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. Flores does not anticipate that Baez will be a two-way player, but noted his arm strength as shown while pitching could make him a right fielder in the future if he moves out of center. He's gotten consistently better, but will need to see continued improvements in his offensive abilities to reach his utility ceiling. Ultimately, we have to provide our development system with the right raw materials. 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: 40, Curveball: 75-76. Gordon Graceffo, RHP The St. Louis Cardinals midseason Top 30 prospects for 2021. St. Louis Cardinals. Physical Description: Short for the position and stocky. When his front arm is overextended, he runs the risk of getting beat by inside fastballs or offspeed pitches. Scouting Director: Randy Flores Ballpark: Busch Stadium III Attendance: 3,480,393 (2nd of 15) . Utilizes an inverted windup. Not much room, if any, for more weight to be added. Likewise, hitting on one of those low-ceiling, high-floor college players on day 2 or 3 and having him turn into a super-utility type has plenty of surplus value as well. Grade: 30, Field: His glove can play multiple positions.Works hard and doesn't hesitate to give up his body to make a play. Two-pitch mix but will mix in the occasional changeup, which I haven't seen enough of. The Oregon native has a clean, repeatable, low-effort delivery. Drive leg finishes with a high kick. The right-hander did redshirt twice, once in 2018 as a freshman, and again in 2020 due to COVID. Covers the strike zone well. Organizational culture is the 'personality' of an organization, comprised of the assumptions, values, norms and behaviors of the organizations' members. Coming into the system as a third basemen doesnt mean you are going to come out of our system as third basemen. Grade: 40, Slider: Low 80's in velo. Has some nice fade to it. Shows good barrel control and an ability to use the whole field, but still hits his fair share of grounders to the left side. Can resemble a slider, but his arm slot is a difficult one to throw a big curveball with tremendous depth. At times this can lead to him being off balance and pulling his head off the ball. Prior to his first stint with the Cardinals [2004-2008], he earned an undergraduate degree from Brown and a masters degree in statistics from Harvard. Wide base at impact. True development test. I just think it helps in the way that I do this job. Ball looks like it's coming from his ear during the delivery. His changeup sits in the low 80s and his slider is more slow and loopy than hard and sharp. St. Louis initial Day 2 selection is power-hitting Massachusetts prep outfielder Joshua Baez. OFP: 35Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency DepthRisk: Low, Tagged: 2021, Matt Thompson, Jack Ralston, Age: 22 yrHeight: 6-3Weight: 175 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2016 Draft - Round 1RuleV: 2020. His go to swing and miss offering. This is high for the college ranks, but it did not hinder his ability to hit for average. Grade: 60, Run: Easily an above average. The St. Louis Cardinals have traditionally been a force in the National League. Throws: Left. 2 yr, $5.5M (2022-23) $2,750,000. Graceffo also like to manipulate his changeup by speeding it up or slowing it down. Inclusion means creating a workplace in which people of all backgrounds and cultures feel included, welcomed and valued. 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. An organization's culture does not necessarily involve the everyday work of employees, but is made up of the unique social aspects of the organization and how employees identify with the organization that ultimately has a direct effect on employee lifespan. On assembling a scouting department: Mo [general manager John Mozeliak] is really good about letting me have autonomy when it comes to personnel. Ruiz is smooth and athletic on the mound, which may give the Cardinals confidence that he can develop as a starter. We are committed to working in our communities and providing a great experience for our diverse workforce and fan base. Your dad would love him. While he's a strong defender at 1B, his bat simply does not profile in a starter's role. Interesting guy with a range of outcomes as wide as anyone on this list. Patient hitter with good knowledge of the zone, which does translate to walks, but also makes him strikeout prone if he is too careful. Encourage students to consider career options specifically in baseball as well as in the sports and entertainment industry. 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. 10% off Blowout Sale now underway on the spiral-bound, printed version. On Tuesday morning, DeWitt Jr. and the Cardinals announced an extension of Mozeliak's contract as president of baseball operations through 2025, tacking two more years onto his deal that was set. He can play an average first base, but at the moment doesn't hit enough for that spot, and probably won't ever really, and while his arm fits at third the rest of him doesn't. Despite his 64, 215-pound frame, the 22-year-old sits 88-92 mph with his fastball, with good run on the pitch. At times he was down around 88-91, and for stretches last season he was sitting 94-95 as a starter. That may seem counter intuitive its a spending environment but its arguably the best bang for your buck in any area of procurement. