a loose simple swing plane, explosive bat speed and high finish. He produced tons of loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Behind the plate, he made throws to second at velocities up to 77 mph; has a twitchy transfer, soft hands, and smooth feet. Athletic setup with some flexibility. Had a high ¾ slot and a short very quick arm action with consistent accuracy to the bag. Clocked a 60 time of 7.67 at the event.
Exit Velocity: 96 mph
Arm Velocity: 77 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.67
Hudson Fulcher-Melendy: C/3B, (2024) Williston Northampton, MA. 5-foot-10, 170-pound solid frame. Projectable solid during batting practice, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 89 mph. (66.1 mph bat speed average). (20.8 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was developing, displays a simple loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. While in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 75 mph. While catching, he produced a position velocity of 73 mph during throw downs; showed soft developing hands, a clean developing transfer, and developing feet. had a pop time of 2.09-2.13. Clean setup. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Hudson Fulcher-Melendy
Player Spotlight
Hudson Fulcher-Melendy: C/3B, (2024) Williston Northampton, MA. 5-foot-10, 170-pound athletic lean frame. Projectable during batting practice, Fulcher-melendy's best exit velocity was 85 mph. (66.9 mph bat speed average). (18.8 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a short stride. Bat speed was quick developing, displayed a loose flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 64 mph; had a clean developing transfer, developing footwork, and soft developing hands. had a pop time of 2.00-2.04. Clean setup. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Scout Evaluation
Hudson Fulcher-Melendy, Williston Northampton, 2024, MA
Position: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-10, 170-pound athletic lean frame.
Hit: (RHH) Projectable. Began in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a short stride. Quick developing bat speed. Good extension on his finish, loose flat swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity, average 77.5 mph. 66.9 mph bat speed average. 18.8 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 2.00-2.04 pop times. Soft developing hands, developing footwork, clean developing exchange. Projectable and capable. Clean setup.
Arm: 64 mph catcher velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.