LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2021 Jr. National Showcase
Axel Melendez is a 2023 OF/MIF with a 5-11 170 lb. frame from Cidra, PR who attends Colegio Radians HS. Recorded a 6.64 second 60-yard dash time. Broad shouldered frame with plenty of quick twitch athleticism and room for projection. Primary outfielder who fields out in front and has a short, compact arm action. Over the top arm slot with arm strength recorded up to 87 mph. Aggressive steps toward the target and has a quick release. Left-handed hitter with a high hand set, high back elbow, and quickness to his hands. Short path to the ball and gets the hands out in front. Good whip to the barrel with burgeoning bat speed. Clean left-handed stroke with a highly athletic profile overall. Tremendous student.
PG CAREER PROGRESSION
+11.54 MPH
Max Barrel Speed
since 06/12/2021
+3.61
Impact Momentum
since 06/12/2021
+14.82 Gs
Max Acceleration since 06/12/2021
Best
PG Grade:
9
2021 Jr. National Showcase
Left Handed Hitting
Swing Efficiency™
Swing Efficiency™ is a score from 0-100 based on how fast you move your body compared to other players of a similar height and weight. Our library of over 10,000 hitters shows that for a given body type, higher swing efficiencies generate higher exit velos. PG All-American Arjun Nimmala may only weigh 170 lbs, but he can still hit 103MPH off a tee thanks to his elite Swing Efficiency™.
41%
The order in which each body segment reaches its peak speed
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