(All player scouting reports are written by The Cardinal Nation analyst Blake Newberry. Throws: Right. Arizona Cardinals With Kyler Murray , the quarterback position is set long term, but not so much short term. Quick first step but reaches max speed pretty quickly. Grade: 50, Control and Command: Plus command of the fastball and curveball, average command of his other offerings. Disguised as the fastball but has late tumble away from right-handed hitters. Applications will be accepted for current season openings only. Grade: 45, Control and Command: Likes to try to force the front door slider at times, but loses the release point. When he throws it like a slider, it is a bit faster and has sharper break. The bat must take a jump to the next level for him to be considered for a semi-everyday role however. Plenty of room for growth on his lanky frame. AL NL; HOU: CWS: BAL: ARI: CHC: ATL . Grade: 40, Field: Pitchers love throwing to him. Organization has been successful with pitcher's of this type in the past. An efficient delivery with no frills. Tagged: 2021, Trevor Hooth, Kramer Robertson, Age: 20 yrHeight: 6-0Weight: 207 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2017 IFA, TBRuleV: 2021. Any time youre dealing with amateur baseball players, its highly variable. Easy motion, not a lot of effort. Fastball: Inconsistent velocity. This gives him a profile similar to last years first round pick, Jordan Walker. There isn't any room for more physical projection. Azusa Pacific University Simple drop and drive delivery that allows him to drive up and over the glove side. The pool amount for this pick is $153,300. Direct Sales Representative (DSR) Program: Provide eligible students with meaningful projects and assignments that will assist them in making career choices and provide them with valuable work experience. Good angles. Adjusting to offspeed pitches will go a long way in improving his offensive stock. The Cardinals have as many as 12 coaching positions in the minor leagues that are not being renewed, and one full-time scout is not being renewed. Baez has a decent eye at the plate but will need to work on making more consistent contact. Florida Complex League Cardinals Notebook 2021 Week 2, Now Available 2021 Cardinals Prospect Guide. Physical Description: Fully developed collegiate arm that has the frame to start and eat innings. Fortunately, our ownership has been very supportive and allowed us to spend up to the five-percent overage in each year of the current CBA since the 2012 draft. He has plenty of size and promise but could use some refinement on all his pitches. Prior to joining the Cardinals front office, he returned to USC, earning a M.Ed Postsecondary Administration in 2014. He's fluent in english as well as spanish which is obviously huge in today's game, especially for a catcher. Hit 12 homers in 54 games but was aided by a sky high 29% HR/FB rate, so I don't expect him to repeat the power production in the next go around. Physical Description: He's filled out his tall frame well. Control: 45 | Command: 40. This is an entry level position which provides extensive training that may lead to opportunities to transition to positions in the Ticket Sales Department and other departments within the organization. Overall: Prater can become a backend starter if the control moves to plus and/or if the changeup takes a step forward. Age: 22 yrHeight: 6-5Weight: 200 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2019 Draft - Round 8RuleV: 2022. Flores, 45, was part of the Cardinals 2006 World Series Championship team and spent eight seasons in the Majors. Long limbs, especially his legs.. Hit: Slightly open stance. He begins with a long stride back and the delivery really slows down, but then its a quick leg kick. The native of New Jersey profiles as a centerfielder in the professional ranks due to his speed. Cardinals took a shot on the untapped potential. The pitch gets good arm side run and sink, and it typically between 9-14 mph slower than his fastball. There are games where his command is not as sharp and that's when things start to go south. Hit: Starts with hands high, with circular gyrations at about the ear level. Worth noting that he only has two fingers on his right (non-throwing) hand after a lawnmower accident as a two year old. His control took a hit this year but it was also the first time in his professional and collegiate career that he really struggled. Will struggle to maintain velocity deep in games though. We get a lot of emails, letters and calls from people interested in becoming a scout. Other efforts and events such as the Ted Savage