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Jacob Melton is a fantasy baseball OF prospect sleeper and minor leaguer to know. Read our MLB prospects outlooks for fantasy baseball rookies and call-ups.
PROSPECT: Jacob Melton, OF, Houston Astros
ANALYSIS: Melton parlayed a big draft season at Oregon State last year into a second-round selection by the Astros. His incredible athleticism showed through right away as he jumped to Single-A last summer, hitting four home runs and stealing five bases over 23 games.
He's spent this whole year in High-A for the Astros, powering out 18 home runs and stealing 40 bases, posting a 13% walk rate and a 21% strikeout rate. He's the majority of the season in center field, but his plus arm plays well in right as well.
Melton's swing mechanics are not what you would teach, and they can get out of sync, but when he's right, he punishes baseballs and has the speed to beat out infield grounders. The issue is keeping his swing in sync, which is why he's hit .252 over 105 minor-league games.
VERDICT: Still in High-A at 22, Melton could be a future power/speed guy, but he needs to get to Double-A and show success before he's an add in anything but deep dynasty.
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