Jefferson Mendoza
| AB | 318 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .239 |
| OBP | .33 |
| SLG | .381 |
| HR | 9 |
- Full name Jefferson Alexander Mendoza
- Born 01/16/2001 in Cumana, Venezuela
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 220 / Bats: R / Throws: R
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
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TRACK RECORD: Mendoza moved to the Dominican Summer League for his debut season but increased each of his three slash-line categories by better than 95 points in 2019.
SCOUTING REPORT: Despite his age, Mendoza had plenty of catching experience when he signed. The extra reps showed up in an advanced defensive skill set that included excellent blocking and receiving abilities and a plus throwing arm. Despite the arm strength, Mendoza caught just 16 percent of runners trying to steal in 2019. Mendoza has a middle-of-the-field approach and a sturdy frame, and should develop average power. He is buoyed by an ability to be selective when it comes to finding pitches he can drive.
THE FUTURE: Mendoza has the upside of a solid second-division catcher.
Scouting Reports
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Signed out of Venezuela in 2017, Mendoza was lauded as an amateur for a polished blend of skills behind the plate and the potential for average power as he grew and developed. The time off during the pandemic shutdown hurt, but Mendoza has started strong in the Rookie-level Arizona League. -
TRACK RECORD: Mendoza moved to the Dominican Summer League for his debut season but increased each of his three slash-line categories by better than 95 points in 2019.
SCOUTING REPORT: Despite his age, Mendoza had plenty of catching experience when he signed. The extra reps showed up in an advanced defensive skill set that included excellent blocking and receiving abilities and a plus throwing arm. Despite the arm strength, Mendoza caught just 16 percent of runners trying to steal in 2019. Mendoza has a middle-of-the-field approach and a sturdy frame, and should develop average power. He is buoyed by an ability to be selective when it comes to finding pitches he can drive.
THE FUTURE: Mendoza has the upside of a solid second-division catcher.
