21.3
Hand Speed (max)
10/09/22
CLASS OF 2025
SS
2B
Jarod
Melendez
Middletown (HS) • NY
5' 7" • 153LBS
L/R • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: Crusaders Baseball Club
5' 7" • 153LBS
L/R • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: Crusaders Baseball Club
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
60.1
Bat Speed (max)
10/09/22
17.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/19/23
-
Hard Hit %
80.7
Exit Velocity (max)
2/19/23
76.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/19/23
288
Distance (max)
10/09/22
100
Sweet Spot %
2/19/23
7.33
60
6/28/23
4.02
30-yd
6/28/23
1.75
10-yd
6/28/23
18.5
Run speed (max)
6/28/23
72
INF Velo
2/19/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
2022
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
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).
80.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
281
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
195
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.8
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).
80.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
288
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
187
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.5
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.
2023 NYS Games Session 2
Jun 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
78.2
Exit Velocity (max)
71.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
170
Distance (avg)
272
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Preseason ID: Hudson Valley
Feb 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
80.7
Exit Velocity (max)
76.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
220
Distance (avg)
281
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2022 Crusaders/Mayhem Scout Day
Oct 9, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
80.7
Exit Velocity (max)
75.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
217
Distance (avg)
288
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 HV Wolverines/Blue Sox Baseball Scout Day
Mar 3, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
75.7
Exit Velocity (max)
67.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
155
Distance (avg)
220
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
59.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
57.5
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
60.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
56.2
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.
2023 NYS Games Session 2
Jun 28, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.0
Hand Speed (max)
18.1
Hand Speed (avg)
58.6
Bat Speed (max)
56.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Preseason ID: Hudson Valley
Feb 19, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
59.6
Bat Speed (max)
58.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Crusaders/Mayhem Scout Day
Oct 9, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
60.1
Bat Speed (max)
58.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 HV Wolverines/Blue Sox Baseball Scout Day
Mar 3, 2022
Blast - Hitting
18.0
Hand Speed (max)
16.9
Hand Speed (avg)
57.9
Bat Speed (max)
54.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.75
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.02
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.33
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.49
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
69.37
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Physical
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Physical: 5-7, 135 pounds; Slender, lean build. 7.33 runner in the 60.
Offensively: LHH. Open setup, with feet shoulder width apart; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a moderate swing path with a two handed finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 78 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep step while showing active feet. Hands are out in front with a clean transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 70 MPH.
Physical: 5-foot-7, 135 pounds; Slender, lean build. 7.65 runner in the 60.
Offensively: LHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a compact swing path with a two handed finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 81 MPH via Trackman. Consistent barrel percentage, spraying the ball through the middle of the field.
Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep hop while showing active feet. Hands are out in front with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 72 MPH.