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1y1rOxZ0PU. Timing is good, everything is where you want it to be on foot strike. Capable of making any throw. Hit: Contact first approach, but to the point where it sacrifices driving the ball. This gives him a repeatable delivery, and if he can limit his walks then he has a chance to stick in the rotation. Heavy downward plane due to six-foot-six frame and aforementioned extreme over the top arm slot. Alec Willis. Tunnels well off of the fastball up in the zone. Jack Ralston - Scouting Report. He's improved at the plate each season, but there's a lot left to be desired. All rights reserved. Will drop a plus change then follow it up with a non-competitve version. Good angles. Gets a lot of extension, but small framed guy so you don't notice it as much on paper. Flores, 45, was part of the Cardinals 2006 World Series Championship team and spent eight seasons in the Majors. His patience to get him in hitters counts helps the hit tool play up. Age: 19 yrHeight: 6-2Weight: 165 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2018 IFARuleV: 2022. Overall: Prater can become a backend starter if the control moves to plus and/or if the changeup takes a step forward. Osvaldo Tovalin, 3B Hopefully a switch to the bullpen unlocks a tick or three on the fastball. Simple drop and drive delivery that allows him to drive up and over the glove side. 63, 240 His power will come from the lower half though, and his hips fire very well. He falls off the mound hard towards first base. 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. Has cutter like action at times. Ultimately, what you need to do is develop a feel for scouting. The pitch has a natural sinking action and generates groundballs. Lacks first step quickness. It can flash tighter break to create whiffs, but not often. MLB Draft. Grade: 40, Power: His immense strength shows through just by watching him play. 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). Modest leg kick as he steps into the pitch. Inclusion involves respecting individual differences and capturing the advantages they provide. He is getting stronger, but any power he has will come from extra base hits that stay in the park. However, there is also plenty of promise. From what I've gathered he will flash a good one followed by 3-4 mediocre or worse versions of this pitch. Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 3:26 AM ET, Park Factors
Easy motion, not a lot of effort. Luken Baker's three-run jack. Has the ceiling of a big league arm with improved command or if they changeup pops. However, Ruiz throws from the left side and has a bit more reliever risk than the previous selections. 2021 Mid-Season List Series. Very mechanically sound and repeats very well. Above-average depth and plus command. That leads to our brand new scouting report pages that contains their reports from the preseason. He also commands a slider and a changeup, which gives him a solid three pitch mix. Four quadrant type command. Gap hitter that focuses more on making contact than driving the ball. In terms of working on the international side, I think that is the best training any scout can get. . He backs up his low walk rates with only one homer allowed in over 80 professional innings. Hands stay up by his head pre pitch. Kantrovitz got back into baseball as an analyst and international scouting coordinator with the Athletics in 2009, went to the Cardinals as scouting director in 2012, rejoined the A's as an assistant GM in 2014 and became Cubs vice president of scouting in November 2019. We bake all those opinions together and apply discount rates to enable us to compare players apple to apples in todays dollars. I expect him to be a long term option at first base, not traditional look of a second baseman. When he misses with a secondary pitch it's down more often than not, or off the plate. I see why the organization took a flyer here, as he has the frame, big breaking ball and high release point that they covet. Or there might be a need at a certain position and then the wheels are greased for him to fly through the system. Shows good feel for backhanding and getting the ball to the bag. His fastball isn't in a place to be a strong enough compliment to the big sweeping breaking ball. Grade: 50, Run: Hustles out of the box but runs with some effort. On communication and analytics: We spend a lot of time and energy baking-in or combining things like performance data with scouting opinions. 62. 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. Then Covid-19 washed out his draft season, but there were some encouraging early results in the handful of games. Bakers slider is capable of generating whiffs, especially when it is thrown below the knees. Cardinals Insider Cardinals Promotions Cardinals Curtain Calls Cardinals Reviews Cardinals Cut4 Cardinals Game Recap Cardinals Kids Videos de . Physical Description: 6'2", 165 pounds. Big thighs and lower half. 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. It's an exciting profile. His pitch data isn't as promising as some of the other recent college arms, so I have him ranked behind them. Swing is pretty compact, but he's prone to reaching out of the zone. Whether its the excitement of Opening Day at the ballpark or the glitz and glamour of a full blown gala, Sportservice excels at providing the finest in traditional concessions, gourmet dining, and retail here at Busch Stadium. Delivery & Mechanics: 3/4 arm angle with one of the cleanest deliveries in the organization. Any physical projection in the body would lean in the negative direction. The native of New Jersey profiles as a centerfielder in the professional ranks due to his speed. The appeal included his aggressive path hitting with zero fear: and ability to make contact.. Mills does not project to be a high-strikeout pitcher. Thick core and lower half. With his profile though he just needs to be fringe-average. As an experienced college pitcher with no glaring holes in his game, Love could be a fast mover in his first couple professional seasons. 