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From the Field: Dante Mendoza, p, Pittsburgh Pirates

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Dante Mendoza
Dante Mendoza
  • Dante Mendoza was drafted by the Indians in the 12th round of 2017 draft.
  • In 2018 he spent the season in the Arizona League and went 2-2 with a 4.58 ERA/1.42 WHIP over 37.1 innings. The 19-year old only allowed 33 hits and struck out 37. He walked 20.
  • The Indians traded him to the Pirates in November 2018, part of the Erik Gonzalez trade.
  • You can read all about that trade here.
  • Mendoza is a lottery ticket, but there is plenty of reasons to be optimistic. He should open the season in affiliate ball.