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2019 Northwest Prospect Showcase
Darren Melville is a 2021 3B/RHP with a 6-0 170 lb. frame from Bothell, WA who attends Henry M. Jackson. Athletic frame with beginnings of strength. Primary third baseman with fluid footwork while working to and surrounding the baseball. Clean glove actions while funneling out front and worked through exchange efficiently. Released from a three-quarters slot generating solid carry to the bag with developing accuracy, topped at 71 mph. Right handed hitter with a spread, even stance and heel up trigger. Worked to contact with rotational lower half actions. Loose hand path to baseball with a simple, linear barrel plane. Showed developing feel for the barrel while utilizing a mid field approach. Flashed the ability to drive the ball to the gaps when squared. Also pitched showing a simple rock step to medium leg lift delivery. Created some coil at gather and works to the plate with drop and drive actions. Medium arm circle at take back and released from a three-quarters slot. Fastball generating occasional downhill tilt through the zone in the mid to upper 70's, topped at 80 mph. Curveball showed proper shape with tighter spin when maintaining arm speed through extension. Good student.