Kevin Encarnacion
| AB | 1007 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .288 |
| OBP | .391 |
| SLG | .417 |
| HR | 18 |
- Full name Kevin Eduardo Encarnacion
- Born 11/23/1991 in Santo Domingo Centro, Dominican Republic
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 175 / Bats: S / Throws: R
Top Rankings
Minor League Top Prospects
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After spending three years in the Dominican Summer League because of visa issues, Encarnacion crushed NWL pitching, leading the league in batting (.355) and slugging (.566). He can run and has a quick bat. Encarnacion didn?t technically qualify for NWL batting title, but he came out on top even after docking him the 17 hitless at-bats he would need to get there. He primarily played center field for the league runner-up, though he slid to right when Shawn Dunston Jr. was healthy. Encarnacion has enough arm and athleticism to play all three spots. Promoted to the low Class A Midwest League for most of July, he hit just .217/.314/.333 with 14 strikeouts in 16 games, but the NWL managers who saw him say he?ll succeed at higher levels. ?He can hurt you if you make a mistake, and he uses the whole field,? Spokane?s Hulett said.
