The Book on Mark Melancon
Prospect Info
Mark Melancon
Born 3/28/1985
RHP, NYY
After gaining national attention as the award winning closer at U Arizona, Melancon's selection by the Yankees in the 2006 draft had 'Rivera Replacement' written all over it. After taking a year and a half to climb back up from TJ surgery, his fastball has returned, and he's about as ready for the big-leagues as any prep pitcher has ever been. That 95mph fastball and hammer curve should play well in Yankee Stadium, and by all reports, Melancon has the big game attitude and short memory that closers need to succeed at any level. He should crack the Yankees bullpen this season, perhaps ending up as Mariano's setup man and heir apparent before 2009 is finished.
Ranking in ScoutingBook (7/4/2009): #163 
Ranking in Baseball America 2009: n/a
Ranking in Baseball Prospectus: Unranked
Ranking in MiLB.com 2009 Season Preview Unranked
Ranking from the Sporting News: Unranked
Ranking from ESPN: Unranked
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