RBI Golf Classic, Pride Theme Night, Fiesta Cardenales Theme Night and Redbird Rookies are just a portion of what the organization does in order to achieve our overall goal to be a more diverse and inclusive organization. He covered a lot of ground at third base and the Cardinals had him playing shortstop in January at instructs. Also note the below qualifications required for the internships program before applying. Monday afternoon, Major League Baseball. Length can be seen more in his legs than anywhere else. His changeup sits in the low 80s and his slider is more slow and loopy than hard and sharp. Ludwin has room to pack on significant mass while still maintaining his lanky build. He might run into some over the fence, but his swing is built more for line drives. Wide base at impact. August 4, 2021. And, fortunately, Stephen has not stopped hitting. Delivery & Mechanics: A high effort delivery with a pronounced head whack. Its more, Find a reliable metric; see whats worked in the past and use it as a guide going forward. As a scouting director, I need to be disciplined to implement it and sell it to our department of scouts, who might not always agree with what we think the optimal decision is. Grade: 60, Arm: His arm is more than capable of making any throw from the six. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location, Despite the low velocity everything is set up off the fastball. We continuously seek to recognize and reward employees while providing an environment that encourages employees to commit enthusiastically to the organization's goals and values. Grade: 30, Arm: Lacks carry but appears accurate. He can hit all types of pitches but will need to cut down on his swing-and-miss against breaking pitches. Grade: 40, Curveball: 75-76. Plus command and a good amount of natural glove side run/sink Grade: 40, Curveball: The newest pitch in his arsenal. Defensively he uses the speed well, increasing his range. He did throw against lower quality, Division Two competition, so it is still unknown how well Baker will be able to handle professional hitters. Delivery & Mechanics: 3/4 arm angle with one of the cleanest deliveries in the organization. Assistant General Manager & Director of Scouting. 2023 Single Game Tickets - On Sale Friday at 10am CT. 2023 Ticket Packs . As of now, Love appears to have the ceiling of a back-of-the-rotation starter with room to grow into a mid-rotation starter if he can become more consistent with his secondary offerings. Cardinals Insider Cardinals Promotions Cardinals Curtain Calls Cardinals Reviews Cardinals Cut4 Cardinals Game Recap Cardinals Kids Videos de . Bats: Left The St. Louis Cardinals partner with a number of local organizations that focus on diversity and inclusion as well as participate in programs through MLB and MiLB that support diverse and inclusive workplaces. Like most young power hitters, swing-and-miss is a concern with Baez. Shows some pitch recognition skills. It's an exciting profile. He was drafted in 1997 by the New York Yankees from the University of Southern California, where he holds its all-time record for wins (42). Bat speed is only average right now, but that will improve as he gets stronger and in better physical shape. He's likely a two-pitch reliever that could move quickly when baseball resumes. If we didnt allow some wiggle room quite a bit of wiggle room in some cases from the influence of our scouts voices, wed be off.. Physical Description: He plays much smaller than his frame. The 21-year-old did have a high strikeout rate in his junior year, striking out at a rate of nearly 19%. Showed a lower strikeout rate and improved walk rate in the small 2019 collegiate sample. OFP: 35Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency DepthRisk: High, Tagged: 2021, Matt Thompson, Edgardo Rodriguez, Age: 22 yrHeight: 6-1Weight: 195 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2015 IFARuleV: 2020. Then, the other side of the equation is that our big-league staff is so good at incorporating younger players into the mix and putting them in positions to succeed. Physical Description: He looks smaller than the listed weight. Michael Conroy - staff, AP FILE - Arizona. Overall: Redmond profiles as a utility bat with a plus power tool, but as it turns out that may be his only average or better tool which limits his upside. Has shown traits of being an above-average pitch but will lose its shape. - St. Louis Cardinals (Baseball team)--People . He's gotten consistently better, but will need to see continued improvements in his offensive abilities to reach his utility ceiling. He also played every game in center field. Good plate coverage; will take walks. He's a good bet to stick on the 40-man roster for a couple years and provide depth as necessary, but expecting anything more than that may be unreasonable. His progress has been outstanding so far. Throws: Left. Grade: 20, Field: Very smooth with the leather. February 25, 2022. His quick hands couple with a compact swing to help him make contact. Assistant General Manager. