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Gustavo Melendez
SS · FCL Pirates
| Position | SS |
| Bats/Throws | L/R |
| Height | 5′ 6″ |
| Weight | 160 lbs |
| Age | 18 |
| Birthplace | Cayey, Puerto Rico |
| Draft | 2025, Pittsburgh Pirates, Round: 4, Overall Pick: 113 |
| High School | Colegio Nuestra Señora de la Merced |
| Signing Bonus | $671,800 |
Contract Status
Service Time
0.000
1/1/2026
Options
3
1/1/2026
Rule 5
2029
MiLB FA
2032
Contract
2026 SalaryMinor League Contract
Summary
| G | PA | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | K% | BB% | OBP | SLG | OPS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (R) | 25 | 95 | .154 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 25.3% | 29.5% | .421 | .215 | .636 |
| MiLB Career | 25 | 95 | .154 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 25.3% | 29.5% | .421 | .215 | .636 |
Statcast
83.0 mph
Avg Exit Velo
106.3 mph
Max Exit Velo
0.0%
Barrel%
12.2%
Hard Hit%
Last 10 Games
| Date | Lvl | Team | Opp | AB | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-19 | R | FCL Pirates | vs — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | .154 |
| 2026-06-15 | R | FCL Pirates | vs — | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .156 |
| 2026-06-13 | R | FCL Pirates | vs — | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .161 |
| 2026-06-11 | R | FCL Pirates | vs — | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .169 |
| 2026-06-09 | R | FCL Pirates | vs — | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .179 |
| 2026-06-08 | R | FCL Pirates | vs — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .185 |
| 2026-06-06 | R | FCL Pirates | vs — | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .185 |
| 2026-06-05 | R | FCL Pirates | vs — | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .170 |
| 2026-06-04 | R | FCL Pirates | vs — | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .160 |
| 2026-06-02 | R | FCL Pirates | vs — | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .163 |
Stats & Game Logs
| Year | Age | Lvl | Team | G | PA | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | ISO | BABIP | K% | BB% |
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Season
| Date ↕ | Lvl ↕ | Team ↕ | Opponent | AB ↕ | H ↕ | 2B ↕ | 3B ↕ | HR ↕ | RBI ↕ | BB ↕ | SO ↕ | AVG ↕ |
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Splits are only available for players with MLB appearances.
| Year | Age | Lv | PA | BIP | GB% | FB% | LD% | PU% | O-Sw% | Z-Sw% | O-Con% | Z-Con% | Sw% | Con% | Avg EV | Max EV | Avg LA | HH% | Brl% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | R | 95 | 41 | 63.4% | 9.8% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 17.6% | 61.3% | 50.0% | 75.5% | 66.3% | 64.0% | 83.0 mph | 106.3 mph | -0.6° | 12.2% | 0.0% |
| R Career | R | 95 | 41 | 63.4% | 9.8% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 17.6% | 61.3% | 50.0% | 75.5% | 66.3% | 64.0% | 83.0 mph | 106.3 mph | -0.6° | 12.2% | 0.0% |
Transaction History
2026-03-22SS Gustavo Melendez assigned to Pittsburgh Pirates.
2025-08-04FCL Pirates activated SS Gustavo Melendez.
2025-07-23SS Gustavo Melendez roster status changed by FCL Pirates.
2025-07-23SS Gustavo Melendez assigned to FCL Pirates.
2025-07-23Pittsburgh Pirates signed SS Gustavo Melendez.