Grade: 60, Arm: His arm is more than capable of making any throw from the six. Interested to see what FaGalde looks like to start the season, and I think he can be a middle reliever long term. Alfredo Ruiz is another college starter with more pitchability than stuff. The long stride and mechanics generate good extension. Major League and Minor League Baseball data provided by Major League Baseball. If he's going to issue walks the batter has to earn it. The pool amount for this pick is $211,500. When he finds a gap, don't hold your breath for a triple. Age: 25 yrHeight: 6-2Weight: 205 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2017 Draft - Round 11RuleV: 2020. Overall: Mostly two-pitch swingman type with some upside should command improve, neither fastball nor slider project as big league bat-missers, with enough strikes there's a solid bullpen future here in a middle/long relief way, maybe a 6th starter type if the command comes along. 2021 The Cardinal Nation, thecardinalnation.com. A troubling trend, but fatigue looked to play a part in that. Quick draft day 2 summary with much more to come, Clear draft trend: Through day 2, 7 of the #stlcards first 11 draft picks are pitchers, 6 of whom are collegians. Azusa Pacific University Delivery & Mechanics: Over the top arm slot. The California native has below average speed and grades out as a below average fielder with a below average arm. Top 35 Prospects: St. Louis Cardinals by Eric Longenhagen April 8, 2021 Below is an analysis of the prospects in the farm system of the St. Louis Cardinals. He's generally around the plate, but the fastball has a tendency to sail. Baez fits the profile of a power corner outfielder with Baseball America giving him 70-grade power and a 70-grade arm. He has been the Director of Scouting since August 28, 2015, overseeing all aspects of the scouting department including the amateur draft. The Cardinals are a proud corporate partner of Diversity Awareness Partnership (DAP), a local organization that focuses on diversity, equity and inclusion. There is room to add some to the frame, but for his height he is built well. The St. Louis Cardinals have a well-earned reputation as one of the best organizations in baseball. Love has a starters frame at 63 and 232 pounds and there is not much projection left on it. But, look, I dont think you have to have a masters in stats to do this job. With his profile though he just needs to be fringe-average. And, fortunately, Stephen has not stopped hitting. Control: 40 | Command: 30. Grade: 45, Arm: While the glove can play anywhere, Robertson's arm is not as strong. Overall: Robertson's tools play up because he is a smart player who works hard. When this is combined with his 60, 200-pound size, there is some reliever risk with Ruiz. It's his go to breaking ball to get strikeouts. Since joining the National League, the Cardinals have won more than 10,000 games, qualified for the postseason 28 times, and won 3 National League Eastern Division titles, 11 National League Central Division titles, 19 National League pennants and 11 World Series Championships. 12-to-6 break. Physical Description: Short, and muscular with large biceps and forearms. Additionally, his ability to move to the rotation and post a strong strike out rate while still limiting his walks is a good sign that he can develop as a starter. I do expect him to play more first base than second as he climbs the ladder. That's below average speed. Timing is good, everything is where you want it to be on foot strike. Return to this article at The Cardinal Nation often on Monday afternoon and evening as information about all St. Louis draft picks will be posted shortly after they are made. August 4, 2021. University of Texas Grade: 50, Curveball: More of a sweeping breaking ball with horizontal break. It can flash tighter break to create whiffs, but not often. Better command of his curveball, than the fastball. Flores made his Major League debut in 2002 with the Texas Rangers and also saw big league action with Colorado (2002, 2009-10) and Minnesota (2010). Kantrovitz's background is atypical of most scouting directors. Bats: Right Strong college performer. Mills is the third college pitcher that the Cardinals have selected through their first five picks. He also walked (17) more than he struck out (16) in 2021, but he did not do much of either. Patient hitter with good knowledge of the zone, which does translate to walks, but also makes him strikeout prone if he is too careful. Body finishes facing glove side. Moiss Rodrguez. Millions of Cardinals fans take flight to the stadium every season! Will miss and catch too much of plate with fastball. OFP: 35Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency DepthRisk: Moderate, Age: 27 yrHeight: 6-3Weight: 235 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2017 Draft - Round 30RuleV: 2020. 