Aug
10
2008 Draftees: Samuel Mende, Matthew Summers
Posted by Rodney under Prospects
This post is part of the MLB Draft 2008 get-to-know the draftees series.
Samuel Mende, a shortstop from Clearwater Central Catholic High School in Florida was selected in the 40th round by the Yankees, as the 1220th overall picked. Mende, who turned 18 in January is a 6’1, 166lbs. right-handed middle infielder. He was named to the first team All State Baseball team for 3A players as a middle infielder. His high school squad at CCHS finished the 2008 season with a final record of 26-4.
Mende does not have a ton of power, but he seems to hit the ball well. His expertise is really on the other side of the ball though, where some may call him a “wizard” of the glove. It’s always nice to have a reliable middle infielder and that is exactly what Mende can bring to the club. He has been signed for the league minimum of $400,000.
In the 43rd round of the draft the Yankees selected Matthew Summers, a right-handed pitcher out of Chaparral High School in Scottsdale, Arizona. He is listed at 6’1, 195lbs and turns 19 years old in August. He has shown tremendous work ethic and that should serve him well as he tries to prove himself at a young age. Currently, Summers has also signed with the Yankees for the minimum of $400,000/year.
This post is part of the MLB Draft 2008 get-to-know the draftees series.
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