88.9
Exit Velocity (max)
7/06/20
CLASS OF 2021
SS
2B
Danny
Melendez
Victor (HS) • NY
5' 9" • 185LBS
R/R • 20yr 11mo
Travel Team: Rochester Fury
5' 9" • 185LBS
R/R • 20yr 11mo
Travel Team: Rochester Fury
Rankings
2021 National
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2021 State
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Best Of Stats
78.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/06/20
298
Distance (max)
7/06/20
70
Sweet Spot %
7/06/20
6.89
60
7/06/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
78
INF Velo
7/06/20
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
79
Velocity (max)
2/17/20
76 - 79
Velo Range
2/17/20
2018
Spin Rate (avg)
7/06/20
Curveball
64 - 66
Velo Range
2/17/20
1819
Spin Rate (avg)
7/06/20
Positional Tools
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.89
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.5
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
12.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.13
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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.
11.1
Hitting
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
298
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
240
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.9
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.
2020 NYS Games
Jul 6, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
88.9
Exit Velocity (max)
78.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
240
Distance (avg)
298
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.6
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).
2018
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.
27.1
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).
64.1
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).
1819
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).
2020 NYS Games
Jul 6, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
75.8
Velocity (max)
73.9 - 75.3
Velo Range
74.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,104
Spin Rate (max)
2,018
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
65.3
Velocity (max)
63.2 - 65.0
Velo Range
62.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,938
Spin Rate (max)
1,819
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2020
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ 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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
59.0
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Physical: 5-foot-9, 170 pounds; athletic, proportional build. 6.89 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open stance with hands out front & upright bat angle; short take back of the hands with an exaggerated leg kick. Aggressive lower half with a lot of rotation with direct swing path with some lift. Sprayed the ball to all fields; peak Trackman exit velocity of 89 MPH.
Defensively: Athletic setup; active feet, covers ground laterally, smooth & athletic transitions. Soft hands with clean transfer; standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 78 MPH.
Pitching: Compact delivery with a knee to belt leg lift, gets into backside to drive to the plate with a max effort higher arm angle release & downhill finish. Moderate length arm action, high 3/4 arm slot. FB: Peak velo of 76 MPH, while sitting 73-75 MPH. Has good, late life with high carry & good spin axis. CB: 63-65 MPH. 10-4 rotation, good combination of depth & horizontal movement.
Physical: 5-foot-9, 170-pounds. Strong, athletic frame.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60.
Hit: RHH. Tall, upright stance, wide base, hands start high, hands work back along with a quick, medium leg kick Barrel is very quick through the zone, solid use of lower half, good extension through finish with a one-handed finish.
Power: 81 MPH raw exit velocity. Hard contact with an up the middle approach.
Defense: Clean, controlled footwork, fields the ball in the middle of his body working from the ground up, brings the ball into his glove and shuffles before release.
Arm: Medium arm swing with a high 3/4 slot. INF - 76 MPH.
Pitching Delivery: Controlled pace, slight hesitation after drop step, leg lift above the waist as he get into back leg while striding in line to the target into a strong, balanced follow through.
Arm Action: Loose, fluid arm action into a 3/4 release.
FB: T79, 76-79 MPH. Commands in the zone, downhill plane.
CB: 64-66 MPH. Sharp, 12-6 break.
KN: 67-69 MPH. Maintains arm speed, late drop.
At the plate, the right handed hitter displayed hard consistent contact during the hitting portion at the 2019 Top Prospect Games. Melendez stays balanced throughout the swing. Defensively, Melendez displayed smooth funnel actions when fielding the baseball. Stays under control with a quick exchange to a 3/4 arm slot on throws across the diamond. Melendez moves well laterally. On the mound, the right haded pitcher displayed a low effort repeatable delivery. Worked with a two pitch mix in live game action. FB peaked at 75 MPH and CB ranged from 58-60 MPH
Slim build with quick legs. Offensively hits for contact with a smooth compact swing. Roped a triple into the gap, showed some speed on the base paths all weekend. On the mound FB was 66-68 touching 69 MPH. CB sat 53-55 MPH.
Melendez is a 5-foot-6 150-pound right-handed shortstop and pitcher. Athletic frame; 4.25 home-to-1st. Offensively- Wide stance, bat straight up. Waives the bat until load. Front foot open. Simple two toe tap stride. Good rotation allows to get to the ball quickly, sweeps through the zone. 73 MPH exit velocity. Line drive results. Defensively- Quick feet for his age. Moves to the ball well and breaks down with ease. Mobile and athletic. Quick release. 73 MPH arm strength. Pitching- Starts from stretch in the middle of the rubber. Starts closed off. Hands at chest, knee comes just past belt. Falls off towards first base side. Arm action works with ease and will have room for growth. Fastball sits 68-70 MPH. Keeps changeup low, 62-64 MPH.