David Mendez Pronunciation
Head coach Tim Corbin on Mendez: “Everyone loves Mendy. He is a very positive kid who loves the game and is good at it. He can play all three outfield positions and is a dynamic offensive player who can beat you in several ways. He excelled at Dayton in his freshman year by being their top offensive producer in almost every category. Mendy attacks the game offensively and defensively. He is an exciting player to watch. He was also named to the honor roll in his first semester.”
As a Sophomore (2025)
• Hit first home run as a Commodore in win over Belmont (March 18)
As a Freshman (Dayton – 2024)
• First-team NCBWA Freshman All-America
• Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year and All-Rookie Team
• Led all A-10 freshmen in average, OBP, runs, RBI, triples and stolen bases
• Finished season with .342 average, .442 OBP, 49 RBI, 47 runs, nine doubles, two triples and six home runs
• Stole 24 bases on 26 attempts
• Two-time A-10 Rookie of the Week (March 5, March 19)
• Made collegiate debut at Vanderbilt on Feb. 20
• Went 2-for-3 with a home run in first collegiate start at No. 1 Wake Forest on Feb. 25
The Mendez File
• Attended Independence H.S. in Ashburn, Va.
• Ranked No. 19 SS in Virginia by Perfect Game
• Perfect Game Atlantic Region honorable mention in both 2022 and 2023
• First-team all-state, all-region and all-district as a senior in 2023 and junior in 2022
• Second-team all-region in 2021
• Helped team to 2021 VHSL 3-A Championship, runner-up in 2023 5-A championship
• Two-time Honor Roll recipient
• Has two brothers, Juan and Diego