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=244617616585319, Let's start the new semester with a new installation of the Player Spotlight Seriesnext up Junior Gordon Graceffo! . Hands are shoulder height.Toe tap on the load. Coming into the system as a third basemen doesnt mean you are going to come out of our system as third basemen. Flores, 45, was part of the Cardinals 2006 World Series Championship team and spent eight seasons in the Majors. Isn't afraid to hustle for an extra base. There's only one Cardinals baseball, and our team is dedicated to excellence - both on and off the field. Tovalin hit 15 home runs in his final collegiate season and finished his college career with 43 home runs in 769 plate appearances. Cardinals Authentics Sales Associate Event Services & Merchandising St. Louis, MO, USA 01-Mar-2023 VPEVT - VP, Event Services & Merchandising Communications Game Day Associate Communications St. Louis, MO, USA Until Filled VPCOMM - VP, Communications Community Outreach Team Member (Part-Time) Cardinals Care & Community Relations St. Louis, MO, USA Hands start at neck height and remain there until hand break.Knee comes to chest height when hands break. Grade: 50, Changeup: Mimics fastball, just minimal fade. We've partnered with Anheuser-Busch on The Jackie Robinson Jersey Program sponsored by On the Run (Wallis Companies), raising more than $400,000 to support Cardinals Care and the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholar Program that directly impacts the St. Louis area JRF scholars and provision of their college education. Hit: Yepez underwent a physical transformation of sorts, trading some baby fat for muscle, and the results were encouraging. Thick core and lower half. 225 The pool amount for this pick is $657,600. Pitch plays up due to deception, as he hides the ball behind his body during the delivery. Grade: 60, Run: Easily an above average. Absolutely not. Lacks the true footspeed for the shortstop position but he can make it work due to his angles and footwork. Interns are not eligible to receive any company sponsored benefits including, but not limited to, Health and Welfare, Pension, Leave, Holiday or Vacation Pay, Relocation, Temporary Housing, etc. Ultimately, we have to provide our development system with the right raw materials. Completed a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution, Satisfactorily pass pre-employment screenings, Strong written and verbal communication skills, Ability to work flexible hours, including but not limited to evenings, weekends and holidays, Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc). The biggest question mark will be what happens with him offensively. Overall: Ralston enters the stable of college arms that the organization hoards. Very much tools over production right now. On taking third basemen with three of their first six picks in 2012: The three we announced as third basemen were Stephen Piscotty, who played other positions at Stanford as well, Patrick Wisdom from St. Marys, and Carson Kelly, who was a high school shortstop and pitcher but came into our system as a third baseman. The Cardinals had more than two dozen staff reductions on the business, ballpark, and baseball sides of their operation this week as they near the final month of their fiscal year. Kruczysnki wasn't selected in the Rule 5 Draft after the organization left him unprotected. 0. Alfredo Ruiz is another college starter with more pitchability than stuff. Slows the arm way down and it lacks significant depth or fade. That leads to our brand new scouting report pages that contains their reports from the preseason. 