Miguel Mendez
P Richmond Flying Squirrels| Year | Age | Lvl / Team | G | GS | IP | ERA | FIP | K% | BB% | WAR | MLE rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22 | ASD | 22 | 20 | 82 | 3.86 | 3.65 | 23.4% | 14.9% | — | K 17.3% · BB 17.6% · FIP 4.69 |
| 2025 | 23 | MIX3 levels | 21 | 21 | 95 | 3.22 | 2.99 | 29.4% | 11.2% | — | K 22.8% · BB 12.7% · FIP 4.02 |
| 2026 | 24 | MIX3 levels | 18 | 18 | 50 | 5.62 | 2.82 | 25.0% | 10.7% | — | K 20.9% · BB 11.8% · FIP 3.47 |
| 2027PROJ | 25 | MLBSF | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4.65 | 4.65 | 23.2% | 13.5% | 0.1 | |
| 2028PROJ48% MLB | 26 | MLBSF | 6 | 6 | 39 | 4.47 | 4.46 | 23.5% | 12.8% | 0.4 | |
| 2029PROJ66% MLB | 27 | MLBSF | 8 | 8 | 49 | 4.46 | 4.47 | 23.4% | 12.5% | 0.5 |
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Career Stats + Projections
Methodology▸ how WAR & MLE are computed
Stats are park-neutral MLB equivalents. The "TEAM" column shows current org affiliation only — we do NOT project at that team's park.
Rates (K%, BB%, HR-BF) are park-stripped; MiLB stat lines are translated to their MLB-equivalent via per-level MLE factors.
WAR is computed from projected runs prevented vs a replacement pitcher (the marginal arm a team would call up if this pitcher were unavailable) — calibrated to the standard WAR scale.
| Year | Age | Lvl | Team | G | GS | IP | BF | K | BB | HR | GS% | IP/G | K% | BB% | K-BB% | HR% | ERA | FIP | WAR |
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| ▸ Career — actual stats, one row per year (as recorded, no adjustments) | |||||||||||||||||||
| ▸ Career — adjusted (each season translated to a park/league-neutral MLB-equivalent line; levels combined per year) | |||||||||||||||||||
| ▸ Model inputs — neutral MLE (past 3 seasons + 2027 so far) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 19 | ROK MLE | DSL Padres | 12 | 11 | 40 | 180 | 40 | 21 | 1 | 92% | 3.4 | 15.1% | 14.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 4.91 | 4.03 | — |
| 2021 | 19 | ROK RAW | DSL Padres | 12 | 11 | 40 | 180 | 40 | 21 | 1 | 92% | 3.4 | 22.2% | 11.7% | 10.6% | 0.6% | 4.91 | 3.00 | — |
| 2022 | 20 | MIX MLE | 2 levels | 19 | 0 | 22 | 103 | 35 | 16 | 1 | 0% | 1.1 | 24.1% | 18.2% | 5.9% | 1.3% | 7.89 | 4.12 | — |
| 2022 | 20 | MIX RAW | 2 levels | 19 | 0 | 22 | 103 | 35 | 16 | 1 | 0% | 1.1 | 34.0% | 15.5% | 18.4% | 1.0% | 7.89 | 2.68 | — |
| 2023 | 21 | A MLE | Lake Elsinore Storm | 15 | 15 | 54 | 248 | 50 | 33 | 5 | 100% | 3.6 | 14.9% | 15.7% | -0.8% | 2.3% | 5.96 | 5.11 | — |
| 2023 | 21 | A RAW | Lake Elsinore Storm | 15 | 15 | 54 | 248 | 50 | 33 | 5 | 100% | 3.6 | 20.2% | 13.3% | 6.9% | 2.0% | 5.96 | 4.28 | — |
| 2024 | 22 | A MLE | Lake Elsinore Storm | 22 | 20 | 82 | 368 | 86 | 55 | 4 | 91% | 3.7 | 17.3% | 17.6% | -0.3% | 1.5% | 3.86 | 4.69 | — |
| 2024 | 22 | A MLE | Lake Elsinore Storm | 22 | 20 | 82 | 368 | 86 | 55 | 4 | 91% | 3.7 | 17.3% | 17.6% | -0.3% | 1.5% | 3.86 | 4.69 | — |
| 2024 | 22 | A RAW | Lake Elsinore Storm | 22 | 20 | 82 | 368 | 86 | 55 | 4 | 91% | 3.7 | 23.4% | 14.9% | 8.4% | 1.1% | 3.86 | 3.65 | — |
| 2025 | 23 | MIX MLE | 3 levels | 21 | 21 | 95 | 402 | 118 | 45 | 7 | 100% | 4.5 | 22.8% | 12.7% | 10.1% | 2.2% | 3.22 | 4.02 | — |
