Twins RHP prospect Blayne Enlow didn’t allow a run over six innings on Monday in his start for High-A Fort Myers.
Enlow did allow seven hits, but he was able to limit the damage to just the one run while striking out three and issuing one walk. The 76th pick of the 2017 draft, Enlow has not quite lived up to expectations since being given a $2 million signing bonus to bypass college, but there’s been more than a few flashes that suggest he’ll live up to the hype. He’s still getting stronger, so his low 90s fastball should at least be a mid 90s offering in a couple of years. He also offers a power curve along with a cutter/slider, and he’ll mix in a change. Command has been an issue, but he’s walked just 19 hitters so far in 59 1/3 innings, so the control is at least getting better. He’s far from a finished product, but Enlow has mid-rotation upside, and if the velocity comes as expected, it’s possible he could become a No. 2 starter or better. Stay patient.