Houston Astros Second-Rounder Melton Launches Monstrous Home Run

Jacob Melton slammed a changeup an estimated 432 feet at 107 mph Wednesday for Single-A Fayetteville.

After four starts without a hit in the Florida Coast League, Jacob Melton found his stride in Single-A. The Houston Astros' 2022 second-round pick received his promotion to the Fayetteville Woodpeckers on Aug. 13 and has since put on a show.

Melton went 4-for-4 on a career-best Wednesday night with a home run, two doubles and a walk. The lefty's home run was cranked an expected 432 feet with a 107 mph exit velocity.

Jacob Melton just cranked one of the longer home runs I've seen all season.

Turned around an inside changeup over the right field wall in Kinston with an estimated distance of 432 ft and a 107 mph exit velo.

— Andrew Chapman (@ad_chapman) September 1, 2022

The game didn't provide a video broadcast, leaving the spectacle blessed to those in attendance. The home run marked Melton's third for the Woodpeckers with his slash line improving to .351/.415/.596 through 14 games played in affiliated ball.

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