| 2025 | 23 | MIX MLE | 3 levels | 21 | 21 | 95 | 402 | 118 | 45 | 7 | 100% | 4.5 | 22.8% | 12.7% | 10.1% | 2.2% | 3.22 | 4.02 | — |
| 2025 | 23 | MIX RAW | 3 levels | 21 | 21 | 95 | 402 | 118 | 45 | 7 | 100% | 4.5 | 29.4% | 11.2% | 18.2% | 1.7% | 3.22 | 2.99 | — |
| 2026 | 24 | MIX MLE | 3 levels | 18 | 18 | 50 | 224 | 56 | 24 | 2 | 100% | 2.8 | 20.9% | 11.8% | 9.1% | 1.2% | 5.62 | 3.47 | — |
| 2026 | 24 | MIX MLE | 3 levels | 18 | 18 | 50 | 224 | 56 | 24 | 2 | 100% | 2.8 | 20.9% | 11.8% | 9.1% | 1.2% | 5.62 | 3.47 | — |
| 2026 | 24 | MIX RAW | 3 levels | 18 | 18 | 50 | 224 | 56 | 24 | 2 | 100% | 2.8 | 25.0% | 10.7% | 14.3% | 0.9% | 5.62 | 2.82 | — |
| ▸ 2027 season — projected remainder (no 2027 stats recorded) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2027 | 25 | MLB | SF | 1 | 1 | 6 | 25 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 100% | 6.0 | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 2.6% | 4.65 | 4.65 | +0.1 |
| ▸ Career projection (2028+) — MLB context, MLB playing time (IP × MLB%) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2028 | 26 | MLB MLE | SF | 13 | 13 | 81 | 340 | 80 | 44 | 9 | 100% | 6.2 | 23.5% | 12.8% | 10.7% | 2.6% | 4.58 | 4.57 | +0.8 |
| 2029 | 27 | MLB MLE | SF | 12 | 12 | 74 | 313 | 73 | 39 | 8 | 100% | 6.2 | 23.4% | 12.5% | 10.9% | 2.7% | 4.57 | 4.58 | +0.7 |
| 2030 | 28 | MLB MLE | SF | 12 | 12 | 69 | 293 | 68 | 36 | 8 | 100% | 5.8 | 23.2% | 12.4% | 10.8% | 2.8% | 4.61 | 4.65 | +0.6 |
| 2031 | 29 | MLB MLE | SF | 11 | 11 | 64 | 271 | 62 | 34 | 8 | 100% | 5.8 | 22.9% | 12.6% | 10.4% | 3.0% | 4.70 | 4.77 | +0.5 |
| 2032 | 30 | MLB MLE | SF | 10 | 10 | 58 | 244 | 55 | 31 | 8 | 100% | 5.8 | 22.6% | 12.8% | 9.7% | 3.2% | 4.85 | 4.94 | +0.3 |
| 2028 | 26 | MLB CTX | SF | 6 | 6 | 39 | 165 | 39 | 21 | 4 | 100% | 6.5 | 23.5% | 12.8% | 10.7% | 2.4% | 4.47 | 4.46 | +0.4 |
| 2029 | 27 | MLB CTX | SF | 8 | 8 | 49 | 207 | 48 | 26 | 5 | 100% | 6.1 | 23.4% | 12.5% | 10.9% | 2.5% | 4.46 | 4.47 | +0.5 |
| 2030 | 28 | MLB CTX | SF | 9 | 9 | 54 | 228 | 53 | 28 | 6 | 100% | 6.0 | 23.2% | 12.4% | 10.8% | 2.6% | 4.49 | 4.53 | +0.5 |
| 2031 | 29 | MLB CTX | SF | 9 | 9 | 53 | 224 | 51 | 28 | 6 | 100% | 5.9 | 22.9% | 12.6% | 10.4% | 2.8% | 4.58 | 4.65 | +0.4 |
| 2032 | 30 | MLB CTX | SF | 8 | 8 | 50 | 211 | 48 | 27 | 6 | 100% | 6.2 | 22.6% | 12.8% | 9.7% | 2.9% | 4.72 | 4.81 | +0.3 |
| ▸ Career totals — MLB only (actual + projected) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Career | — | RAW | 41 | 41 | 245 | 1032 | 239 | 130 | 27 | 100% | 6.0 | 23.1% | 12.6% | 10.5% | 2.7% | 4.55 | 4.21 | +3.4 | |
| / 200 IP | — | RAW | 33 | 33 | 200 | 844 | 195 | 106 | 22 | 100% | 6.0 | 23.1% | 12.6% | 10.5% | 2.7% | 4.55 | 4.21 | +2.8 | |
| Career | — | MLE | 107 | 85 | 343 | 1525 | 291 | 226 | 25 | 79% | 3.2 | 19.1% | 14.8% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 4.65 | 4.29 | +2.9 | |
| / 200 IP | — | MLE | 62 | 50 | 200 | 890 | 170 | 132 | 15 | 79% | 3.2 | 19.1% | 14.8% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 4.65 | 4.29 | +1.7 | |
How the minor-league lines were translated
One row per minor-league stint. Open a row to see each step: the raw rate, the park adjustment, the league/level factor, the age adjustment (hitters) and the resulting MLE rate. Factors are the same ones listed on the MLE Factors page.