2022 MLB Draft Scouting Report for RHP Landon Sims. From a scouting standpoint, Williams' left-handed power and athleticism intrigues, but he is still raw. For a short period of time, they then became known as the Perfectos before officially being named as the St. Louis Cardinals in 1900. Will try and throw the pitch by guys, despite its limitations. Slight bend in the knees. Grade: 45, Run: His speed helps his game on both sides of the ball. The left-hander played for St. Louis from 2004-08, appearing in over 200 games as a relief pitcher. He's an off the charts makeup guy and likely has a future in coaching or player development if he wants it as well. Derrick Goold. Improvements to his fastball to play along with the slider would go a long way with him fitting into high leverage situations. All the good he does at the plate will be completely undone at the big league level due to the lack of power. Works it down in the zone and primarily against righties. Grade: 40, Curveball: Big, slow breaking curveball that plays off of fastball up in the zone. Holgate played all 55 games this season in right field for Arizona, but he profiles better as a left fielder in the professional ranks. 0. A bit surprising, but in a traditional season with full minor leagues I believe he gets claimed. Pages has a thicker frame, a high energy fireball. It's an athletic delivery that will require him to stay in shape, and I don't project that to be an issue. If the velocity didn't take a dip he likely gets protected by the Cardinals this winter. He has been the Director of Scouting since August 28, 2015, overseeing all aspects of the scouting department including the amateur draft. Physical Description: Short and lean build. With both Michael and Marco, they have both made adjustments while in the major leagues and I think that speaks to the kind of aptitude that each has, in addition to their skill. Or our development guys just might say so-and-so needs more time. Grade: 45, Power: Quick hands generate power. Ludwin has room to pack on significant mass while still maintaining his lanky build. The California native has below average speed and grades out as a below average fielder with a below average arm. It looks like he starts his hands remarkably late, but his wrists and forearms are so strong he's still able to get the bat to the ball. Control: 60 | Command: 50. There is room to add some to the frame, but for his height he is built well. Very emotional on the mound. Physical Description: Older arm that was a senior sign and has pitched his way onto prospect lists. All UZR (ultimate zone rating) calculations are provided courtesy of Mitchel Lichtman. If he can manage his strikeouts, Holgate is a candidate to rise quickly through the Cardinals organization as a productive college bat. Hit: Yepez underwent a physical transformation of sorts, trading some baby fat for muscle, and the results were encouraging. Ruiz improved his strikeout rate dramatically since his first season, going from 6.58 K/9 as a freshman to 9.21 K/9 in his third collegiate season. The high amount of line drives is a great result, but not being able to elevate limits the power ceiling. 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. Half-inverted windup, feet pointing towards first and upper half angled towards the plate and begins with side-step. Throws: Right. In his senior year of high school, the right-hander threw around 85 mph on his fastball without a developed breaking ball. Despite concerns with frame he proved to be durable as he was second in the Gulf Coast League in innings in 2019. 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. Willis already underwent ulnar decompression surgery, so there is a bit of injury history on his young arm. #GoCats pic.twitter.com/SbBVWYcjVj, Villanova Baseball (@VUBaseball) January 26, 2021, Alfredo Ruiz, LHP He covered a lot of ground at third base and the Cardinals had him playing shortstop in January at instructs. Shows an uncanny IQ at the bag. You can wait, and collect college players later on in the draft. Isn't afraid to hustle for an extra base. Grade: 50, Control and Command: Plus command of the fastball and curveball, average command of his other offerings. That comes down to instincts. Not a strong fielder. The St. Louis Cardinals Internship Program provides participants with an opportunity to learn about the sports industry and Major League Baseball through hands on experience working in the front office. During graduate school he was USCs Pitching Coach (2013), worked as a college baseball analyst for ESPN and Pac-12 Networks, and founded a sports video technology company. Patrick has found a home at third and continues to be very well-liked by our development staff. Control: 45 | Command: 40. Speed isn't a positive part of his game. He will need to make enough contact to consistently tap into his power. Accurate and strong. Grade: 45, Power: He's going to get challenged by pitchers because they can knock the bat out of his hands. I think he manipulates it a bit, adding and subtracting from the pitch's depth. Can get in his own head when things don't go well. 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. 64, 210 However, if work is performed in excess of 40 hours in a workweek, overtime pay will be provided in accordance with local, State and Federal laws. 