MENDONCA SIGNS WITH RANGERS

The former Fresno State third baseman will make his professional debut with the Spokane Indians this week.

By George Takata
VSP Senior Writer:

Two physicals and a signature later, Tom Mendonca officially became a Texas Ranger Monday.

Mendonca, arguably the greatest third baseman in Bulldog baseball history, was in Arlington, Texas to sign his deal, and will now head out to Spokane, Washington to make his pro baseball debut either today or Wednesday for the Spokane Indians, a low single ‘A’ team in the Northwest League.

Mendonca’s signing bonus was for $587,700. He was selected by Texas in the second round of the Major League Baseball Draft. The Rangers have also agreed to pay for his Fresno State education. Tom was in attendance at the Rangers-Angels game after signing his contract.

Former Bulldog pitcher Justin Miller is also on the Indians roster. Miller and Mendonca both played on the 2008 College World Series Champion Fresno State team.

Mendonca is Fresno State’s all time home run king (56), the 2009 WAC Most Valuable Player, and 2008 CWS Most Outstanding Player.

Former Bulldog Tanner Scheppers has yet to come to contract terms with the Rangers.

A one on one interview with Mendonca will be up on valleysportspulse.com later today!

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