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). Delivery & Mechanics: His windup is a bit of a flashback to simpler times, with the windmill type arm swing that you see in the black and white highlights. The corner infielder stole nine bases in the 2021 season, so he may have enough quickness to stick at third base long term. Grade: 30, Arm: Lacks carry but appears accurate. Holgate is quiet in his setup at the plate with a small load and a small stride. Long, skinny limbs and a small waist. Age: 19 yrHeight: 6-2Weight: 165 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2018 IFARuleV: 2022. St. Louis Cardinals latest stats and more including batting stats, pitching stats, team fielding totals and more on Baseball-Reference.com . 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. That comes down to instincts. He's served as team physician for the New York Mets (1996-1998), the St. Louis Rams (1998-2003) and Head Team Physician for the St. Louis Cardinals (1998-2014). Basically, we translate every piece of available information into runs. 4.066. Following the season, Graceffo pitched in the Cape Cod League where he made three starts and posted a 0.69 ERA in 13 innings. The power is no joke. Every now and again Ill delve into the data if Im curious about something, but my responsibilities are more to interpret the data than to be a day-to-day doer of the data.. Grade: 50, Changeup: His best pitch. Grade: 50, Curveball: Plays very well with the heater. Tartamella's name should be familiar as the 29-year-old was a catcher in the system for 10 years, briefly reaching St. Louis in 2015. He's going to require serious body maintenance, and you don't see many soft bodied catches nowadays. Fastball: When I saw him in game he was mostly 91-92, but the swings the fastball was getting showed that their must be some deception. Under his watch, the Cardinals have drafted Michael Wacha, Marco Gonzales and a number of soon-to-reach-St. Louis prospects. Assistant General Manager & Director of Player Development. Tagged: 2021, Matt Thompson, Edgar Escobar, Age: 28 yrHeight: 6-0Weight: 245 lbsHits/Throws: R/LAcquired: 2014 Draft - Round 34, OAKRuleV: On 40-Man. Prater and organization have to find that consistency. Repeatability is high. 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. St. Louis initial Day 2 selection is power-hitting Massachusetts prep outfielder Joshua Baez. . University of North Carolina You write-up a ton of reports and you have to make a judgment on players without stats, third-party information or really any prior information on a player. Grade: 50, Changeup: Not a strong pitch, likely gets shelved if he goes to the bullpen. His control took a hit this year but it was also the first time in his professional and collegiate career that he really struggled. Picks the foot up and sets it down before engaging. His fastball isn't in a place to be a strong enough compliment to the big sweeping breaking ball. 2020 was set to be a big year for him as he was set to hit full season ball for the first time, and we could've gotten some answers regarding the hit tool. Nov 28, 2013. Major concerns with the body, but admittedly haven't seen much on him since the move to the Cardinals. Randy Flores was promoted to Assistant General Manager on November 27, 2018. He generates plenty of power though and hit a monster home run off Kumar Rocker in the College World Series. The left-handed hitter had a career slash line of .353/.415/.616/1.031 without many strikeouts. Grade: 60, Run: Easily an above average. Bats: Left Works it down in the zone and primarily against righties. As noted above, TCN analyst Blake Newberry is writing the player scouting reports and Brian Walton is filling in the rest. Luken Baker's three-run jack. Most scouts already regard the fastball as a plus pitch. When his front arm is overextended, he runs the risk of getting beat by inside fastballs or offspeed pitches. Those very same struggles limited his appearances in college, but perhaps the organization has found something as he's been able to throw strikes more consistently despite the high effort motion. But, as a department, we just didnt think they had far to go to be able to reach and, more importantly, contribute in the big leagues. Played some first base in college, but lacks the height of a big league first baseman. He is another candidate to add another tick or two to his fastball considering his 64, 210-pound size. Flores, 45, was part of the Cardinals 2006 World Series Championship team and spent eight seasons in the Majors. Overall: Prater can become a backend starter