LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2006 California Uncommitted Showcase
Adrian Mendoza is a 2007 SS/P with a 5'10'', 150 lb. frame from Rialto CA, who attends Bloomington Christian HS. Mendoza has lean, wiry athletic build that still has physical maturation ahead. He is a solid all-around player, offensively, defensively, and most interestingly, on the mound. He is a contact line drive hitter with a nice hitting approach and an easy, short swing. He has quick hands and good hand-eye coordination, showing the ability to hit to all fields. Defensively he also shows those good hands, to go along with good footwork and a strong arm. Mendoza plays the game with some feel and baseball savvy. Though he is not big, it is on the mound where Mendoza may have the most upside. He is aggressive and has very good mound presence. He pitches from an over the top slot and has an athletic delivery. Mendoza's fastball reached up to 84 and sat in the low-mid 80s, but there is more in there with physical gains. He throws both a slider and curveball with feel and both have good, tight spin. The 79 mph slider is a quality out-pitch. He holds runners well and looked very comfortable on the hill. Mendoza is a very good student, and has a bright future in the game. He is still developing his body, but his skills are quite polished. The best of him is yet to come.