South Side Sox Top Prospect No. 80: Harvin Mendoza

He’s got an eye and a glove; if the power blossoms in Great Falls, watch out

Harvin Mendoza
6´2´´
185 pounds
Bats: Left
Age: 20
SSS rank among all first basemen in the system: 3

Harvin Mendoza, who signed in the same international signing class as Franklin Reyes, was a corner outfield prospect at the time but also has converted to first base. After two good seasons for the DSL White Sox, Mendoza was promoted to the AZL squad for 2018 and acquitted himself quite well. He has gradually improved each year, last year hitting .314/.381/.409, with no homers, 23 RBI, 12 walks and 12 strikeouts over 137 at-bats. In his three-year minor league career, Mendoza actually has more walks (90) than strikeouts (88) in 578 at-bats — are we sure he’s a member of the White Sox organization?

Mendoza played errorless ball last season, and even though he’s shown virtually no power thus far (just two career homers), he does have a projectable build if he can alter his launch angle. It’s easier to work with someone who’s got great plate discipline but unproven game power than vice-versa, but in order to eventually stick as a first baseman, Mendoza will have to pick up his power game eventually. Fortunately he’s just 20, and he should be promoted to hitter-friendly Great Falls to begin the 2019 season.

2019 South Side Sox Top 100 Prospects

80. Harvin Mendoza, 1B
81. Tate Blackman, 2B
82. Logan Sowers, RF
83. Maiker Feliz, 3B
84. Brayan Herrera, RHSP
85. Craig Dedelow, LF
86. Wilber Pérez, RHSP
87. Kyle Kubat, LHRP
88. Johan Dominguez, RHRP
89. Mitch Roman, 2B
90. Ty Greene, C
91. Tanner Banks, LHSP
92. Jake Elliott, RHRP
93. Kevin Escorcia, LHRP
94. Luis Rodriguez, RHSP
95. Ian Dawkins, LF
96. Victor Diaz, RHRP
97. Travis Moniot, LF
98. Josue Guerrero, LF
99. Will Kincanon, RHRP
100. Brian Clark, LHRP

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