Cristian Mendez

@CACCThe

[CG @CGUnlocks]

Project NBA Tyson Ep. 2

Tyson sat around 87-88 MPH during the college season.

This summer:

➡️ 91-93 MPH
➡️ T94
➡️ PGCBL Pitcher of the Week

The goal wasn’t chasing velocity.

It was organizing movement.

• Get the COM moving downhill.
• Drop the COM and match the slope.
• Catch and hold tension.
• Stay behind the lead leg.
• Build a stable landing position.
• Rotate INTO foot strike instead of around it.

When the body moves more efficiently, velocity becomes a byproduct.

Stack quality days. Trust the process.

#JustTalkingBall #PitchingDevelopment #PlayerDevelopment #Baseball #CGUnlocks

[TysDHarmon15 @TysHarmon15]

I am officially entering the transfer portal from Young Harris College. I am looking for a 4-year college! @CGUnlocks
6’3| 195Ibs
RHP
1 inning 2K 0H 0R 0BB +Save

FB: 90-92 T93
SNK: 88-90 T91
SL: 80-81 T83
CH: 77-79 T80

2 years of eligibility
Phone: [phone]

[CG @CGUnlocks]

A lot of pitchers are late at foot strike not because the arm is “slow”…

But because the body is moving faster than the arm can organize.

And when the arm is outside of the “arm window” at front foot strike…

The last 10% of the throw becomes extremely difficult.

Now the throw starts turning into compensations instead of efficient movement.

That’s why abbreviated drills matter.

They:
• Simplify movement
• Improve awareness
• Create cleaner timing windows
• Help athletes FEEL what “on time” actually is

Over time, they start programming the body to naturally organize into better positions without forcing movement.

You can incorporate these drills on the slope or flat depending on the plyo day and throwing focus for the week.

Stop trying to rush the arm up.

Create better sequencing so the arm can work WITH the body instead of constantly playing catch-up.

☔️

— CG

#JustTalkingBall #Pitching #PitchingDevelopment

[CG @CGUnlocks]

Project NBA Tyson Ep. 1 ☔️

Tyson originally had almost zero drift and would get stuck on the backside early.

A big reason?

He was forcing an exaggerated vertical shin angle that didn’t match how his body naturally wanted to organize down the mound.

Instead of moving athletically down the slope, he was artificially trying to stay stacked into the backside.

Result:
• Killed momentum
• Disrupted sequencing
• Inconsistent lead leg stabilization
• Poor rotational organization

Biggest focuses so far:
• Earlier COM drift
• Better backside direction
• Improved tempo
• Cleaner lead leg stabilization
• Better connection with the rubber
• Tighter rotational turns

Big cue:
“Stay behind the lead leg. Let the foot come down, then throw.”

Tyson was QB1 in high school, so the athleticism has always been there.

The process now is organizing and directing that athleticism more efficiently within the delivery.

Only 2 sessions in.

Still cleaning up:
• Rubber connection
• Rotational Planes
• Getting into more powerful spots throughout the throw
• Setting the body up to make a violent punch
• Holding posture through rotation
• Last 10% of the throw

But he’s already moving more athletic, fluid, and explosive.

A lot more left in there ☔️

— CG

#JustTalkingBall #PitchingDevelopment

[CG @CGUnlocks]

Hips limited in mobility? Struggling to hold positions down the mound?

Start by addressing the hips and adductors.

A pitcher can have elite arm talent, great intent, and still fight an uphill battle if the lower half isn’t functioning efficiently.

The hips help create:
• Direction
• Stability
• Rotation
• Force transfer

When the hips lack mobility, strength, or coordination, especially through internal and external rotation, the body starts searching for movement somewhere else.

That’s when you start seeing pitchers:
• Lose posture
• Leak forward early
• Spin off
• Struggle to maintain strong positions down the mound

One of the biggest areas affected is the back leg.

The back leg isn’t just there to “push.”
It helps control center of mass, create tension through the hinge/coil phase, and guide the pelvis into efficient positions moving down the slope.

But when the hips and adductors are inefficient, the back leg angle becomes difficult to maintain.

Instead of riding the slope with stability and direction, pitchers often:
• Collapse into the quad
• Lose pelvic control
• Shift side to side excessively
• Open early
• Get forced into a “sit” position just to find balance and become stuck there

A lot of this comes from:
• Limited hip IR/ER
• Poor adductor strength/control
• Or trying to move in ways the athlete’s body simply doesn’t organize movement efficiently

Some pitchers naturally organize movement better through internal rotation strategies. Others move more efficiently through external rotation strategies.

Neither is wrong.

The mistake is forcing every athlete into the same delivery instead of building around how their body naturally moves.

If a pitcher naturally clears and rotates better with a more open landing strategy, forcing him closed can restrict pelvic rotation and kill efficiency.

On the other hand, a pitcher who stabilizes better through internal rotation may need:
• More direction
• Longer hip containment
• More closed landing strategies

The goal isn’t to copy mechanics.

The goal is creating efficient movement solutions that allow the athlete to:
• Control center of mass
• Maintain back leg angle longer
• Create anchored tension
• Improve hip/shoulder separation
• Rotate powerfully without compensation
• Transfer force more efficiently into the baseball

When the hips and adductors function correctly, the delivery starts looking smoother because the body no longer has to fight itself to get into positions.

