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2017 West Academic Showcase
Michael Melody is a 2018 C/3B, OF with a 5-10 185 lb. frame from Houston, TX who attends Strake Jesuit College Prep. Medium frame with a strong, athletic build. Primary catcher with a low, balanced stance while receiving the baseball. Gains ground to the bag with smooth paced, deliberate footwork. Extended stride out front and created a longer arm circle at separation. Released from a three-quarters arm slot producing accurate on line carry to the bag. Topped at 79 miles per hour, best workout pop time of 2.14. Right handed hitter with an upright, even stance and simple front side trigger. Shifts into contact well with linear lower half actions. Compact hand path to contact with an uphill plane through extension. Consistently looked to drive the baseball between the gaps and showed present bat speed with strength at contact. Ball jumps off the barrel well generating good carry when squared. Outstanding student.