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There might be 40-grade raw pop here, but his in game power is nearly at the bottom of the scale. The Cardinals will be returning almost the same team in 2023. Good instincts help him to cover ground. He's more agile and improved his path through the zone. Bakers slider is capable of generating whiffs, especially when it is thrown below the knees. His feel for barrel isn't very good. Overall, encompassing these 10 picks and the first rounder named on Sunday, pitcher Michael McGreevy, the Cardinals have been allocated $8,167,100, a signing bonus total which they will not exceed by more than 5%. That may seem counter intuitive its a spending environment but its arguably the best bang for your buck in any area of procurement. Gets above average spin. These college arms are candidates to move quicker than high schoolers, which may be part of the appeal for St. Louis since the organization is struggling to pitch effectively at all levels. Grade: 40, Curveball: Big, slow breaking curveball that plays off of fastball up in the zone. Cardinals Roster & Staff. The power is no joke. Dan Kantrovitz is one of the reasons the St. Louis Cardinals are good. He is the St. Louis Cardinals' fourth scouting director since 2011, and the previous one, Chris Correa, is awaiting sentencing in the computer hacking case that opened the door in the first place . Arm-side run creates weak contact. Grade: 45, Control and Command: He has good feel for the changeup but the command of the pitch is inconsistent. The right-hander appears to be another strong candidate to enter the rotation in the professional ranks. Ruiz tossed 57 2/3 innings in 11 starts for Long Beach State with a 3.75 ERA while fanning 59 and walking 23. The left-hander played for St. Louis from 2004-08, appearing in over 200 games as a relief pitcher. Through this corporate partnership the Cardinals have been able to learn from various trainings on unconscious bias and gender identity as well as host Listen.Talk.Learn sessions for the community. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. Or our development guys just might say so-and-so needs more time. The second of three days of the 2021 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, with the St. Louis Cardinals selections' being made by AGM/Scouting Director Randy Flores and announced by Xavier Scruggs in Denver, consists of 10 selections in rounds 2-10 on Monday, July 12. He had a strong freshman season, appearing in 42 games and making contact but not tapping into power. Grade: 50, Changeup: Not a strong pitch, likely gets shelved if he goes to the bullpen. When his front arm is overextended, he runs the risk of getting beat by inside fastballs or offspeed pitches. St. Louis initial Day 2 selection is power-hitting Massachusetts prep outfielder Joshua Baez. Ruiz is smooth and athletic on the mound, which may give the Cardinals confidence that he can develop as a starter. A federal judge sentenced Christopher Correa, the Cardinals' former scouting director, to nearly four years in prison Monday for hacking the Astros' player personnel database and email system. Bats: Right Overall: His game right now is built around running and defense. He has good arm action on the pitch that creates deception, which is what helps it get whiffs Grade: 55, Control and Command: He's got the kind of control a catcher loves because he is never too far off the spot with any of his three pitches. The Oregon native has a clean, repeatable, low-effort delivery. Above-average bat speed. Fastball: Generally operates in the low-mid 90's, usually in the 91-94 mph range with flashes of 95-96 at times. Swing is pretty compact, but he's prone to reaching out of the zone. Heavy downward plane due to six-foot-six frame and aforementioned extreme over the top arm slot. All previous footage I saw was him playing first base. Grade: 55, Slider: Gragg's slider has flashed plus for years but never consistently gotten there, pitch relies on horizontal break more than vertical, can manipulate shape depending on handedness of hitters, likes to land for strikes, solid pitch that lacks consistent bat-missing qualities and will likely struggle to do so with frequency at the big league level. Scouting reports were compiled. They both could use some refinement, but he gets good movement on both pitches. Theyre some of the best people Ive been around, plus they already knew the international market when I was hired, so I was able to absorb quite a bit and hit the ground running. Absolutely does not get cheated. Assistant General Manager & Director of Player Development. This is likely something that the Cardinals will work on when he gets in the system, but his substantial power gives him a very high ceiling. Grade: 45, Power: Swing generates easy loft. Two mammoth homers in some of the video I found. In 2005, he joined The Orthopedic Center of St. Louis, a private practice group. Grade: 30, Run: Well below-average runner. Love has a starters frame at 63 and 232 pounds and there is not much projection left on it. He was in charge of international scouting for the Oakland As from 2009-2011. He could stand to improve his hit tool, but his excellent eye at the plate gives him a high floor as an OBP-first player. The St. Louis Cardinals reserve the right to extend the length of the program for a DSR as needed. Good instincts which helps his otherwise average range play up. If he can manage his strikeouts, Holgate is a candidate to rise quickly through the Cardinals organization as a productive college bat. Angelo State University Defensively, his speed will show through a little more. Doesn't move that great laterally, but is a strong receiver. 