Efficient movement creates efficient velocity.

— CG

#JustTalkingBall #Pitching #PitchDevelopment #PitchingMechanics

[CG @CGUnlocks]

PROJECT MENDY — EP.1 🤺

Just getting home from college, a couple weeks ago, working with one of my college guys.

Early on, he was extremely quad dominant and constantly trying to “sit” into the lower half.

Instead of moving efficiently down the mound, he would sink into the back leg and get stuck over the rubber.

That affected:
• Momentum
• Timing
• Lead leg block
• Energy transfer

Biggest adjustment:
We rebuilt how he controlled and moved his center of mass down the mound.

Instead of forcing excessive depth into the back hip, we focused on allowing the center of mass to move earlier and smoother down the slope.

We also adjusted his landing pattern slightly more open to match how his hips naturally wanted to rotate.

That allowed:
• Cleaner hip clearance
• Better lead leg stability
• Improved rotational sequencing
• More efficient energy transfer

Instead of forcing positions that didn’t fit his movement profile, we built the delivery around how his body naturally organizes movement.

Result:
Cleaner movement.
Better timing.
Easier velocity.

— CG

#Baseball #PitchingDevelopment #1%

[Cristian Mendez @Cmendy07]

First college start vs a top ranked team St. John’s river
3.2 IP | 8 K | 2 H | 0 R
2-seam 88–90 | Cutter 86–87 | Breaking ball 75–78 @CaccThe

[Jay Bueno @JayBueno27]

solo 💣 against Paul D. Camp CC

[Perfect Game Georgia @PG_Georgia]

Full look at ‘25 RHP Cristian Mendez (GA) for @bwoodbsball in G3. #PGHS @CaccThe commit

[Perfect Game Georgia @PG_Georgia]

‘25 RHP Aidan Martinez (GA)- Still @PG_Uncommitted name on the board that can make an impact somewhere… 86-89 on FB & creates some plane, SL works well off FB line. Long 6’4, short stride/extension type with xfire angle at foot strike; works quick. #PGHS @bwoodbsball

[Perfect Game Georgia @PG_Georgia]

‘25 RHP Cristian Mendez (GA) got the start & worked 2.2 in G3 for @bwoodbsball. Sharp CB was the bread & butter @ 75-77 w/ RPM’s flashing up to 3014 (!), FB opened up 85-87 & showed CH at 81 with some light action. Arm works, interesting projection with the spin. #PGHS @CaccThehe signee

[Marshall Jackson @Marshallj442]

Region start vs Peachtree Ridge
6 inning- CG
10 ks
W
@Devine_Baseball @psusna

[Prep Baseball Georgia @PrepBaseballGA]

2026 RHP Marshall Jackson
@bwoodbsball

Jackson has made some big strides since the summer. Looked strong this fall & carries it into the spring.

FB: 85-87 T88
CB: 74-76
CH: 75

7 K’s across 5.2 IP.

#GDC25 | @PB_Uncommitted

[Prep Baseball Georgia @PrepBaseballGA]

2025 OF/3B Caden Miller @bwoodbsball

5-foot-11, 179-pounds

Max EV 94.5

@PB_Uncommitted

#EastGAPreseasonID

[Brookwood Baseball @bwoodbsball]

Thank you to the 45 players that helped distribute over 5,000lbs of food to those in need. Go Broncos. 🐴⚾️

[Prep Baseball Georgia @PrepBaseballGA]

Really interesting look at 2026 RHP Marshall Jackson this afternoon.

Punched out 9 over 4.0 IP in the semi-finals for @teamgabaseball

FB: 83-85 T86; some carry
SL: 70-73; 🛸, advanced feel, confidence in any count
CH: 75-77

Athletic mover on the mound at 5-foot-11, 160-pounds.

@bwoodbsball // #UpperFallWS24

[Prep Baseball Georgia @PrepBaseballGA]

26’ IF Blake Wright
@bwoodbsball

Wright has a simple approach and drives this one up the middle. Sits in legs well and hits in any count

@PBR_Uncommitted || @Devine_Baseball
#16uNat24

[Cristian Mendez @Cmendy07]

Thanks @Florida_PG @coachrob16

[Perfect Game Florida @Florida_PG]

Cristian Mendez (‘25, GA) was money over 3 scoreless IP. Worked mid-80s on the FB T88. Mixed in effective breaking balls. 0 H, 1 BB, 3 Ks. Lanky 6’2” RHP w/ projection. #JupiterInvitational @PG_Uncommitted @PG_Georgia

[Perfect Game Florida @Florida_PG]

Cristian Mendez (‘25, GA) was money over 3 scoreless IP. Worked mid-80s on the FB T88. Mixed in effective breaking balls. 0 H, 1 BB, 3 Ks. Lanky 6’2” RHP w/ projection. #JupiterInvitational @PG_Uncommitted @PG_Georgia

[John Beverley @JohnBeverley13]

I am beyond grateful to announce that I will be continuing my athletic and academic career at Georgia State University! First, I would like to thank God for giving me this opportunity and helping me throughout this long journey. Next I would like to thank my parents, coaches, friends, and family and anyone else who has helped me achieve my dream. #gopanthers💙🐾