I don’t know anything about him. Did he get a late start at baseball?

People tell me he’s young for his league. They also say he’s got good command and knows how to pitch but his velocity and non-existent k rate turn me right off.

He doesn’t have an out pitch. He’s far too hittable and he throws in the upper 80s low 90s which for a righty isn’t impressive.

He’s got time but I don’t think this is what the Rangers had in mind when they drafted him. Porcell, Borbon, and Hunter would have been a much better draft.

Said they thought Hunter would be a good, calming, mature influence on the younger BB. I’m somewhat hopeful that Hunter might continue to serve as a mentor to Beavan and teach him a few things about the importance of the changeup. The progress that Hunter made in refining his repertoire from last year to this year has been phenomenal, and as coachable as Beavan has been, maybe a few tips from BGH might help him refine from secondary offerings. I’m thinking that Beavan is going to have to add a pitch to really be successful, but there is plenty of time for that, and some evidence that (1) he is willing to learn and (2) the organization has been successful in adding pitchability to talented young pitchers.

If he gets some velocity back… Oof.

Would you absolutely bet against it?

I hope the Ranger coaches can make a tweak or two to his delivery that will add some MPH to his FB. Maybe some an adjustments to his slider or change also.

Abou Diaby is dead to me.

He’s got a PO and a CS so far. Arm must feel better.

You hear anything about why he started again?

Kind of amazed that dude picked up English and Spanish over the course of two years?

Is that an accurate comp? Can someone tell me what the scouting reports on him so far have been? He’s put up sexy numbers before his promotion.

4 for 6 with a 2B no SO

http://www.turlockjournal.com/news/article/1021/

The third baseman was in Washington competing for the short-season Spokane Indians of the Texas Rangers organization. Mendonca was informed late Wednesday that he had been bumped up to Bakersfield in only his first season in the minor leagues after being drafted in the second round from Fresno State, where he was the star of the 2008 College World Series championship team.
"Everybody hopes to (get promoted), whether they do or not," he said. "But I’m happy I did. I’m happy I got promoted."
And then he learned of something cool. He was going to make his first appearance in a new uniform at a stadium not too far from where he played baseball at Turlock High. He phoned his father, Ray, to say he was coming home. Ray picked up his son at the Modesto airport at 6 a.m. Thursday and the first thing Mendonca did when he got home was to take a nap on the couch.
On Thursday night, he showcased why he got his promotion. He went 1-for-4 with a standup double that resulted in a run, while he received a nice ovation before every at-bat.

I think they promoted up to the Cal LG partly b/c he’s from that area and it would be a really nice gesture to him and his family, he also seems to be able to really help that team in the midst of the race… I think i might have an illogical liking for this guy, i really hope he makes it and is able to replace MY down the road.

Has surprised me as well. We all knew his shortcomings after he was drafted, which persisted a bit iN Hickory. His attributes, however, have persisted as well, which is great to see.

It’ be nice to have another OBP Machine at 3B in the org, but if Whittleman is all we’ve got, then give me Mendonca and his high K rates. Power is hard to teach (but easy to inject), but zone recognition should get better with time. Keep it up, Donc!

Anyone?

http://twitter.com/LoneStarDugout/status/3659110649