12-to-6 break. Will throw it for strikes. With his command, he is a nice fill in option for the Cardinals to have if needed. Fastball: Sits 90-91 out of a 3/4 arm slot. Power won't ever be his calling card, so if he is to make an offensive impact it will have to be through the hit tool Grade: 30, Power: There isn't much power to be had. Also 3 OFs and 1 3Bman. On an off night when he lacks fastball command he can't really use the slider either. Control: 40 | Command: 30. His bat is not quite there. Delivery & Mechanics: Drop and drive operation with some crossfire out front, slot gets near vertical, lower release height than expected given size of frame, length to arm stroke, fringe timing occasionally. Grade: 45, Power: I think Yepez is capable of hitting 30 homers consistently in the big leagues, but the question is if his other secondary tools will allow him to get there. Take the next step and apply TODAY! Grade: 50, Changeup: Not a fan of this pitch, and if he's a reliever he should just scrap it. Can resemble a slider, but his arm slot is a difficult one to throw a big curveball with tremendous depth. Small hitch in the swing, but makes up for it with good control of the barrel and keeps the bat through the zone for a long time. Baker generates plenty of power from his 63, 240-pound frame as his fastball can touch 97. Clearly, there are a lot of in-betweens that are not so clear cut or that arent so easily distinguishable, Having a background in analytics does help in making some of those judgement calls. For some unexplained reason his velocity was down to 86-90 during 2019, and that's back to what he was at Eastern Carolina. Generally, DSRs are expected to work a minimum of 40 hours per week. Antico began his college career with St. Johns where he played four seasons. Mike Antico is the first hitter the Cardinals have selected since Ryan Holgate in Competitive Balance Round B. St. Louis Cardinals latest roster 2022 including full season roster, 40-man roster, coaching staff and more on Baseball-Reference.com . Delivery & Mechanics: Fast, loose delivery. Likely finds a role as a middle reliever. 63, 232 Grade: 55, Control and Command: Tough year for him. Bios, scouting reports and videos on all picks at The Cardinal Nation. Throws: Left. This gives him an intriguing skillset centered around speed and on-base abilities with sneaky power. He doesn't move very well in the field, lacking quickness and overall mobility. We are committed to working in our communities and providing a great experience for our diverse workforce and fan base. The frame will also require a sizable amount of effort to maintain and improve. Mills joins Ryan Holgate, the Cardinals third pick of the draft, as Northwoods League veterans. Power is a plus tool. The 18-year-old begins with his hands near his head and when he loads, his hands go further back. Tagged: 2021, Evan Kruczynski, Matt Thompson, Age: 24 yrHeight: 6-0Weight: 245 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2015 IFARuleV: 2020. The right-hander is another starter who will likely get the chance to work as a starter with the Cardinals. Lacks first step quickness. The St. Louis Cardinals are committed to building an inclusive organization where we not only have a diverse workforce, but a culture where diverse ideas and opinions are shared. Most of his extra base hits are well placed balls down the line. It's better when it can play off his breaking pitches, which it does best by being located in the top of the zone. Good glovework down the line and soft hands helps him make difficult plays. Closing in on physical maturity, plus body. Throws from a low 3/4 arm slot. This is high for the college ranks, but it did not hinder his ability to hit for average. As a freshman, he operated as a swingman before moving into the rotation as a sophomore. That comes down to instincts. At times he was down around 88-91, and for stretches last season he was sitting 94-95 as a starter. Lifts leg waist high, and has a traditional drop and drive delivery. Regardless, he will likely begin his career at the hot corner. 