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.

Pittsburgh has not yet made its first selection in the 2025 MLB Draft. In Sunday's first round, the team is slated to pick sixth overall. The Pirates have $14,088,400 in bonus pool spending, according to MLB . That money can be used to sign players drafted by the Pirates in the first 10 rounds.

The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Oklahoma’s Easton Carmichael at No. 82 overall in the third round of the 2025 MLB Draft. Now, the details are out on what his contract looks like as he goes to the majors.