David Mendez has become Maryland’s do-everything bat
In the 2026 season, Mendez emerged as Maryland’s offensive engine, starting 54 games and posting a .316/.401/.549 slash with 11 home runs, 50 RBI, 68 hits, and 12 steals. He’s more than a stat line, though: he gave the Terps a reliable middle-order presence, logged an 18-game hitting streak, and was singled out by Maryland and D1 Baseball as one of the Big Ten’s better middle infield talents. If you want a utility player who brings toughness, production, and momentum-changing contact, he’s your guy.
