2025 Stats
AVG
.219
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R
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SB
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Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Melton may not be quite ready for primetime, but he'll likely get a shot as a regular in Houston's outfield sometime this season. Known best for his ability to play quality outfield defense in all three spots, Melton has good size (6-foot-3, 208 pounds) and is a plus runner with a chance to hit 20-plus home runs in a season, but his hit tool still needs refinement. He slashed .260/.314/.405 with five home runs, 11 steals, a 25 percent strikeout rate and a 6.8 percent walk rate in 47 games of Pacific Coast League action, which was well below league average (78 wRC+). On the season, he hit .253 with 15 home runs and 30 steals in 105 games split between Double-A and Triple-A. Melton's ability to steal 20-plus bases in a season is his main fantasy appeal in 2025, but he could develop into a more well-rounded fantasy outfielder in 2026 and 2027, and his defense should keep buying him opportunities amid early-career struggles. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year contract with the Astros in June of 2025.
Activated, rejoins lineup
The Astros reinstated Melton (ankle) from the 10-day injured list Monday. He'll start in center field and will bat fifth in the Astros' series opener versus the Nationals, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis
Melton will be back with Houston for the first time since mid-June after a right ankle sprain kept him on the shelf for nearly six weeks. The rookie was cleared to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, and after going 4-for-7 with three doubles, two RBI and two runs in two contests, he was given the green light to rejoin the big club. Now that he's healthy again, Melton could end up settling in as Houston's everyday center fielder until Jake Meyers (calf) is ready to return from the IL.
Melton will be back with Houston for the first time since mid-June after a right ankle sprain kept him on the shelf for nearly six weeks. The rookie was cleared to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, and after going 4-for-7 with three doubles, two RBI and two runs in two contests, he was given the green light to rejoin the big club. Now that he's healthy again, Melton could end up settling in as Houston's everyday center fielder until Jake Meyers (calf) is ready to return from the IL.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
-100%
OPS vs RHP
2025
-100%
OPS vs RHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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| Since 2023vs Left | .000 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
| Since 2023vs Right | .667 | 30 | 0 | 6 | .259 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .000 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .667 | 30 | 0 | 6 | .259 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2023
+157%
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| Since 2023Home | .842 | 16 | 0 | 4 | .333 | ||||
| Since 2023Away | .328 | 19 | 0 | 2 | .118 | ||||
| 2025Home | .842 | 16 | 0 | 4 | .333 | ||||
| 2025Away | .328 | 19 | 0 | 2 | .118 | ||||
| 2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2024Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2023Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Jacob Melton compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.17BB Rate
6.5%K Rate
38.7%BABIP
.412ISO
.069AVG
.241OBP
.290SLG
.310OPS
.601wOBA
.269Exit Velocity
91.5 mphHard Hit Rate
35.3%Barrels/PA
3.2%Expected BA
.219Expected SLG
.342Sprint Speed
28.0 ft/secGround Ball %
88.2%Line Drive %
5.9%Fly Ball %
5.9%Prospect Rankings History
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
The 6-foot-3 Melton has intriguing tools, with above-average power and plus speed, but it's still to be determined if he will make enough contact to be a regular. He is already 23 (turns 24 in September), and while his line as an old-for-the-level player at High-A was fine (.244/.338/.453), it wasn't the type of offensive production most older prospects manage while playing half their games in the hitter's paradise in Asheville. Melton hit 23 home runs with 46 steals in 99 games, so the power and speed is tantalizing, but his age/level is going to be working against him unless he absolutely destroys Double-A and Triple-A pitching this year. Defensively, he might fit best long term in left field, which would put more pressure on his bat.
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Beginning rehab assignment
Melton (ankle) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Taking part in baseball activities
Melton (ankle) recently transitioned his rehab program to the Astros' spring training facility in Florida and is in the midst of hitting, running and throwing progressions, MLB.com reports.
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Out at least four weeks
Astros general manager Dana Brown said Sunday that Melton will require "at least four weeks or so" to recover from his right ankle sprain, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
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Placed on IL
The Astros placed Melton (ankle) on the 10-day injured list Saturday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
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Suffers sprained ankle
Melton was diagnosed with a right ankle sprain after Friday's win over Minnesota, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
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