Ethan Mendoza is Texas’ power-boosting glue guy with on-base pop and lineup spark
In the 2026 season, Mendoza hit .278 with 10 home runs, 50 RBIs, a .478 slugging percentage and 11 steals for Texas, while also showing improved plate discipline and extra-base thump after adding strength in the offseason.[1][2][3] The big differentiator is that he can set the tone at the top of the lineup or punish mistakes in the middle of it; when healthy, he brings energy, leadership and a competitive edge that coaches love, though a shoulder injury late in the season briefly limited him to DH duties.[1][2][3]
