Julio Mendez

Julio Mendez is a 21-year-old LHP in the MIA organization, currently at the LoA→HiA level. Across 78.1 innings, Julio has posted a 3.45 ERA with a 3.50 xFIP and 1.34 WHIP. The strikeout rate sits at 32.0% against a 11.0% walk rate, a 21.1% K-BB% and 14.3% swinging-strike rate.

On the Statcast side, the fastball averages 86.8 mph (topping at 96.1) with +8.0" of induced vertical break and a -6.30° vertical approach angle.