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David Watts · 11-15-2025, 01:01 PM

Jose Mendez has called it quits following the 1976 season. What a career he had. 338-205, 3.03 with 2 saves. He whiffed 4190 batters and finished his career with a 7.1 k/9 rate. Mendez only walked 1159 batters over his career, while giving up 4575 hits. His career whip is an amazing 1.08. Mendez pitched the first 7 years of his career for the Peoria Chiefs(1955-1961) going 132-75, 3.09. He would then move on to the St. Paul Saints in 1962 where he would finish his career. In St. Paul Jose would go 206-130, 2.99.

Mendez totaled an amazing 134 War during his career. The next closest pitcher is Hilton Smith with 109.74. Smith is still active at the age of 39.

Mendez was awarded the pitcher of the year award 7 over his stellar career, 56,58,60,64,71,72 and 1973. He was a 15 time all-star over his 21 years in the league.

Mendez was a 2 time league champion, both times with the St. Paul Saints in 1962 and 1964. The post season as it turns out wasn't always kind to Mendez. HIs teams would make the post season 7 times during his career(all with St. Paul). He would go 8-9, 3.97 over 20 starts. He pitched 142.2 post season innings striking out 121 batters while walking 31. He has one post season shutout in 1962.

The 5 year wait to put Mendez in the Hall is just silly. He should have an entire wing named after him tomorrow....heck this evening. What a joy it was to follow his career.

11-15-2025, 01:01 PM	#147
David Watts Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Looking for a place called Leehofooks Posts: 9,929 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Jose Mendez has called it quits following the 1976 season. What a career he had. 338-205, 3.03 with 2 saves. He whiffed 4190 batters and finished his career with a 7.1 k/9 rate. Mendez only walked 1159 batters over his career, while giving up 4575 hits. His career whip is an amazing 1.08. Mendez pitched the first 7 years of his career for the Peoria Chiefs(1955-1961) going 132-75, 3.09. He would then move on to the St. Paul Saints in 1962 where he would finish his career. In St. Paul Jose would go 206-130, 2.99. Mendez totaled an amazing 134 War during his career. The next closest pitcher is Hilton Smith with 109.74. Smith is still active at the age of 39. Mendez was awarded the pitcher of the year award 7 over his stellar career, 56,58,60,64,71,72 and 1973. He was a 15 time all-star over his 21 years in the league. Mendez was a 2 time league champion, both times with the St. Paul Saints in 1962 and 1964. The post season as it turns out wasn't always kind to Mendez. HIs teams would make the post season 7 times during his career(all with St. Paul). He would go 8-9, 3.97 over 20 starts. He pitched 142.2 post season innings striking out 121 batters while walking 31. He has one post season shutout in 1962. The 5 year wait to put Mendez in the Hall is just silly. He should have an entire wing named after him tomorrow....heck this evening. What a joy it was to follow his career. Last edited by David Watts; 11-15-2025 at 01:42 PM.