Building The Dam · Jul 18, 2022
Jacob Melton Drafted By The Houston Astros
Jacob Melton had to wait a little longer than expected to hear his name called on Sunday night, but the Houston Astros got a steal at pick #64. Melton is the second Beaver off the board this year.
Jacob Melton was fantastic for Oregon State this season and was named Pac-12 Player of the year. The Oregon native led the Pac-12 with 71 RBI during the 2022 regular season. He was first with a .702 slugging percentage, tied for second with 19 stolen bases, tied for third with 20 doubles, tied for fourth with 57 runs, tied for fifth with 15 home runs, seventh with 75 hits, tied for ninth with three triples and tied for 10th with a .429 on-base percentage.