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Mendieta

06.06.17 - Mendieta has a projectable, long limbed, strong frame at 6-foot-2, 210-pounds. The right-hander works from a high slot with a long, quick arm stroke. Easy tempo in his delivery as he gets down the mound, landing square, with his arm working well from back to front. Clean release on his fastball from 82-85 mph, creating some downward angle. His slider has 11-5 shape with late downward movement at 76-77 mph, dropping once to 73 mph. A two-way player, Mendieta starts from a balanced, stacked stance. Quick, choppy load with a pull side approach during batting practice, elevating multiple balls to the pull side. Average bat speed with good barrel awareness. At first base, Mendieta has soft hands, deliberate footwork with a longer exchange and good arm strength across the diamond.