2026 AARichmond Flying Squirrels · 45 IPFIP 2.81 → 3.47 (+0.66)K% 25.9% → 20.9%
| Component | Raw | Park ÷ | Level factor × | = MLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K% /BF | 25.85% | — | ×0.810 | 20.94% |
| BB% (unintentional) /BF | 10.73% | — | ×1.100 | 11.80% |
| HR / BF /BF | 0.98% | ÷1.000 | ×1.200 | 1.17% |
Factors used: pitcher AA level factors — K ×0.81, BB ×1.10, HR ×1.20. Pitcher translation is level-wide (no per-league rows, no age adjustment); HR/BF is park-adjusted at half strength (park HR factor 100).
Result: FIP 2.81 → 3.47, computed from the rates in the table with the same formula before and after. The MLE line is not regressed to the mean — regression is applied when seasons are blended into a projection (how).
2025 A+Fort Wayne TinCaps · 61 IPFIP 2.60 → 3.56 (+0.96)K% 28.6% → 22.0%
| Component | Raw | Park ÷ | Level factor × | = MLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K% /BF | 28.57% | — | ×0.770 | 22.00% |
| BB% (unintentional) /BF | 9.80% | — | ×1.150 | 11.27% |
| HR / BF /BF | 1.22% | ÷0.941 | ×1.250 | 1.63% |
Factors used: pitcher A+ level factors — K ×0.77, BB ×1.15, HR ×1.25. Pitcher translation is level-wide (no per-league rows, no age adjustment); HR/BF is park-adjusted at half strength (park HR factor 88).
Result: FIP 2.60 → 3.56, computed from the rates in the table with the same formula before and after. The MLE line is not regressed to the mean — regression is applied when seasons are blended into a projection (how).
2025 AASan Antonio Missions · 22 IPFIP 4.80 → 5.99 (+1.19)K% 28.0% → 22.7%
| Component | Raw | Park ÷ | Level factor × | = MLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K% /BF | 28.04% | — | ×0.810 | 22.71% |
| BB% (unintentional) /BF | 15.89% | — | ×1.100 | 17.48% |
| HR / BF /BF | 3.74% | ÷0.950 | ×1.200 | 4.72% |
Factors used: pitcher AA level factors — K ×0.81, BB ×1.10, HR ×1.20. Pitcher translation is level-wide (no per-league rows, no age adjustment); HR/BF is park-adjusted at half strength (park HR factor 90).
Result: FIP 4.80 → 5.99, computed from the rates in the table with the same formula before and after. The MLE line is not regressed to the mean — regression is applied when seasons are blended into a projection (how).
2025 ALake Elsinore Storm · 11 IPFIP 1.07 → 2.05 (+0.97)K% 36.0% → 26.6%
| Component | Raw | Park ÷ | Level factor × | = MLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K% /BF | 36.00% | — | ×0.740 | 26.64% |
| BB% (unintentional) /BF | 8.00% | — | ×1.180 | 9.44% |
| HR / BF /BF | 0.00% | ÷0.936 | ×1.300 | 0.00% |
Factors used: pitcher A level factors — K ×0.74, BB ×1.18, HR ×1.30. Pitcher translation is level-wide (no per-league rows, no age adjustment); HR/BF is park-adjusted at half strength (park HR factor 87).
Result: FIP 1.07 → 2.05, computed from the rates in the table with the same formula before and after. The MLE line is not regressed to the mean — regression is applied when seasons are blended into a projection (how).
