90
Velocity (max)
2/17/21
CLASS OF 2021
RHP
OF
Jean
Ortiz Melendez
Monroe College
Citius Prep (HS) • NY
5' 11" • 160LBS
S/R • 22yr 3mo
Travel Team: Citius
Citius Prep (HS) • NY
5' 11" • 160LBS
S/R • 22yr 3mo
Travel Team: Citius
Rankings
2021 National
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2021 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
87 - 90
Velo Range
2/17/21
2365
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/21
Changeup
83 - 84
Velo Range
2/17/21
2006
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/21
Curveball
71 - 76
Velo Range
7/06/20
2122
Spin Rate (avg)
7/06/20
Slider
74.7 - 78
Velo Range
2/17/21
2316
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/21
Positional Tools
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2021
2020
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.3
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).
2365
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.
26.8
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.6
Changeup
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).
2006
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.4
Slider
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).
2316
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.9
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).
2309
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.
26.9
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).
73.7
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).
2122
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.9
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.3
Slider
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).
2103
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2021 Team Citius - NY Scout Day
Feb 17, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
89.5
Velocity (max)
87.5 - 89.1
Velo Range
86.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,436
Spin Rate (max)
2,365
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
78.0
Velocity (max)
74.7 - 78.0
Velo Range
75.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,410
Spin Rate (max)
2,316
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
83.8
Velocity (max)
83.3 - 83.8
Velo Range
82.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,100
Spin Rate (max)
2,006
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2020 NYS Games
Jul 6, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
87.8
Velocity (max)
84.9 - 86.9
Velo Range
85.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,467
Spin Rate (max)
2,309
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
76.3
Velocity (max)
72.2 - 75.2
Velo Range
72.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,272
Spin Rate (max)
2,122
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
74.1
Velocity (max)
71.2 - 73.3
Velo Range
71.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,169
Spin Rate (max)
2,103
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
82.9
Velocity (max)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Pitch Scores
2021
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
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.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
2020 NYS Games
Jul 6, 2020
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
88.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.2
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Preseason 2021: Top Fastball Spin Rate (Peak) - Apr 30, 2021
- Year in Review - Top Fastball Velocity of 2020 / Class of 2021 - Dec 27, 2020
- Uncomitted Spotlight: 2021 RHP Jean Ortiz-Melendez (Citius Prep) - Apr 28, 2020
- Inside the Rankings: Top 10 Class of 2021 RHP - Mar 31, 2020
- Preseason All-State: Top Fastball Velocities - Mar 13, 2020
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Physical: Lengthy, athletic 5-foot-10, 145-pound frame with lightning quickness in the arm and room to fill out as he matures.
Pitching: RHP - Up tempo in the delivery with a high leg lift at the top of the stack, generated plenty of hip shoulder separation upon land towards the target allowing for a quick, high ¾ arm to whip through release. The fastball played with added life at the plate at 85-88 mph with a top of 2467 spin per Trackman Baseball. Commanded a sharp 74-76 mph CB with tight 11/5 shape and 2272 max spin. Countered with a horizontal biting, 73-74 mph SL and featured an occasional 82-83 mph CH that was stiff and thrown close to FB arm speed. Trusted his stuff and competed on the bump.
Physical: Wiry, athletic build with fast twitch actions.
Pitching: Works up tempo, high leg lift building momentum as he strides out keeping shoulders in line at foot strike where he generates a lot of torque to accelerate through a repeatable release following through with a recoil. Comes out of the glove to a good neutral slot before accelerating to a clean 3/4 release.
FB: T89, 85-88 MPH. Commands with ride through the zone.
CB: 75-76 MPH. Sharp 12-6 break.
SL: 73-75 MPH. Slurve with tight break.
CH: 73-75 MPH. Good hand speed with arm side fade.