if the control moves to plus and/or if the changeup takes a step forward. Correa pleaded guilty . He moves better than people may think due to his size. Easy motion, not a lot of effort. He is also listed at 64 and 220 pounds. Students may complete multiple internship opportunities with the St. Louis Cardinals; however, no student may be an intern for more than one year. Work schedules and number of hours will vary based on the internship. Inclusion involves respecting individual differences and capturing the advantages they provide. #GoCats pic.twitter.com/SbBVWYcjVj, Villanova Baseball (@VUBaseball) January 26, 2021, Alfredo Ruiz, LHP It really helps his stuff play up. Grade: 50, Power: Above-average raw power that shows fringe-average during games. Two mammoth homers in some of the video I found. Grade: 45, Power: Swing generates easy loft. Depite batting just .273, Antico finished the year with a .436 OBP and .926 OPS. I think he manipulates it a bit, adding and subtracting from the pitch's depth. Drives off the back leg and generates a big downward plane, and hides the ball well behind his large frame. The native of New Jersey profiles as a centerfielder in the professional ranks due to his speed. Like the rest of the pitchers that the Cardinals have selected, Ruiz gets good arm side run on his fastball. That is a solid overall profile, but it is important to note the weaker Division Two competition. Curveball has good depth. Grade: 45, Splitter: Plays well off the fastball. Plenty of room for growth on his lanky frame. He had a strong freshman season, appearing in 42 games and making contact but not tapping into power. 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. Other part-timers will also not be back with the. His bat is not quite there. Timed at and around 4.39 down the line from the right side. Hit: Loud, noisy swing with plenty of moving parts, with good plate coverage; will take walks. 65, 220 Became more hittable in the upper minors and was homer prone in Double-A. The right-hander did redshirt twice, once in 2018 as a freshman, and again in 2020 due to COVID. 25 Feb/23. In 2018 Yepez's average flyball distance was 272 feet, per Prospect Live's MinorsGraphs tool. Good, strong lower half. High baseball IQ and character. Grade: 55, Run: Below-average runner, but a deceptive first step. He also commands a slider and a changeup, which gives him a solid three pitch mix. 16.8% SwStr% was the sixth worst mark in the league. Monday afternoon, Major League Baseball. The right-hander is another starter who will likely get the chance to work as a starter with the Cardinals. Randy Flores. Pages has a thicker frame, a high energy fireball. 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. Really good hit and run guy. Kantrovitzs background is atypical of most scouting directors. St. Louis Sportservice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In the general flow of the draft, Flores said the Cardinals pivoted after the comp pick of Holgate, their third player taken of 11 overall so far. 9 of 11 are from college with 2 high schoolers. Slight bend in the knees. Copyright 2017-23 The Cardinal Nation. All previous footage I saw was him playing first base. Grade: 30, Control and Command: Command and control have both improved since he left UCLA. Extremely pull heavy. 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. Mike Antico is the first hitter the Cardinals have selected since Ryan Holgate in Competitive Balance Round B. Over his last three years in college and his pro debut he's hit 60 homers. Physical Description: He looks smaller than the listed weight. In 2018, we introduced employee empowered committees that focus on employee engagement, employee recognition, and diversity and inclusion efforts. 2022 MLB Draft Scouting Report for RHP Landon Sims, 2022 MLB Draft Scouting Report & Interview with Elijah Green, Age: 23 yrHeight: 6-6Weight: 231 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2019 Draft - Round 7RuleV: 2022. Likes to use early in the count to steal a strike. The team was established in Chicago in 1898 as the Morgan Athletic Club . Walks hurt him more than missing over the middle of the plate. The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area.The Cardinals compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) West division, and play their home games at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, a suburb northwest of Phoenix.. 