Houston Astros Prospect Profile: Wes Mendes
Wes Mendes – LHP
HT/WT: 6’1”/198 | Bat/Throw: R/L | School: Florida State| DOB: 10/04/04
Overview:
Mendes was a standout at Florida State in 2026. The left-hander posted a 2.81 ERA with 125 strikeouts over 93 innings. Some evaluators noted that he has the best changeup in the draft, while also having a slider and cutter and plus control. Back to back pitchers with good control. Mendes runs his fastball around 92 mph with a five pitch mix.
Baseball America had the following to say about Mendes: “Mendes had a breakout 2026 season and was named the ACC pitcher of the year. Mendes posted a 2.81 ERA over 16 starts and 93 innings, with a career-high 32.6% strikeout rate and career-low 6.5% walk rate. Mendes has a solid frame at 6-foot-1, 195 pounds and throws with a loose arm action from a three-quarters slot. He has a deep mix of five distinct pitches and has improved his strike-throwing significantly as a junior. Mendes has a four-seam fastball that averages 92.5 mph and has been up to 96. It’s an average pitch with average life and power, but he threw it for strikes 70% of the time this spring to set up his secondaries.”
Articles:
Houston Astros Select Left-Hander Wes Mendes With The No. 57 Overall Pick
Highlights:
Wes Mendes (@mendeswes_) has shown dynamic stuff in his move to @FSUBaseball‘s Friday role 🔥
21.2 IP
0.83 ERA
0.74 WHIP
30 K (35.3 K%)
7 BB (8.2 BB%)
.129 BAA🔗 https://t.co/jUP0KpaT4u pic.twitter.com/aVT6CnDXjs
— D1Baseball (@d1baseball) March 13, 2026
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