Kevin Melillo

KEVIN MELILLO
IF, Indianapolis Indians
Age: 28
Born: May 14, 1982
Height: 5′ 11″
Weight: 185
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
Signed: 5th Round, 157th Overall, 2004
How Acquired: Minor League FA
Agent: N/A

SCOUTING REPORT
Melillo looked like a decent second base prospect just a few years ago, with some pop in his bat, and a great ability to get on base.  Since the 2006 season, when Melillo was rated the fifth best prospect in the Oakland farm system, he has fallen to the level of organizational depth.  Melillo hit for a .280 average, with a .793 OPS in 2006 at the AA level.  He spent the 2007 and 2008 seasons in AAA, and while his average dropped to .260, his OPS is still at the .793 level in that time.

Melillo suffered some injuries in 2008, which could have derailed his progress in 2009.  He spent the 2009 season with the Brewers AA club, and saw his OPS dip to .737 in 385 at-bats.  Melillo is organizational depth at this point, but at 28 years of age, he’s a guy to keep an eye on.  Melillo has a strong arm and plays third base along with second base.  If he returns to his .790 OPS days, he could turn in to a decent utility player in the majors.

STATS

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MINORS:

CONTRACT INFORMATION
2010: League Minimum

Other Details:
  • N/A

PLAYER INFORMATION
Signing Bonus: $200,000
MiLB Debut: 2004
MLB Debut: 6/24/2007
MiLB FA Eligible: Eligible
MLB FA Eligible: N/A
Added to 40-Man: 6/21/2007 (Removed 10/6/2008)
Options Remaining: 1 (As of start of 2010 season)
MLB Service Time: 0.004

AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS / PROSPECT RANKINGS
AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS
PROSPECT RANKINGS

Baseball America

2006: #5 OAK
2007: #12 OAK
2008: #17 OAK

TRANSACTIONS
June 7, 2004: Drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 5th round, 157th overall pick.
July 16, 2004: Signed by the Oakland Athletics to a minor league contract with a $200,000 bonus.
June 22, 2007: Contract purchased by the Oakland Athletics.
May 31, 2008: Designated for assignment by the Oakland Athletics.
June 5, 2008: Purchased by the Toronto Blue Jays from the Oakland Athletics.
October 6, 2008: Designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays.
April 1, 2009: Signed by the Milwaukee Brewers as a free agent.
February 2, 2010: Signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates as a free agent.