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. He's never going to be an exceptional strike thrower. Upon the discontinuation of the American Association Baseball League in 1891, the then St. Louis Browns (not to be confused with the American League St. Louis Browns of 1902-1953) joined the National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, later known simply as the National League in 1892. There is little reliever risk with Love, but if he does move to the bullpen, he would profile as a strong contributor at the major league level. Good instincts which helps his otherwise average range play up. Our scouts know that. Might have the best fastball command of anyone on this list. Tagged: 2021, Matt Thompson, Evan Mendoza, Age: 22 yrHeight: 6-0Weight: 184 lbsHits/Throws: S/LAcquired: 2020 Draft - Round 3RuleV: 2023. Grade: 40, Power: There's not a ton of power to be had. Grade: 30. Tovalin is the first infielder that the Cardinals have selected in this draft and the second straight division two player selected. 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. Doesn't move that great laterally, but is a strong receiver. Maxed out physically and considerably old for a prospect. 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. Better command of his curveball, than the fastball. Bats: Right Worth noting that he only has two fingers on his right (non-throwing) hand after a lawnmower accident as a two year old. Good glovework down the line and soft hands helps him make difficult plays. Lots of other moving parts, a long arm action and some spinal tilt as well. Willis secondary offerings are more refined than most prep pitchers, with his slider being his go-to breaking ball. 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. 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. It's better when it can play off his breaking pitches, which it does best by being located in the top of the zone. Grade: 40. Loves fastball typically sits in the lower to mid 90s, but it can work up to 95 semi-consistently as a starter. Overall: Nogowski debuted with the Cardinals in 2020. Must be enrolled in an accredited institution and have an academic status of junior, senior or graduate level, Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale preferred, Successfully pass pre-employment screenings, Available for the entire term of the internship and is for school credit. Ranked the Cardinals No. 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. Overall: The Cardinals do very well in developing arms from Latin America. Not afraid to throw the fastball inside, will work to all four quadrants. Holgate is quiet in his setup at the plate with a small load and a small stride. 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. Interns are not guaranteed full time employment at the conclusion of their internship. Michael Conroy - staff, AP FILE - Arizona. Throws: Right. Not a ton of movement, but when located armside it can get some armside run. Longtime baseball scout Mike Roberts watches pitching prospects during a pre-draft workout for the Cardinals on June 4 at Busch . He did throw against lower quality, Division Two competition, so it is still unknown how well Baker will be able to handle professional hitters. Former Cardinals scouting director Chris Correa was sentenced to 46 months in prison last July for what amounted to 12 counts of corporate espionage. Grade: 45. 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. St. Louis Sportservice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quick feet and hands. Used as an out pitch against lefties and righties. Will struggle to maintain velocity deep in games though. Great at blocking pitches. Grade: 40. Angelo State University Extremely pull heavy. Mills also spent two summers in the Northwoods League, performing well both seasons. Overall: Rodriguez is a lotto ticket with intriguing offensive tools. Will miss and catch too much of plate with fastball. Defensively, Baez played center field throughout high school. You can sign up for job alerts as well to receive notifications once a new internship opportunity is available. He lacks the range and speed to play in the outfield. Bats: Right 4.066. Grade: 50, Field: Stocky build and below average speed make him only a fit for left field. Grade: 50, Changeup: Not a fan of this pitch, and if he's a reliever he should just scrap it. While in the rotation in 2021, Love finished the year with a 3.71 ERA and 129 strikeouts in 102 innings. Works more north-to-south rather than east-to-west and provides hitters with a unique look. Played some first base in college, but lacks the height of a big league first baseman. I should add that our strategy being based on saving money in the future doesnt mean we shy away from the high-upside guys. 2009 STATS OF NOTE*: Holliday: 93 G, 11 HR, 54 RBI, .286 BA Not afraid to double up on it. Tagged: 2021, Trevor Hooth, Kramer Robertson, Age: 20 yrHeight: 6-0Weight: 207 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2017 IFA, TBRuleV: 2021. More so, hes one of the reasons they promise to remain good. Grade: 45, Field: Moves well laterally for his size. 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. We were, and still do, try to take players who are versatile defensively. Other part-timers will also not be back with the. Antico was not known for his power throughout his college career, but he did hit 10 home runs and 16 doubles with Texas. Hit: Jones stands tall in the box and uses a small leg kick as his trigger. Austin Love, RHP Stands tall with hands by his head. Can spray the ball to all fields. Scouting reports; 1951; G-Y Contributor: Rickey, Branch Date: 1906; Manuscript/Mixed Material Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1952; A-E . 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