Grade: 50. Additionally, of his 86 hits, 32 went for extra bases. Do I expect this every year with our first pick? Chance for plus fastball in short spurts, but given development as a starter/long reliever, the projection stays above-average. That is a solid overall profile, but it is important to note the weaker Division Two competition. Rosters/Players/Moves. Not a ton of movement, but when located armside it can get some armside run. We've seen this happen to many prospects before him. It seems that the Cardinals are looking to replenish their minor league pitching depth with college pitchers in this draft. He does have a moderate leg kick and can sometimes overextend his front arm pre-swing. We basically end up with a present value for every player on our board. It's a high effort swing, so when he gets a hold of one it absolutely flies. 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.. Fastball: Sits 90-91 out of a 3/4 arm slot. Redmond is going as far as the bat allows. Regardless, he will likely begin his career at the hot corner. DSRs are eligible to receive company sponsored perks & a competitive benefits package. Review the website and apply for one of the available positions by clicking the button below: Minor League Players Only: Here is a link (https://mrfdata.hmhs.com/) to the Highmark BCBS website that will take you to a series of machine-readable files containing the following information: in-network provider negotiated rates and historical out-of-network allowed amounts for providers. Tagged: 2021, Matt Thompson, Ludwin Jimenez, Age: 22 yrHeight: 6-0Weight: 225 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2020 Draft - Round 5RuleV: 2023. Grade: 30, Arm: Arm lacks carry, but it's playable. Overall: Some unknown, but a worthwhile gamble as the system is relatively short on power, especially from the right-handed batters box. Chicago Cubs Chi Cubs Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati Milwaukee Brewers Milwaukee Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis. Overall: His game right now is built around running and defense. He's more agile and improved his path through the zone. Grade: 55, Arm: Arm has all the traits you could want to be plus. There are games where his command is not as sharp and that's when things start to go south. Grade: 55, Field: He's done a tremendous job getting himself into shape to potentially play an OF corner, but ideally you don't want him out there outside of the occasional appearance. As a reliever only I'd bump this up a half grade. Coaching Staff; Name Age DoB Role Start Date End Date; Oliver Marmol: 35: us US: Jul 2, 1986: Manager: Apr 7: Oct 5: Skip Schumaker . The spike in homers can verify this claim. Modest toe tap. 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). The pool amount for this pick is $657,600. 63, 232 Standard High 3/4 slot. Grade: 30, Run: Well below-average runner. Like most high school pitchers, Willis could stand to separate the two pitches more as either one can get slurvy. Interns are not guaranteed full time employment at the conclusion of their internship. Physical Description: Short, baby faced right-hander. Hit tool is above-average against left-handers, if not better. All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. This general lack of defensive promise will put more pressure on Holgates bat, which will need to be his carrying tool. 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. Age: 25 yrHeight: 6-2Weight: 205 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2017 Draft - Round 11RuleV: 2020. 64, 210 The pitch has a natural sinking action and generates groundballs. He can hit all types of pitches but will need to cut down on his swing-and-miss against breaking pitches. Drive leg finishes with a high kick. Grade: 40, Curveball: Big, slow breaking curveball that plays off of fastball up in the zone. Not a part of his game. Lacks first step quickness. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. Moves very well on the mound, is flexible and fields position very well. There are a lot of variables.. Good, quiet target that . Good glovework down the line and soft hands helps him make difficult plays. Following the season, Graceffo pitched in the Cape Cod League where he made three starts and posted a 0.69 ERA in 13 innings. Gets above average spin. At times he was down around 88-91, and for stretches last season he was sitting 94-95 as a starter. Maxed out physically and considerably old for a prospect. His fastball isn't in a place to be a strong enough compliment to the big sweeping breaking ball. A bit surprising, but in a traditional season with full minor leagues I believe he gets claimed. If he can play a strong shortstop changes the profile, and the weak offensive output becomes less of an issue. OFP: 35Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency DepthRisk: Moderate, Age: 27 yrHeight: 6-3Weight: 235 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2017 Draft - Round 30RuleV: 2020. Salaries for players heading to an arbitration hearing are shown as the midpoint of the figures the team and player filed. 64, 220 He did throw against lower quality, Division Two competition, so it is still unknown how well Baker will be able to handle professional hitters. 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. The native of California throws a fastball that hovers around 90-92 mph with a slider and a changeup as his secondary pitches. He'll never be a power guy, and there's a chance he might not hit for much average either. 