- Full name Kendrick Calilao
- Born 02/24/2000 in Kissimmee, FL
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Florida
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Drafted in the 30th round (903rd overall) by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2018.
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One of the best pure hitters in the class, Calilao doesn't come loaded with supplemental tools, but he has an extremely simple, short and repeatable swing that leads to hard, consistent contact. For some area scouts, Calilao is one of the premier bats in Florida. Committed to the in-state Gators, Calilao currently has a line drive approach and sprays the ball all over the field. He doesn't have much raw power currently, but with his 6-foot-1, 195-pound frame and ability to barrel the baseball in any part of the strike zone, scouts believe he will develop above-average power in the future. A below-average runner, Calilao has been working with a running coach to improve, but he projects to stick in a corner outfield spot. He has a plus arm, giving him the tools to stick in right field. He's also shown impressive athleticism and route-running ability that could allow him to be a solid defender at the position, despite a lack of foot speed.
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One of the best pure hitters in the class, Calilao doesn't come loaded with supplemental tools, but he has an extremely simple, short and repeatable swing that leads to hard, consistent contact. For some area scouts, Calilao is one of the premier bats in Florida. Committed to the in-state Gators, Calilao currently has a line drive approach and sprays the ball all over the field. He doesn't have much raw power currently, but with his 6-foot-1, 195-pound frame and ability to barrel the baseball in any part of the strike zone, scouts believe he will develop above-average power in the future. A below-average runner, Calilao has been working with a running coach to improve, but he projects to stick in a corner outfield spot. He has a plus arm, giving him the tools to stick in right field. He's also shown impressive athleticism and route-running ability that could allow him to be a solid defender at the position, despite a lack of foot speed.
