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2015 South Top Prospect Showcase
Richard Mendoza is a 2016 RHP/1B, 3B with a 6-0 200 lb. frame from Houston, TX who attends Milby HS. Medium, athletic build with broad shoulders and present strength throughout frame. Ran a 7.61 60-yard dash. Primary right-handed pitcher, throws from a three-quarter arm slot with a short arm circle coming through the backside. Does a nice job of getting over front leg to generate extension at release, attacked hitters with fastball-changeup combo and filled the zone. Fastball topped at 77 mph and showed ability to locate to arm side effectively. Showed feel for his changeup at 70 mph. Longer strides in infield, fields with a wide base, showed a quick transfer and short arm action across the diamond. Similar arm action from first base, gets on top of throws and showed accuracy with some strength and carry. Right-handed hitter, starts with a wide base and a high hand set and back elbow. Upper body swing, short bat path to the ball with fluidity in the barrel. Gets barrel to ball consistently and works through it, consistent middle to pull side contact, aggressive approach, projects well with incorporation of lower half. Good student.