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). Arm-side run creates weak contact. The profile of a player that is going to save us money down the road is based on quite a bit of analysisand it is rarely obvious. Grade: 40, Field: He moves and reacts very well behind the plate. His bat is not quite there. His curveball sits in the lower to mid 70s. From its simple beginnings, Delaware North Sportservice Corporation, Inc. (Sportservice) has evolved into one of the largest and most successful hospitality companies in the world. 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. Wide base at impact. Hit: Open stance. If he can tick into the 90s consistently while reaching the mid-90s, he could improve his ceiling. However, Ruiz throws from the left side and has a bit more reliever risk than the previous selections. 510, 200 If he can manage his strikeouts, Holgate is a candidate to rise quickly through the Cardinals organization as a productive college bat. The pool amount for this pick is $1,338,500. Kruczynski profiles as a swing man because he doesn't have that one trait on the mound that he does well, or that one out pitch. Over his last three years in college and his pro debut he's hit 60 homers. 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. 63, 240 Grade: 40, Arm: Strong arm. It might be limiting for us if we stick to a rigid strategy that is not data-driven. Tends to struggle with breaking balls, whether that be whiffs or soft contact. Will start at-bats with it, and trusts it enough to throw it in any count. He backs up his low walk rates with only one homer allowed in over 80 professional innings. 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. https://t.co/nUlSa3GA1V pic.twitter.com/6MzYDfwKF7. It's better when it can play off his breaking pitches, which it does best by being located in the top of the zone. This projects him for strong control and an ability to pitch deep into games. Jack Ralston - Scouting Report. Assistant General Manager & Director of Scouting. His hands are solid and he will make all the plays on balls hit to him. The three. Hit: Crouched stance. Like the rest of the pitchers that the Cardinals have selected, Ruiz gets good arm side run on his fastball. 10% off Blowout Sale now underway on the spiral-bound, printed version. Holgate played just 15 games in 2020 due to COVID, but showed massive improvement. David Laurila grew up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and now writes about baseball from his home in Cambridge, Mass. 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 . Grade: 30, Control and Command: Struggles to go long stretches where he hits his spot. Control: 40 | Command: 30. In 2018, we introduced employee empowered committees that focus on employee engagement, employee recognition, and diversity and inclusion efforts. August 4, 2021. Prospects Live Staff. July 24, 2009: A's trade Holliday to the Cardinals for 3B Brett Wallace, OF Shane Peterson, P Clayton Mortensen. When he throws it like a slider, it is a bit faster and has sharper break. That leads to our brand new scouting report pages that contains their reports from the preseason. He also walked (17) more than he struck out (16) in 2021, but he did not do much of either. Encourage students to consider career options specifically in baseball as well as in the sports and entertainment industry. Cardinals Select Michael McGreevy in 2021 MLB Drafts First Round. He moves better than people may think due to his size. He's too advanced for the lower levels and is a dark horse candidate to pitch in the big leagues as soon as 2021. He begins with a long stride back and the delivery really slows down, but then its a quick leg kick. Finishes with push leg swing high and across. His progress has been outstanding so far. It also makes him a candidate to improve his velocity in the professional ranks. Plays above average, but can flash plus with good deception and fade. Smart baseball player, and that helps the speed play up. Was a switch-hitter, but has abandoned hitting from the left-side. Nov 28, 2013. Shows good barrel control and an ability to use the whole field, but still hits his fair share of grounders to the left side. 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. Grade: 45, Changeup: 81-83. Grade: 45, Control and Command: He has good feel for the changeup but the command of the pitch is inconsistent. Austin Love spent his first two collegiate seasons in North Carolinas bullpen. Throws: Right. It really helps his stuff play up. Grade: 50, Control and Command: His strongest asset is his ability to throw his breaking ball for a strike, which is an ability that sticks out in the lower minors. This is a developing skill that will likely be the carrying tool. Physical Description: Short, not physically imposing or intimidating on the mound, but is a bulldog that attacks hitters. 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.. He has plenty of size and promise but could use some refinement on all his pitches. Curveball has good depth. Grade: 40. To access available internships, click on the "Job Openings" button and apply as appropriate. The St. Louis Cardinals midseason Top 30 prospects for 2021. Thick core and lower half. Overall: Part of what helps him is throwing from the unique low 3/4 arm slot. Good, quiet target that really excels framing the low pitch. His ability to control his entire arsenal helps his average stuff play up in game. The 18-year-old begins with his hands near his head and when he loads, his hands go further back. Don't see any drastic physical changes on the horizon. St. Louis Cardinals latest roster 2022 including full season roster, 40-man roster, coaching staff and more on Baseball-Reference.com . 