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2015 West Coast Top Prospect Showcase
Vicente Ryan Mendoza is a 2016 C/3B, OF with a 5-11 175 lb. frame from Lake Balboa, CA who attends Birmingham HS. Medium, athletic build with broad shoulders and present strength throughout, well proportioned frame. Ran a 7.58 60-yard dash. Primary catcher, low set behind the plate, quick transfer into short arm action, gets on top of throws and shows carry and strength to second base from high slot release, popped a 1.82. Stays short in the back on throws from the outfield, works over front side and gets on top of throws, shows strength and projects with continued incorporation of lower half. Fields out front in field, quick transfer with a longer release, shows ability to throw from multiple arm slots. Left-handed hitter, starts with a high hand set and back elbow. Small shift into contact through lower half with front knee, smooth and balance swing with a shorter path to the ball. Quickness in barrel and shows fluidity in swing, looks to lift and shows consistent contact to pull side with carry off the barrel. Verbal commitment to Long Beach State. Named to West Coast Top Prospect List. Very good student.