University of West Florida

2025 (Eastern Florida State College): Appeared in 35 games during the 2025 season, putting together a productive year at the plate. He hit .320 with 40 hits in 125 at-bats, driving in 27 runs while totaling five doubles and two home runs for seven extra-base hits. Mendez posted a .410 on-base percentage and a .408 slugging percentage, drawing nine walks and being hit by pitch 10 times while striking out 32 times. He finished the season with 144 plate appearances and consistently provided offensive production throughout the lineup.

2024 (Chipola College): Appeared in 36 games for Chipola College during the 2024 season, batting .254 with 18 hits in 71 at-bats. He contributed 20 runs batted in while totaling two doubles and one home run and reached base at a .349 clip with a .324 slugging percentage. Mendez also drew six walks and was hit by a pitch six times, helping extend his offensive presence throughout the lineup. Defensively, he saw action behind the plate and maintained reliable play with a .989 fielding percentage.