LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2017 Ohio Valley Showcase
Ryan Mendez is a 2020 RHP/C with a 6-1 160 lb. frame from Omaha, NE who attends Millard North HS. Large frame with athletic present build; good projection remaining. Ran 60 yard dash in 7.34 seconds. Primary righthanded pitcher; coils front hip back and hunches back over rubber to load, corkscrew delivery with deception, loose arm stroke to high three quarters arm slot, generates good sink on fastball that worked 78-81 mph. Easy release out of hand, worked to both sides with fastball, showed quality slider with good tilting shape; very effective two-pitch mix with solid command profile. Sets up to hit from even-based stance with leg lift trigger and high back elbow, head pulls way off the ball through swing, line drive swing plane with middle field approach. Worked out in the outfield. Waits back on ball and fields cleanly off to the side, does a modest job of working through the ball, shows very quick and clean arm stroke, throws clocked up to 84 mph. Named to 2017 Ohio Valley Showcase Top Prospect List; good student.