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<\/p>\n 2026 Team Prospect Lists – Prospects Live<\/p>\n 1. Miguel Mendez<\/a>, RHP – 50 OFP Scouting Reports<\/p>\n Find Scouting Reports, Tool Grades and Dynasty Outlooks in each toggle section<\/p>\n Expand All Reports<\/p>\n 1. Miguel Mendez<\/a>, RHP – 50 OFP<\/p>\n HT: 6-2 WT: 165 H\/T: R\/R OFP: 50<\/p>\n Risk: High<\/p>\n Fastball: 60 – (92-97 T99 mph) Scouting Report<\/p>\n Miguel Mendez is an explosive arm talent, and despite a wiry frame, he generates upper-end velocity using his entire body. His fastball touches 99 mph and typically sits 94-96 throughout a start. There is a path toward fringy-to-average command as he accumulates more innings, but the command backed up on him in Double-A to end 2025. Mendez moves with intent and athleticism. His windup begins with a simple step back before moving into an up-tempo, counter-rotated leg lift to his chest. From peak lift, he accelerates smoothly down the mound with an open landing at foot strike, working heel to toe. He unwinds his stored energy as he whips his arm through into a three-quarters slot, accompanied by a noticeable head snap at release. The arm works loosely despite the effort, though. The four-seamer is a buzzsaw at the top of the zone, generating whiffs when elevated in the upper third. Even with an above-average release height, the fastball can bully hitters in and just out of the zone with it. Maintaining carry and execution will be critical as he adjusts to an MLB ball, which could slightly contract the shape. Even with that adjustment, the pitch projects as plus and can flash better when reaching back for more velocity. Mendez\u2019s slider is another impact offering, grading plus with double-plus potential. At 81-85 mph, it shows a late, sharp tilt and can shift between a more horizontal shape and a downer \u201cdeath ball\u201d when buried below the zone. He also mixes in a firmer cutter with almost slutter traits, throwing it in the upper 80s with more lift. Mendez also had a harder changeup that can fade away from opposite-handed hitters when he stays on top of it. Usage will depend heavily on command and better count leverage, as the fastball\u2013slider combo can drive his success to either handedness with better locations. San Diego will emphasize strike-throwing after a dominant High-A performance (1.32 ERA in 12 starts). Mendez struggled in Double-A San Antonio, where walks spiked along with his ERA. The upside of his tools has the Padres envisioning a No. 4-to-3 starter with fringy command. If he\u2019s more below-average command, he still has a future as a high-leverage bullpen arm. – Brandon Tew<\/p>\n 2. Bradgley Rodriguez<\/a>, RHP – 50 OFP<\/p>\n \t\tThis post is for subscribers on the 55 Tier (Everyday Regular), 60 Tier (All-Star), 70 Tier (MVP), 80 Tier (Hall of Fame) and MLB Teams & Agencies only<\/p>\n Become a subscriber now and gain access to articles, tools, and stay updated with Prospects Live.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Copy-of-2025-MLB-Draft-Team-Previews--62--1.png\")
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2. Bradgley Rodriguez<\/a>, RHP – 50 OFP
3. David Morgan<\/a>, RHP – 50 OFP
4. Ethan Salas<\/a>, C – 50 OFP
5. Kash Mayfield<\/a>, LHP – 45 OFP
6. Victor Lizarraga<\/a>, RHP – 45 OFP
7. Isaiah Lowe<\/a>, RHP – 45 OFP
8. Kruz Schoolcraft<\/a>, LHP – 45 OFP
9. Ryan Wideman<\/a>, OF – 45 OFP
10. Jorge Quintana<\/a>, 3B – 45 OFP
11. Kale Fountain<\/a>, 3B – 45 OFP
12. Humberto Cruz<\/a>, RHP – 45 OFP
13. Bryan Balzer<\/a>, RHP – 45 OFP
14. Deivid Coronil<\/a>, SS – 40 OFP
15. Jagger Haynes<\/a>, LHP – 40 OFP
16. Ty Harvey<\/a>, C – 40 OFP
17. Kannon Kemp<\/a>, RHP – 40 OFP
18. Tirso Ornelas<\/a>, OF – 40 OFP
19. Kasen Wells<\/a>, OF – 40 OFP
20. Romeo Sanabria<\/a>, 1B – 40 OFP<\/p>\n
Highest Level: AA
ETA: 2027<\/p>\n
Cutter: 55 – (87-90 mph)
Slider: 60 – (81-85 mph)
Changeup: 50 – (85-89 mph)
Command: 45<\/p>\n