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TL;DR
Wes Mendes from Florida State University is projected to be a top-40 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, selected at No. 36 by the Philadelphia Phillies. He has a career-low 2.42 ERA and a 9-3 record this season.
Key points
- Wes Mendes is projected as a top-40 pick in the MLB Draft
- He has a career-low 2.42 ERA this season
- Mendes is expected to be drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies at No. 36
- Florida State baseball team has a record of 35-14
- FSU is currently fourth in the ACC
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The No. 12 Florida State baseball team has had a strong season so far, and with an overall record of 35-14 and a conference record of 16-9, FSU is currently fourth in the ACC. Thanks to the performance of many of their players, discussions amongst MLB teams as to whether some Seminoles will be drafted to play in the major leagues are almost certainly happening.
Per Jim Callis of MLB.com, it should be no surprise that Wes Mendes is likely part of these conversations. Mendes has appeared in his article predicting what the 2026 MLB Draft will look like, and he was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies with the No. 36.
Mendes has put up a career-low 2.42 ERA in 78.0 innings, which both lead the team, and a 9-3 record. His play is one of the reasons FSU has been able to remain competitive despite the loss of Myles Bailey. He has allowed 53 batters and walked 23, holding opponents to a .189 batting average and striking out 103 of them.
Florida State continues its season when it travels to Clemson for a three-game series against the Tigers. Fans can catch Saturday's game on the ACC Network at 6:00 p.m. ET.
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This article originally appeared on FSU Wire: FSU Baseball: Mendes projects as No. 36 overall pick in 2026 MLB Draft
Q&A
Who is Wes Mendes and why is he projected to be a top MLB draft pick?
Wes Mendes is a pitcher for Florida State University, projected to be a top-40 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft due to his impressive 2.42 ERA and 9-3 record.
Which team is expected to draft Wes Mendes in the MLB Draft?
Wes Mendes is projected to be selected by the Philadelphia Phillies with the No. 36 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft.
What are Wes Mendes' statistics this season at Florida State?
This season, Wes Mendes has a 2.42 ERA, a 9-3 record, and has struck out 103 batters in 78 innings pitched.
