Evan Mendoza
Born:
06/28/1996 (Age: 27)
Bats:
Right
Throws: Right
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 200
Primary Position: 3B
Seconday Position: -
Throws: Right
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 200
Primary Position: 3B
Seconday Position: -
Acquisition Period:
11th Rd. 2017 MLB First Year Player Draft, (STL)
Entry Point: 4 Yr College
Options Used: N/A
Entry Point: 4 Yr College
Options Used: N/A
Report Info
| Evaluator: | Steve Givarz |
| Report Date: | June 1st, 2018 |
| Dates Seen: | May 15-17, 2018 |
| Level: | High A |
| Affiliate: | Palm Beach Cardinals |
| MLB Team: |
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| On 40-Man Roster: | No |
Physical Description
Large frame, physical/muscular build.
Swing Mechanics
Hits from an open stance with the back leg crouched and hands at shoulder level, minimal load and stride with hands.
| MLB ETA | Present Role | Future Role | Role Description | Risk | 2021 | P | 40 | Bench | Moderate |
|---|
| Tool | Present | Future | Comments |
| Hit | 40 | 45 | Average bat speed, aggressive swinger, primarily a pull hitter; has bat control, though doesn't ID secondary pitches at times. Projects to have a playable hit tool w/ refinements to approach. |
| Average bat speed, aggressive swinger, primarily a pull hitter; has bat control, though doesn't ID secondary pitches at times. Projects to have a playable hit tool w/ refinements to approach. | |||
| Game Power | 30 | 40 | Over-aggressive approach plays raw power down. 9-to-12 home-run type in bench role. |
| Over-aggressive approach plays raw power down. 9-to-12 home-run type in bench role. | |||
| Raw Power | 50 | 50 | Average raw power, can take a ball out with moderate carry from LF-LCF; moreso based on strength and average bat speed rather than wrists/hand strength. |
| Average raw power, can take a ball out with moderate carry from LF-LCF; moreso based on strength and average bat speed rather than wrists/hand strength. | |||
| Run | 40 | 40 | Below-average runner, 4.36-4.44 seconds HP-to-1B, shows hustle down the line but isn't naturally quick. |
| Below-average runner, 4.36-4.44 seconds HP-to-1B, shows hustle down the line but isn't naturally quick. | |||
| Field | 45 | 50 | Future-average fielder, good instincts and first step at the position, can make tough throws, struggled with backhand in I/O but can improve with athleticism and additional reps. |
| Future-average fielder, good instincts and first step at the position, can make tough throws, struggled with backhand in I/O but can improve with athleticism and additional reps. | |||
| Throw | 60 | 60 | Plus arm, former pitcher and shows off the arm strength, throws are accurate and on a line shoulder high. |
| Plus arm, former pitcher and shows off the arm strength, throws are accurate and on a line shoulder high. | |||
| Attribute | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| Athleticism | Average | Average |
| Approach | Below Average | Average |
| Instincts | Average | Average |
| Baserunning | Below Average | Below Average |
Overall Summary
Lacks true carry tool for true regular profile; defensive value, corner versatility and playable bat give high floor in bench role; profiles as a reserve player able to spot start at numerous spots.
