José Méndez

This is the The Negro Leagues card for José Méndez, featured in MLB The Show 25. He's a 99 Overall Diamond card and is a two-way player primarily playing SP. He can also fill in at 1B, 2B, 3B, SS, LF, CF, RF.

Released 1 week ago, José Méndez is obtained from the Negro Leagues Collection.

He currently holds the #68 rank among 756 starting pitchers.

At the plate, José Méndez displays great contact overall, with specific ratings of 105 Contact vs Right and 112 Contact vs Left. He brings above average power to the plate, evident from his 90 Power vs Right and 85 Power vs Left. In terms of plate discipline, his impressive Vision stands at 105, paired with his great Discipline rating of 107. When runners are in scoring position, José Méndez's excellent Clutch rating of 116 often comes into play.

On the mound, José Méndez exhibits excellent H/9 with a 103 rating, noteworthy K/9 with a 92 rating, and very strong BB/9 with a 111 rating. With runners threatening, his Pitching Clutch rating of 107 shows great performance. His overall pitching profile is defined by very strong control with a Control rating of 91, elite velocity with a Velocity rating of 99, and elite break with a Break rating of 99. As a starting pitcher, his stamina is excellent with a rating of 113.

He utilizes a 5-pitch mix, spearheaded by a 4-Seam Fastball, complemented by a 12-6 Curve. Key pitches include: His 4-Seam Fastball boasts high velocity with excellent command. His 12-6 Curve exhibits notable break with excellent command. His Changeup exhibits sharp break with excellent command. His Slurve exhibits sharp break with excellent command and his Sinker exhibits significant movement with excellent command.

In the field, José Méndez is a impressive defender. His key defensive attributes are 85 Fielding, 87 Arm Strength, and 88 Reaction time.

On the basepaths, José Méndez showcases average speed. This is supported by 89 Speed, a 67 Stealing rating, and 62 Baserunning Aggression.

José Méndez is a 38-year-old player from Cuba, standing 5'10" tall and weighing 152 lbs. He currently plays for the Free Agents, batting Right-handed and throwing Right-handed.

Other available versions for José Méndez include: The Negro Leagues (86 Diamond).