Physically, Mendez checks in at 6’3” 175 pounds, so he’s got the long, lean build many scouts look for in a starter. He shows his athleticism on the mound, too, and there’s some explosiveness in his delivery. Mendez delivers from out of a 3/4 arm slot that gives him plenty of movement, although his changeup is mostly a show pitch at this point in his development. There is some potential there, as he’s generated a 37 percent swing rate despite the low usage.
