The kid from South Medford is going to play some ball

"Oregon State outfielder Jacob Melton is on a rapid rise this year. Melton, a 6-foot-3, lefthanded-hitting center fielder, has become a hot attraction for top decision-makers in recent weeks, showcasing power, speed and the contact skills to hit for average even with an unorthodox swing. He is batting .396/.422/.781 with nine home runs, 37 RBIs and eight stolen bases in only 22 games and is displaying power to all fields, including the ability to hit balls out the opposite way with little effort.

Melton has flashed plus run times and projects to stay in center field while checking every analytical box teams want in terms of swing metrics and exit velocities. Beyond his pure performance, he is 6-foot-3 and still has room to get stronger, enticing clubs with the notion there is more upside to come. Melton would go in the top half of the second round if the draft was today, and he has a chance to continue pushing himself up further as the season progresses."

Baseball America