510, 200 Will drop a plus change then follow it up with a non-competitve version. Former St. Louis Cardinals scouting director Chris Correa on Tuesday said he accepts responsibility for a breach of the Houston Astros' baseball operations database, but he maintains that the . At times, its helpful to have a feel for how much our scouts need to like a player with, say, a poor performance track record, in order for him to be in our draft wheelhouse. Good, quiet target that really excels framing the low pitch. This is what gives him the risk of overextending his front arm, as his hands do not always get to the same spot. The 21-year-old has a highly productive season for Arizona after struggling to hit for average as a freshman. Doesn't move that great laterally, but is a strong receiver. Breaks toward the backfoot of right-handers. I dont spend much time writing code anymore I did quite a bit of that when I was in Oakland but there is less time for me to do that in this role, and we have a few really talented guys in our office where programming is their primary responsibility. It's a high effort swing, so when he gets a hold of one it absolutely flies. First round selection Michael McGreevy was among the youngest college players in the draft, and Baez is one of the youngest high school players in the draft as he turned 18 at the end of June. Throws: Right. We are committed to working in our communities and providing a great experience for our diverse workforce and fan base. If he can tick into the 90s consistently while reaching the mid-90s, he could improve his ceiling. Has shown traits of being an above-average pitch but will lose its shape. Our scouts know that. He will throw a fastball away from a right-hander, and then follow up with a slider that looks just like the fastball they just saw before it breaks off the plate. Works all four quadrants with the heater. TCNs 2021 Cardinals Prospect Guide 20% Off Blowout Sale. That's too high for a player over the league average age. Hit: Crouched stance. Interns are not guaranteed full time employment at the conclusion of their internship. Along with this partnership developed the EXPLORE Baseball Youth Career Immersion program where diverse high school students from the surrounding St. Louis community come to learn about possible career opportunities in baseball. The biggest question mark will be what happens with him offensively. Will throw it for strikes. Very emotional on the mound. Angelo State University Arm is playable at third, but the glove isn't. They both could use some refinement, but he gets good movement on both pitches. Tovalin has experience playing both first base and third base, but it is his bat that is likely what drew the Cardinals to him. Overall: The Cardinals outrighted him off of the 40-man after the Covid-19 outbreak and he went unclaimed. It typically happens naturally, or evens out from year to year, but we would put on the brakes if it looked like we were taking a disproportionate number of either high school or college players. Ruiz is smooth and athletic on the mound, which may give the Cardinals confidence that he can develop as a starter. Likely finds a role as a middle reliever. Dan Kantrovitz is one of the reasons the St. Louis Cardinals are good. Its not a new idea, but if we play our cards right and draft a future mid or top of the rotation guy, for example, that would save our club quite a bit of money on the free-agent market. If he can manage his strikeouts, Holgate is a candidate to rise quickly through the Cardinals organization as a productive college bat. Will throw it for strikes at the bottom of the zone as opposed to traditional splitters that drop below the zone as a chase pitch. Murray is rehabbing an ACL injury suffered Dec. 12, and his status to start the 2023 . Tough at bat for lefties, potential bullpen floor if he can't start. On an off night when he lacks fastball command he can't really use the slider either. He's gotten consistently better, but will need to see continued improvements in his offensive abilities to reach his utility ceiling. Carson played some third early on and we were pleased with his progress there, but the more we got to know him, the more we felt like he had the special intangibles, as well as the raw physical tools, where catcher might be a good long-term fit for him. Can get in his own head when things don't go well. Chicago Cubs Chi Cubs Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati Milwaukee Brewers Milwaukee Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis. St. Louis extra pick on Monday was added via the Competitive Balance program and will be 70th overall, following the completion of the second round. Baker finished the year with a 2.11 ERA and 120 strikeouts. To access available internships, click on the "Job Openings" button and apply as appropriate. He does use all fields and can drive the ball line to line. Scouts also praise Mills ability to throw his slider and his changeup for strikes, which gives him a solid three pitch mix and