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. Throws: Right. 9 of 11 are from college with 2 high schoolers. The pitch gets good arm side run and sink, and it typically between 9-14 mph slower than his fastball. University of Texas Has some nice fade to it. Tovalin struggled a bit in the shortened 2020 season, but he hit the ball well in 2018 and 2019, so this was likely a result of an early season slump that he never got the chance to fix. Long, skinny limbs and a small waist. Thats money that our GM can allocate to another area, or a more abundant, cheaper, position. Guys like Matt Bayer, Dane Sorensen and Chris Correa have done some outstanding analytical work in support of our drafts over the past couple years. Mike Antico is the first hitter the Cardinals have selected since Ryan Holgate in Competitive Balance Round B. Will pitch inside. Fastball: Primarily works up and down with the heater, and up and in against left-handers. Bats: Right There is also a tendency to lose focus sometimes, but all things considered he is a plus defender. Moiss Rodrguez. Overall: The Cardinals do very well in developing arms from Latin America. Assistant General Manager & Director of Player Development. 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. Grade: 55, Control and Command: Tough year for him. . Easy motion, not a lot of effort. Like previous selections Joshua Baez and Ryan Holgate, Tovalin profiles as a power corner player. Grade: 45, Run: His speed helps his game on both sides of the ball. 12-to-6 break. Modest leg kick as he steps into the pitch. The St. Louis Cardinals are one of the most storied franchises in all of baseball. On methodology and valuation: When you talk about our methodology, its not rocket science. He's around the plate consistently. In 219 career college games, Antico stole 85 bases and walked (143) more than he struck out (137). Grade: 50, Slider: More horizontal break than the curveball, obviously, and he will pair it off the fastball. But the one thing I try to impress upon people is that, in my opinion, there isnt one particular skill set, or background, you have to have. 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. 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! Ruiz is smooth and athletic on the mound, which may give the Cardinals confidence that he can develop as a starter. St. Louis initial Day 2 selection is power-hitting Massachusetts prep outfielder Joshua Baez. Distant third pitch. The Farm System includes the Memphis Redbirds, Springfield Cardinals, Palm Beach Cardinals, Peoria Chiefs, Gulf Coast League Cardinals and Dominican Summer League Cardinals. DSRs are primarily responsible for revenue buy building strong, lasting relationships with our fans. 2021 The Cardinal Nation, thecardinalnation.com. Arm is playable at third, but the glove isn't. Interested to see what FaGalde looks like to start the season, and I think he can be a middle reliever long term. Kruczysnki wasn't selected in the Rule 5 Draft after the organization left him unprotected. Physical Description: Long limbs, but the frame is filled out. 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 In his end of day 2 comments, the Cardinals scouting director praised second rounder Joshua Baez, noting his physicality and baseball tools, athleticism and body control and power potential that is impressive. He has since added around 10 mph on his fastball in college, while also developing his secondary pitches and adding polish. Azusa Pacific University Tagged: 2021, Matt Thompson, Edgar Escobar, Age: 28 yrHeight: 6-0Weight: 245 lbsHits/Throws: R/LAcquired: 2014 Draft - Round 34, OAKRuleV: On 40-Man. The left-hander played for St. Louis from 2004-08, appearing in over 200 games as a relief pitcher. Absolutely does not get cheated. 0. The identities of the "fourth coaches" are new. More so, hes one of the reasons they promise to remain good. Good bunter. It's his go to breaking ball to get strikeouts. Pitched as a swing man that's earned rotation spots based on performance. Defensively, his speed will show through a little more. Randy Flores. 4.066. Covers the strike zone well. Scouting is so difficult, that I think to minimize our mistakes, having scouts who have different approaches is important. Generally, DSRs are expected to work a minimum of 40 hours per week. Slows the arm way down and it lacks significant depth or fade. If he's going to issue walks the batter has to earn it. 62. His solid 3.75 ERA for a strong collegiate baseball program in Long Beach State also offers hope that he can remain in the rotation. Naked eye says he should have some pop but that's not his game. Won't steal any bases either. He's worked on shortening his swing to make more contact, so that's something to watch for as we head into 2021. Also, at the end of the evening, we expect to add comments by Flores, so please check back here. With his command, he is a nice fill in option for the Cardinals to have if needed. Washington State University There might be 40-grade raw pop here, but his in game power is nearly at the bottom of the scale. And, fortunately, Stephen has not stopped hitting. In 2020, he finished with a 0.58 ERA while working as a starter. Shows an uncanny IQ at the bag. Flores, 45, was part of the Cardinals 2006 World Series Championship team and spent eight seasons in the Majors. Grade: 55, Changeup: Sits around 85. This gives him an intriguing skillset centered around speed and on-base abilities with sneaky power. Will miss and catch too much of plate with fastball. So, two of the three we announced as third baseman are at other positions, and doing very well at those other positions. He was hit by a pitch during the first game his sophomore year and then redshirted. 