Grade: 40. Grade: 70, Arm: It's a plus arm for Mendoza. He also walked (17) more than he struck out (16) in 2021, but he did not do much of either. 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. Easy motion, not a lot of effort. (All player scouting reports are written by The Cardinal Nation analyst Blake Newberry. Not afraid to throw the fastball inside, will work to all four quadrants. The identities of the "fourth coaches" are new. The rise again with the leg left, then start to break as the leg goes down. Luken Baker's three-run jack. Has a traditional 3/4 arm slot, but will drop lower occasionally. Baker finished the year with a 2.11 ERA and 120 strikeouts. Dexter Southfield HS (Brookline, Mass) The pool amount for this pick is $144,600. Grade: 50, Slider: Tight late break on the pitch. The high amount of line drives is a great result, but not being able to elevate limits the power ceiling. The pool amount for this pick is $353,700. Will miss and catch too much of plate with fastball. Murray is rehabbing an ACL injury suffered Dec. 12, and his status to start the 2023 . Redmond is going as far as the bat allows. Delivery & Mechanics: Low 3/4 arm slot despite frame. Long, skinny limbs and a small waist. The pool amount for this pick is $270,300. Major League and Minor League Baseball data provided by Major League Baseball. Grade: 40, Run: Not a speed threat. He then joined the University of Texas as a graduate transfer for the 2021 season. He can be a joy to watch with the glove because he can make plays that would be though impossible. Well proportioned, good body. If Love was moved to the bullpen, his heater could tick up to 98 or higher. Grade: 40, Field: He moves and reacts very well behind the plate. The pool amount for this pick is $1,338,500. Grade: 45. Prospects Live Staff. Candidates must meet the qualifications at the time of application. Grade: 50, Changeup: Not a fan of this pitch, and if he's a reliever he should just scrap it. He is also listed at 64 and 220 pounds. Just don't expect many highlight reel plays. He holds runners very well and will vary his timing pitch by pitch with runners on base. 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. Tunnels well off of the fastball up in the zone. 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. We get a lot of emails, letters and calls from people interested in becoming a scout. Age: 25 yrHeight: 6-2Weight: 205 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2017 Draft - Round 11RuleV: 2020. From scouting to player development to the Win column, they excel in all areas. Joe McEwing, who played two seasons in St. Louis and has spent the last . . His curveball sits in the lower to mid 70s. Despite his 64, 215-pound frame, the 22-year-old sits 88-92 mph with his fastball, with good run on the pitch. We were, and still do, try to take players who are versatile defensively. Control: 60 | Command: 50. 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. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. Slows the arm way down and it lacks significant depth or fade. 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. Former Cardinals scouting director Chris Correa was sentenced to 46 months in prison last July for what amounted to 12 counts of corporate espionage. If the power is real or the hit tool improves, then his upside increases substantially. The spike in homers can verify this claim. Don't see any drastic physical changes on the horizon. With his profile though he just needs to be fringe-average. He's around the plate consistently. I just think it helps in the way that I do this job. Redmond has easy plus raw power, and will get to it in games despite a linear, line-drive oriented swing. Defensively, his speed will show through a little more. 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Physical Description: Round, long arms and legs. Control: 45 | Command: 40. Good angles. The St. Louis Cardinals reserve the right to extend the length of the program for a DSR as needed. Tagged: 2021, Matt Thompson, Chandler Redmond, Age: 23 yrHeight: 6-1Weight: 200 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2014 IFA, ATLRuleV: 2020. Dan Kantrovitz is one of the reasons the St. Louis Cardinals are good. Grade: 45, Power: Quick hands generate power. August 11, 2021. Shows good barrel control and an ability to use the whole field, but still hits his fair share of grounders to the left side. 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. 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. 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 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. His fastball isn't in a place to be a strong enough compliment to the big sweeping breaking ball. And, clearly our development staff has done an excellent job of maximizing the value of a few players who came in with some defensive versatility.. Baez is one of the youngest players in the class, which seems to be an early trend for the Cardinals. Scouts might put a timetable on a player and then when he gets into our system we might have four guys in front of him, which alters the prospects trajectory. As a reliever only I'd bump this up a half grade. Kruczysnki wasn't selected in the Rule 5 Draft after the organization left him unprotected. [Projecting a timetable] is always difficult since it doesnt really happen in a vacuum. https://t.co/nUlSa3GA1V pic.twitter.com/6MzYDfwKF7. His size, left-handedness and profile make him similar to Alec Burleson who the Cardinals took with the 70th pick in the 2020 draft. 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. 