9 of 14 10 of 14 Christopher Correa, former St. Louis Cardinals scouting director, leaves the Bob Casey Federal Courthouse in Houston, Texas, U.S., on Monday, July 18, 2016. Low and inefficient spin limits the success of the pitch. He has the profile of a player who could move quickly through the Cardinals organization. The 2020 Cardinals overcame an outbreak of COVID-19 and a prolonged quarantine to reach the playoffs for a second consecutive year and post a 13th consecutive winning season. He's a strike thrower that has pitched above his stuff so far, and can provide quality innings through his controllable years in a variety of roles on a big league staff. His overall slash line was .387/.439/.705/1.145. Competitive Balance Round B, 70th overall, Ryan Holgate, OF It includes over 250 pages of in-depth commentary about the very best St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguers, including dozens of color photos. Like the rest of the pitchers that the Cardinals have selected, Ruiz gets good arm side run on his fastball. The St. Louis Cardinals midseason Top 30 prospects for 2021. Other part-timers will also not be back with the. Our scouts just did a very good job of not getting wrapped-up in risk/reward debates and of recognizing that there was basically a big-leaguer pitching right in front of us, but just vs college competition. Willis secondary offerings are more refined than most prep pitchers, with his slider being his go-to breaking ball. He's too advanced for the lower levels and is a dark horse candidate to pitch in the big leagues as soon as 2021. The three. The pool amount for this pick is $1,338,500. Chicago Cubs Chi Cubs Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati Milwaukee Brewers Milwaukee Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis. Overall: This is a glove first profile, which isn't rare from the catcher positon. He can be a joy to watch with the glove because he can make plays that would be though impossible. Quality literally varies pitch-by-pitch. Really good hit and run guy. Tagged: 2021, Matt Thompson, Alex FaGalde, Age: 26 yrHeight: 5-10Weight: 166 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2017 Draft - Round 4RuleV: 2020. I just don't think the glove is playable in the field though. Really needs a DH in the National League though. Works it down in the zone and primarily against righties. Most scouts grade him as an above average fielder, which gives him the chance to begin his professional career in center field. Depite batting just .273, Antico finished the year with a .436 OBP and .926 OPS. Do I expect this every year with our first pick? It can be fun to watch him pitch. Slows the arm down considerably and the tradeoff is modest arm side run. From what I've gathered he will flash a good one followed by 3-4 mediocre or worse versions of this pitch. Grade: 40, Control and Command: Average control, slightly below average command. Baez has a strong throwing arm that makes him a good fit for a move to right field. Jack Ralston - Scouting Report. Grade: 45, Arm: While the glove can play anywhere, Robertson's arm is not as strong. Capable of making any throw. He generates plenty of power though and hit a monster home run off Kumar Rocker in the College World Series. Plays better as a pitch to steal a strike early rather than create one late. Tool plays up due to his high IQ and ability to get the ball out of his glove quick. Over his last three years in college and his pro debut he's hit 60 homers. Gary LaRocque. Finishes with push leg swing high and across. Holgate is quiet in his setup at the plate with a small load and a small stride. Hit: Open stance. After finishing his freshman season in 2019 with a 4.88 ERA, Graceffo improved to a 1.42 ERA in the abbreviated 2020 season and a 2.63 ERA in 2021. Whether our scouts come from an analytical background, a coaching background, a playing background, or even a totally off-the-map background, we believe were going to get at the right answers or at least the best answers by having a diverse set of voices weighing into our model.. Grade: 45, Power: Over the fence power is limited to the pull-side, but his swing doesn't produce natural loft. If he can tick into the 90s consistently while reaching the mid-90s, he could improve his ceiling. Patrick has found a home at third and continues to be very well-liked by our development staff. Maxed out physically and considerably old for a prospect. In 219 career college games, Antico stole 85 bases and walked (143) more than he struck out (137). 2 yr, $5.5M (2022-23) $2,750,000. 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