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. Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted Really needs a DH in the National League though. Overall: Nogowski debuted with the Cardinals in 2020. Not afraid to throw the fastball inside, will work to all four quadrants. 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. Students may complete multiple internship opportunities with the St. Louis Cardinals; however, no student may be an intern for more than one year. 4 seam mostly used up in the zone. Work schedules and number of hours will vary based on the internship. Or there might be a need at a certain position and then the wheels are greased for him to fly through the system. Grade: 60, Run: Easily an above average. He's an off the charts makeup guy and likely has a future in coaching or player development if he wants it as well. 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. Slows the arm down considerably and the tradeoff is modest arm side run. Rather, he profiles more as a dependable, strike-throwing, innings eater. The native of New Jersey profiles as a centerfielder in the professional ranks due to his speed. 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. Quick feet and hands. Despite concerns with frame he proved to be durable as he was second in the Gulf Coast League in innings in 2019. At his size, there is a chance that it can tick even higher with more refinement. The Oregon native has a clean, repeatable, low-effort delivery. Grade: 20, Field: Very smooth with the leather. Tagged: 2021, Julio E. Rodriguez, Trevor Hooth, Age: 24 yrHeight: 6-1Weight: 231 lbsHits/Throws: L/RAcquired: 2019 Draft - Round 32RuleV: 2022. Hit: Loud, noisy swing with plenty of moving parts, with good plate coverage; will take walks. Cardinals achievements have impacted not only MLB history, but sports history in general with 48 former Cardinals players, managers and executives enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. From what I've gathered he will flash a good one followed by 3-4 mediocre or worse versions of this pitch. by Handedness, Q&A: Dan Kantrovitz, St. Louis Cardinals Scouting Director, Effectively Wild Episode 551: Debating Postseason Unpredictability and Decisive Game Fours. Delivery & Mechanics: Starts on the first base side of the rubber. To keep balance in our minor-league system, we want to come away from the draft with a healthy balance of high school, junior college and four-year college players. 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. Just don't expect many highlight reel plays. Control: 45 | Command: 40. Low and inefficient spin limits the success of the pitch. The right-hander did redshirt twice, once in 2018 as a freshman, and again in 2020 due to COVID. These committees help with creating an atmosphere of inclusiveness, positive reinforcement to employee performance and creating working conditions that encourage employees to commit enthusiastically to the organization's goals and values. Fastball: Sits 91-94; likely nudges a bit higher in short stints. We get a lot of emails, letters and calls from people interested in becoming a scout. Can get in his own head when things don't go well. 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. 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). 2022 MLB Draft Scouting Report for RHP Landon Sims. Big, loopy 1-7 break on it. Grade: 50, Changeup: His best pitch. Slight bend in the knees. Physical Description: 6'2", 165 pounds. Review our website and apply for one of our available positions by clicking the link below. Above-average bat speed. Grade: 60, Field: Played mostly third base for Johnson City in his professional debut, but also spent time at second and first. Big sweeping slider that gets a ton of horizontal movement. Athletic and light on his feet, Prater fields his position well. I just think it helps in the way that I do this job. Relies more on weak contact and living on the black, or just off the plate. 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. I see why the organization took a flyer here, as he has the frame, big breaking ball and high release point that they covet. Utilizes a small leg kick as a trigger. As noted above, TCN analyst Blake Newberry is writing the player scouting reports and Brian Walton is filling in the rest. 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. Longtime baseball scout Mike Roberts watches pitching prospects during a pre-draft workout for the Cardinals on June 4 at Busch . 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). That's too high for a player over the league average age. Not afraid to double up on it. Ball looks like it's coming from his ear during the delivery. Overall: Robertson's tools play up because he is a smart player who works hard. Great at blocking pitches. 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