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. Overall: The Cardinals do very well in developing arms from Latin America. Strong kid with muscular arms and big thighs. Antico began his college career with St. Johns where he played four seasons. Pairs his pitches well and will sequence efficiently. Length can be seen more in his legs than anywhere else. Grade: 30. Really good hit and run guy. Here at the St. Louis Cardinals, we strive to create an atmosphere of inclusiveness in order to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. Finishes with push leg swing high and across. Became more hittable in the upper minors and was homer prone in Double-A. Has enough strength and bat speed to hit the ball out on occasion; could be a 15+ homerun type with starter at-bats. He does scold the ball though and is one of the organizational leaders in exit velocity. Physical Description: 6'2", 165 pounds. Also, at the end of the evening, we expect to add comments by Flores, so please check back here. Randy Flores. The pool amount for this pick is $211,500. Grade: 50, Curveball: Plays very well with the heater. Doesn't move that great laterally, but is a strong receiver. Bakers slider is capable of generating whiffs, especially when it is thrown below the knees. Intriguing fifth round selection. Grade: 50, Changeup: Mimics fastball, just minimal fade. Drive leg finishes with a high kick. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location,
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. Distant third pitch. 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. Capable of bumping up to 94. Works all four quadrants with the heater. Tagged: 2021, Evan Kruczynski, Matt Thompson, Age: 24 yrHeight: 6-0Weight: 245 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2015 IFARuleV: 2020. It's a high effort swing, so when he gets a hold of one it absolutely flies. The prep righty stands at 66 and 225 pounds which gives him plenty of projectability. 2021 The Cardinal Nation, thecardinalnation.com. Prater and organization have to find that consistency. It seems that the Cardinals are looking to replenish their minor league pitching depth with college pitchers in this draft. 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. Hit: Jones stands tall in the box and uses a small leg kick as his trigger. As a young draft I believe he was 20 at the time he has time on his side to keep developing and get better. Accurate and strong. Physical Description: Has ideal starters frame; long and lean with broad shoulders. Randy Flores was promoted to Assistant General Manager on November 27, 2018. The left-hander played for St. Louis from 2004-08, appearing in over 200 games as a relief pitcher. A dead red hitter at this point. His defense and arm are really good. There isn't much room for any added weight. Prospects Live Staff. The 18-year-old begins with his hands near his head and when he loads, his hands go further back. On an off night when he lacks fastball command he can't really use the slider either. ), Joshua Baez Outfielder 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. That is a solid overall profile, but it is important to note the weaker Division Two competition. Grade: 30, Field: His glove can play multiple positions.Works hard and doesn't hesitate to give up his body to make a play. When his front arm is overextended, he runs the risk of getting beat by inside fastballs or offspeed pitches. Grade: 50, Power: Above-average raw power that shows fringe-average during games. Grade: 45, Arm: While the glove can play anywhere, Robertson's arm is not as strong. Delivery & Mechanics: Works quickly with a quick delivery. Linda Brauer. However, there is also plenty of promise. 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. Ticketing system experience preferred, Desire to learn and grow professionally in the sports industry, You will be a part of the Busch Stadium game day experience, Work with your family and friends - Exciting Referral Bonus Program, Part-Time positions that can accommodate YOUR schedule. Four quadrant type command. 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. Repeatability is high. Defensively he uses the speed well, increasing his range. At least 12. League Register; Team Player Value--Batters. Hit: Crouched stance. Slows the arm down considerably and the tradeoff is modest arm side run. Major concerns with the body, but admittedly haven't seen much on him since the move to the Cardinals. Scouting reports were compiled. 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. The right-hander finished his final collegiate season with 86 strikeouts and just 13 walks in 82 innings. Grade: 60, Run: Not fast, but is quick. 2 yr, $5.5M (2022-23) $2,750,000. If the velocity didn't take a dip he likely gets protected by the Cardinals this winter. Good plate coverage; will take walks. In 2018 Yepez's average flyball distance was 272 feet, per Prospect Live's MinorsGraphs tool. Salaries for players heading to an arbitration hearing are shown as the midpoint of the figures the team and player filed. On methodology and valuation: When you talk about our methodology, its not rocket science. The native of New Jersey has also received high marks from scouts for his makeup and competitiveness on the mound. Basically, we translate every piece of available information into runs. Like most young power hitters, swing-and-miss is a concern with Baez. Strong forearms. He backs up his low walk rates with only one homer allowed in over 80 professional innings. What were trying to do with our draft is optimize it. Staff comments (individual rankings in parentheses) Message board community . 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. Baker has also received plenty of praise for his work ethic from the Angelo State coaching staff. Pretty much used exclusively against right-handers. Physical Description: He's filled out his tall frame well. Used as an out pitch against lefties and righties. I should add that our strategy being based on saving money in the future doesnt mean we shy away from the high-upside guys. Grade: 40, Field: Pitchers love throwing to him. The appeal included his aggressive path hitting with zero fear: and ability to make contact.. Shows some pitch recognition skills. Physical Description: Short and lean build. 