Carlos Mendivil is a left-handed hitting, right-handed throwing catcher from Tijuana, Baja California — one of Mexico’s most storied baseball regions. At 33, he’s still very much in the game, suiting up for the Charros de Jalisco in the Liga Mexicana del Pacífico and producing some of the best offensive numbers of his career.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Carlos Mendivil
- Position: Catcher
- Team: Charros de Jalisco
- Number: 10
- Bats / Throws: Left / Right
- Height / Weight: 5’7″ / 181 lbs
- Born: August 29, 1993 — Tijuana, Mexico
Background
Mendivil grew up in Tijuana and worked his way through Mexico’s professional development system, spending time with clubs like the Saraperos de Saltillo, Algodoneros Unión Laguna, and Piratas de Campeche between 2018 and 2019. Those years shaped him as a defensive catcher with a growing understanding of the game.
Professional Career
His minor-league numbers were modest. In 2019 with the Piratas de Campeche (Triple-A Mexico), he appeared in 49 games and hit .245 with 3 home runs and a .705 OPS — solid behind the plate, but not yet a bat teams were building around.
That changed when he landed with the Charros de Jalisco. In the 2024-25 LMP season, Mendivil played 32 games and hit .314 with 3 home runs, 21 RBI, and an .836 OPS — a genuine offensive contributor, not just a glove-first option.
This Winter: A 1.000 OPS Start
The 2026-27 LMP season has been even better. Through 8 games, Mendivil is hitting .370 (10-for-27) with 1 home run, 6 RBI, and a 1.000 OPS. That kind of start makes him one of the more reliable offensive pieces in Jalisco’s lineup right now.
Season-by-Season Stats — LMP (Charros de Jalisco)
- 2026-27: 8 G | .370 AVG | 1 HR | 6 RBI | 1.000 OPS | 10 H
- 2025-26: 35 G | .287 AVG | 0 HR | 6 RBI | .682 OPS | 25 H
- 2024-25: 32 G | .314 AVG | 3 HR | 21 RBI | .836 OPS | 27 H
- 2023-24: 1 G | .000 AVG | 0 HR | 0 RBI | .333 OPS | 0 H
Still Going Strong at 33
The fact that Mendivil is not only still active at 33 but putting up his best offensive numbers speaks to his commitment and his ability to adapt after years in the developmental ranks. Charros fans and Mexican winter ball followers will want to keep an eye on him as the LMP season heads toward its final stretch.