good control. Interesting guy with a range of outcomes as wide as anyone on this list. Not afraid to double up on it. Most scouts grade him as an above average fielder, which gives him the chance to begin his professional career in center field. St. Louis Cardinals. Gordon Graceffo, RHP (All player scouting reports are written by The Cardinal Nation analyst Blake Newberry. On communication and analytics: We spend a lot of time and energy baking-in or combining things like performance data with scouting opinions. Bats: Right Brendan Donovan - Scouting Report Prospects Live Staff St. Louis Cardinals Rank History Grades Update: Dec 2020 Dec 2020 Report Evaluator: Matt Thompson Age: 24 yr Height: 6-1 Weight: 195 lbs Hits/Throws: L/R Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 7 RuleV: 2021 Physical Description: Stocky, but a good baseball frame. Graceffo is the third college right-hander selected in a row, with all three having a similar profile, although Austin Love has better pure stuff than Mills and Graceffo. 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.. If his bat translates to the professional ranks, then Tovalin should be able to produce enough at the plate to play first base. Grade: 45, Power: Quick hands generate power. Very consistent. Throws across his body, leads to an uncomfortable at bat for lefties. Asked him to get in better shape so he could play the outfield and that's exactly what he did. Average build that lacks physical projection, already has solid frame. Likes to jump at first pitch fastballs. Special Assistant to GM/Player Procurement. At least 12. His power will come from the lower half though, and his hips fire very well. Derrick Goold. St. Louis Sportservice is currently seeking individuals who share our vision of creating special experiences one guest at a time. RHP 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. The 21-year-old did have a high strikeout rate in his junior year, striking out at a rate of nearly 19%. Grade: 50, Control and Command: Plus command of the fastball and curveball, average command of his other offerings. Control: 60 | Command: 55. Handles a staff extremely well. Plus raw power but I'm bumping it down a bit because he doesn't fully get all of it in games yet. He also provides them with a potentially high upside arm in the lower minors, which you won't find too many of those on this list. If not, he can still add value through defense, base running, and walks. Trent Baker, RHP After picking a string of college pitchers, the Cardinals can afford to make a riskier, high ceiling selection while still injecting plenty of experienced pitching into the organization. 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). Physical Description: Long, lean build with tapered frame and good strength throughout. An efficient delivery with no frills. Tagged: 2021, Evan Kruczynski, Matt Thompson, Age: 24 yrHeight: 6-0Weight: 245 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2015 IFARuleV: 2020. With his command, he is a nice fill in option for the Cardinals to have if needed. His stuff was down and he had to adjust by becoming more fine and not being as aggressive. The defensive side of things might just be good enough to give Rodriguez a chance in the big leagues. Ranked the Cardinals No. We bake all those opinions together and apply discount rates to enable us to compare players apple to apples in todays dollars. 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. Rosters/Players/Moves. Absolutely not. Baker has also received plenty of praise for his work ethic from the Angelo State coaching staff. He hammers pitches up in the zone due to a mostly level bat path, but still drives the ball due to raw strength. Above-average command of heater earns the pitch an average grade. Arizona Cardinals With Kyler Murray , the quarterback position is set long term, but not so much short term. If the power is real or the hit tool improves, then his upside increases substantially. On his fastball, the right-hander sits around 93 mph but can touch 96. Antico began his college career with St. Johns where he played four seasons. Hit: Contact first approach, but to the point where it sacrifices driving the ball. February 25, 2022. A native of Pico Rivera, Calif., Flores and his wife, Lindsey, reside in Olivette with their two daughters, Sloane (11), Rowan (9), and son Hawkins (3). Physical Description: Fully developed collegiate arm that has the frame to start and eat innings. This is strong velocity for a fastball, which when commanded well, should give Love a solid pitch. Arm-side run creates weak contact. Grade: 55, Run: Well below-average runner, not a threat to take the extra bag. 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