0. Thats money that our GM can allocate to another area, or a more abundant, cheaper, position. Sprays the ball to all fields and goes with the pitch well. It can be fun to watch him pitch. (Reuters) - A former scouting director for the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team pleaded guilty on Friday to criminal charges over a breach of the computer network of the rival Houston. Can resemble a slider, but his arm slot is a difficult one to throw a big curveball with tremendous depth. Cardinals Insider Cardinals Promotions Cardinals Curtain Calls Cardinals Reviews Cardinals Cut4 Cardinals Game Recap Cardinals Kids Videos de . It also makes him a candidate to improve his velocity in the professional ranks. Do I expect this every year with our first pick? Starts behind lefties and breaks over the plate. Above-average command of heater earns the pitch an average grade. 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. The 21-year-old also played in the Northwoods League in 2019, but he struggled to the tune of a .717 OPS in 243 plate appearances. Well get some feedback pretty immediately if were too heavily skewed in one direction.. More than enough arm for anywhere on the diamond. Plays better as a pitch to steal a strike early rather than create one late. 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. Cardinals Insider. When he misses it's traditionally up. 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. He doesn't move very well in the field, lacking quickness and overall mobility. He's performed well in the DSL, which can be misleading but he was overshadowed by Malcom Nunezs triple crown season. The St. Louis Cardinals midseason Top 30 prospects for 2021. 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. Arm can also put him in right field for a short stint, but again, you don't want him out there. His pitch data isn't as promising as some of the other recent college arms, so I have him ranked behind them. Holgate is a left-handed hitter who stands at 61 and 205 pounds. He played at the same parks in 2018 as 2019, not including his stint in Double-A, so we have a good size sample to work with here. Or there might be a need at a certain position and then the wheels are greased for him to fly through the system. This gives him a profile similar to last years first round pick, Jordan Walker. Physical Description: Shorter, stockier build. There might be 40-grade raw pop here, but his in game power is nearly at the bottom of the scale. Grade: 40, Control and Command: Average control, slightly below average command. Following the season, Graceffo pitched in the Cape Cod League where he made three starts and posted a 0.69 ERA in 13 innings. Athletic and light on his feet, Prater fields his position well. Grade: 55. Work schedule and number of hours will vary from week to week. TCNs 2021 Cardinals Prospect Guide 20% Off Blowout Sale. He has not always been consistent with these pitches, but a three-pitch mix with control gives Love good upside. Longtime baseball scout Mike Roberts watches pitching prospects during a pre-draft workout for the Cardinals on June 4 at Busch . It's an above-average pitch that misses bats and generates weak contact. Additionally, of his 86 hits, 32 went for extra bases. Loves fastball typically sits in the lower to mid 90s, but it can work up to 95 semi-consistently as a starter. Flores, 45, was part of the Cardinals 2006 World Series Championship team and spent eight seasons in the Majors. 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. Won't steal any bases either. Its pure, unadulaterated scouting that humbles you very quickly, because you are wrong a lot.. Grade: 55, Changeup: Sits around 85. Interesting guy with a range of outcomes as wide as anyone on this list. This projects him for strong control and an ability to pitch deep into games. 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. 64, 210 Lands in line during power slot. His best change to be a big leaguer is by way of a slider heavy approach in the bullpen. He also never demonstrated pinpoint control in the past, and that shows when the velocity is way down. 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. Better command of his curveball, than the fastball. Michael Girsch, the club's assistant general manager, is part of that brain trust. 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. David Laurila grew up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and now writes about baseball from his home in Cambridge, Mass. Austin Love, RHP Gary LaRocque. Has cutter like action at times. Grade: 45, Run: His speed helps his game on both sides of the ball. Fastball: 88-91 T93. Rather, he profiles more as a dependable, strike-throwing, innings eater. 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 . Shows an uncanny IQ at the bag. Overall: Nogowski debuted with the Cardinals in 2020. Graceffo has been a starter for Villanova since he set foot on campus. He knows his literal strength, and is now hunting fastballs to lift pull side. MLB Draft. FREE AGENT. The pitch gets good arm side run and sink, and it typically between 9-14 mph slower than his fastball. Tovalin has experience playing both first base and third base, but it is his bat that is likely what drew the Cardinals to him. Grade: 60, Field: Played mostly third base for Johnson City in his professional debut, but also spent time at second and first. This is what gives him the risk of overextending his front arm, as his hands do not always get to the same spot. 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