The Kansas City Royals front office had rushed Mondesi, the son of former all-star outfielder Raul Mondesi, through the Royals system. Typically, the youngest player in every league he’s played in on his way up, Mondesi always flashed terrific tools at the plate despite mediocre results. Mondesi’s .249/.295/.373 career professional slash line has left scouts commenting that Mondesi has yet to develop a consistent approach at the plate.
It seems he’s figured it out at NW Arkansas this season.
For the first time in his career, Mondesi is repeating a level. After hitting .243/.279/.372 at NW Arkansas in 2015, he’s opened 2016 with a scorching .