Julio Mendez

Julio Mendez is a 21-year-old LHP in the MIA organization, currently at the Low-A level. Across 38.0 innings, Julio has posted a 4.26 ERA with a 3.35 xFIP and 1.37 WHIP. The strikeout rate sits at 35.2% against a 12.7% walk rate, a 22.5% K-BB% and 15.5% swinging-strike rate.

On the Statcast side, the fastball averages 86.9 mph (topping at 96.1) with +7.8" of induced vertical break and a -6.33° vertical approach angle.