Kole Enright Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Kole Enright
Born 01/21/1998 in West Orange, FL
Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 175 / Bats: S / Throws: R
School West Orange
Drafted in the 3rd round (99th overall) by the Texas Rangers in 2016 (signed for $675,000).

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Enright was teammates with heralded righthander Tyler Baum at West Orange High, helping the Warriors reach the state final four in Florida's largest classification. Enright is a switch-hitting infielder with good bat-to-ball skills. His power is still developing, but listed at 6-foot-2, 185 pounds, there may be more to come. If Enright does develop more pop, he has the defensive tools to profile at third base. If not, his glove should play at second base. Enright is committed to Stetson.

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The Rangers had Enright ranked higher on their draft board than other clubs when they took him in the third round in 2016 and signed him away from a Stetson commitment for $675,000. The early returns were promising. Enright made a smooth transition to pro ball in the Rookie-level Arizona League despite missing two weeks early on with a hamstring injury. He has a mature swing that is simple and contact-oriented. At times it can get big, but when he stays back and uses his hands, he puts the ball in play with a line-drive approach. His pop is mostly to the gaps with enough strength projection where he could develop 10-15 home-run power. An offensive-minded prospect, Enright spent most of his time at third base and shortstop in the AZL, then at instructional league focused on second base. He probably will split time between second and third base in 2017, with most of his reps probably coming at second. He has the tools to be at least an average defender at second base with an average arm. Enright should head to low Class A Hickory in 2017.

Enright didn't pop onto the AZL prospect radar until later in the season, in part due to a slow start after he missed two weeks with a hamstring injury. The Florida high school product certainly made up for lost time in the season's final month with a slash line of .366/.432/.524 while moving between three infield positions. Enright improved his swing during the season and began making more consistent hard contact. He's got a good frame with a strong upper body, so more power should develop as he matures. While getting experience at multiple positions, Enright profiles best at third base, where he shows good instincts and a plus arm. Scouts noted that he carries himself like a big leaguer, and he impressed his Rangers coaches with his commitment to get better. "He did a phenomenal job of maximizing work ethic and makeup," said Rangers manager Matt Siegel, a first-year manager who most recently was a college assistant coach. "He is as committed as a young player out of high school that I've seen."