MLB Pipeline had scouting grades for Melendez of Hit (55), Power (40), Run (50), Arm (50), Field (50) and Overall (45) and 141st in the 2025 MLB Draft class. Kiley McDaniel of ESPN ranked Melendez 92nd overall and Baseball America had him at 123rd overall. Stands 5-foot-8 and 160 pound turns 18 years old on Oct. 20.