2024 ALake Elsinore Storm · 82 IPFIP 3.62 → 4.69 (+1.07)K% 23.4% → 17.3%
| Component | Raw | Park ÷ | Level factor × | = MLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K% /BF | 23.37% | — | ×0.740 | 17.29% |
| BB% (unintentional) /BF | 14.95% | — | ×1.180 | 17.64% |
| HR / BF /BF | 1.09% | ÷0.953 | ×1.300 | 1.48% |
Factors used: pitcher A level factors — K ×0.74, BB ×1.18, HR ×1.30. Pitcher translation is level-wide (no per-league rows, no age adjustment); HR/BF is park-adjusted at half strength (park HR factor 91).
Result: FIP 3.62 → 4.69, computed from the rates in the table with the same formula before and after. The MLE line is not regressed to the mean — regression is applied when seasons are blended into a projection (how).
2023 ALake Elsinore Storm · 54 IPFIP 4.19 → 5.11 (+0.92)K% 20.2% → 14.9%
| Component | Raw | Park ÷ | Level factor × | = MLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K% /BF | 20.16% | — | ×0.740 | 14.92% |
| BB% (unintentional) /BF | 13.31% | — | ×1.180 | 15.70% |
| HR / BF /BF | 2.02% | ÷1.121 | ×1.300 | 2.34% |
Factors used: pitcher A level factors — K ×0.74, BB ×1.18, HR ×1.30. Pitcher translation is level-wide (no per-league rows, no age adjustment); HR/BF is park-adjusted at half strength (park HR factor 124).
Result: FIP 4.19 → 5.11, computed from the rates in the table with the same formula before and after. The MLE line is not regressed to the mean — regression is applied when seasons are blended into a projection (how).
2022 ROKACL Padres · 20 IPFIP 2.53 → 4.12 (+1.59)K% 35.4% → 24.1%
| Component | Raw | Park ÷ | Level factor × | = MLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K% /BF | 35.42% | — | ×0.680 | 24.08% |
| BB% (unintentional) /BF | 14.58% | — | ×1.250 | 18.23% |
| HR / BF /BF | 1.04% | ÷1.081 | ×1.400 | 1.35% |
Factors used: pitcher ROK level factors — K ×0.68, BB ×1.25, HR ×1.40. Pitcher translation is level-wide (no per-league rows, no age adjustment); HR/BF is park-adjusted at half strength (park HR factor 116).
Result: FIP 2.53 → 4.12, computed from the rates in the table with the same formula before and after. The MLE line is not regressed to the mean — regression is applied when seasons are blended into a projection (how).
2021 ROKDSL Padres · 40 IPFIP 3.01 → 4.03 (+1.02)K% 22.2% → 15.1%
| Component | Raw | Park ÷ | Level factor × | = MLE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K% /BF | 22.22% | — | ×0.680 | 15.11% |
| BB% (unintentional) /BF | 11.67% | — | ×1.250 | 14.58% |
| HR / BF /BF | 0.56% | ÷1.199 | ×1.400 | 0.65% |
Factors used: pitcher ROK level factors — K ×0.68, BB ×1.25, HR ×1.40. Pitcher translation is level-wide (no per-league rows, no age adjustment); HR/BF is park-adjusted at half strength (park HR factor 140).
Result: FIP 3.01 → 4.03, computed from the rates in the table with the same formula before and after. The MLE line is not regressed to the mean — regression is applied when seasons are blended into a projection (how).
Career Comps
Completed MLB careers (no pro action in 2+ yrs) whose totals — actual + projected — most resemble this player's. Pool: 1,234 reliever careers (754 from 1990-2025 + 480 historical, 1901-2023), also matched on career-to-date at the same age. * Historical (Lahman) careers: rates era-adjusted to 2001-24 league levels; WAR is an OGILVIE proxy.
| Player | 162s | IP/yr | K% | BB% | HR/9 | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OGILVIE CAREER PROJECTION | 2.0 | 68 | 23.2% | 12.8% | 1.09 | 4.65 |
| Ed Glynn ('75-'85, -0 WAR*) | 1.3 | 53 | 23.5%* | 12.9%* | 1.22* | 4.69* |
| Fred Lasher ('63-'71, -1 WAR*) | 1.0 | 50 | 21.5%* | 11.9%* | 1.05* | 4.68* |
| David Aardsma ('15) | 1.7 | 48 | 23.1% | 12.4% | 1.09 | 4.27 |
| Dwayne Henry ('84-'95, -1 WAR*) | 1.7 | 67 | 23.8%* | 14.2%* | 0.90* | 5.02* |
| Blake Wood ('18) | 1.4 | 72 | 21.7% | 11.2% | 0.90 | 4.47 |
| Jose Veras ('14) | 2.1 | 60 | 24.0% | 12.1% | 0.96 | 3.91 |