His hands are solid and he will make all the plays on balls hit to him. Likely to be more of a gap threat than anything else. Quick feet and hands. Physical Description: Long limbs, but the frame is filled out. In the summer of 2019, the right-hander finished with a 2.89 ERA while working out of the rotation and the bullpen. 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. The right-hander throws four pitches a fastball, slider, curveball, and changeup. This is what gives him the risk of overextending his front arm, as his hands do not always get to the same spot. It's not only a cannon, but it's accurate too Grade: 60, Run: There's not much speed here. Pairs his pitches well and will sequence efficiently. The more you spend on the draft, assuming its a disciplined approach, the more our club might be able to save down the road in the free-agent market. The 23-year-olds best tools are his plate discipline and speed as he stole 41 bases and had an absurd 20.3% walk rate in 2021. 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. Grade: 50, Field: After signing with the Rays he moved behind the plate. 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. At times he was down around 88-91, and for stretches last season he was sitting 94-95 as a starter. Grade: 50, Changeup: His best pitch. On its own can be a plus pitch, but can play down due to lack of another significant offering. 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. 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. 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. Grade: 60, Run: Not fast, but is quick. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1y1rOxZ0PU. Cardinals have instructs again in January so we will find out more then. Good instincts which helps his otherwise average range play up. 10% off Blowout Sale now underway on the spiral-bound, printed version. As noted above, TCN analyst Blake Newberry is writing the player scouting reports and Brian Walton is filling in the rest. More of a strike-thrower than a command artist now. Through this corporate partnership the Cardinals have been able to learn from various trainings on unconscious bias and gender identity as well as host Listen.Talk.Learn sessions for the community. The pitch has a natural sinking action and generates groundballs. Love has a starters frame at 63 and 232 pounds and there is not much projection left on it. 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. Bats: Right Stands tall with hands by his head. Throws across his body, leads to an uncomfortable at bat for lefties. Like most high school pitchers, Willis could stand to separate the two pitches more as either one can get slurvy. Age: 22 yrHeight: 6-5Weight: 200 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2019 Draft - Round 8RuleV: 2022. The power is no joke. He has been the Director of Scouting since August 28, 2015, overseeing all aspects of the scouting department including the amateur draft. When he throws it like a slider, it is a bit faster and has sharper break. [Projecting a timetable] is always difficult since it doesnt really happen in a vacuum. 225 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. His fastball isn't in a place to be a strong enough compliment to the big sweeping breaking ball. This projects him for strong control and an ability to pitch deep into games. Grade: 50, Field: Stocky build and below average speed make him only a fit for left field. Adjusting to offspeed pitches will go a long way in improving his offensive stock. Ludwin has room to pack on significant mass while still maintaining his lanky build. FREE AGENT. Long limbs, especially his legs.. Hit: Slightly open stance. Grade: 55, Changeup: Sits around 85. More muscular than soft, which is a recent change. Grade: 45. Collection of average to above-average tools. Walks hurt him more than missing over the middle of the plate. 63, 232 Well proportioned, good body. The tool might push plus if he proves he's able to steal more successfully. Grade: 50, Run: Hustles out of the box but runs with some effort. Tagged: 2021, Matt Thompson, Ludwin Jimenez, Age: 22 yrHeight: 6-0Weight: 225 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2020 Draft - Round 5RuleV: 2023. It can flash tighter break to create whiffs, but not often. That may seem counter intuitive its a spending environment but its arguably the best bang for your buck in any area of procurement. Speed isn't a positive part of his game. Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 3:26 AM ET, Park Factors Fastball: 88-91 T93. Was a switch-hitter, but has abandoned hitting from the left-side. Modest leg kick as he steps into the pitch. Grade: 40, Field: He moves and reacts very well behind the plate. Grade: 40, Control and Command: Average control, slightly below average command. Grade: 50, Slider: Tight late break on the pitch. From a scouting standpoint, Williams' left-handed power and athleticism intrigues, but he is still raw. Grade: 40, Run: Registered 7.3 second 60-yard dash times. That's too high for a player over the league average age. Bakers slider is capable of generating whiffs, especially when it is thrown below the knees. Cardinals Roster & Staff. Kruczysnki wasn't selected in the Rule 5 Draft after the organization left him unprotected. Good bunter. Prater and organization have to find that consistency. It's a high spin offering that plays very well off of the fastball and with the over the top arm slot. Throws it at their back foot. Hands stay up by his head pre pitch. After finishing his freshman season in 2019 with a 4.88 ERA, Graceffo improved to a 1.42 ERA in the abbreviated 2020 season and a 2.63 ERA in 2021. He's agile defensively, which is more important than his speed as a catcher. 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. He lacks the range and speed to play in the outfield. Delivery & Mechanics: Drop and drive operation with some crossfire out front, slot gets near vertical, lower release height than expected given size of frame, length to arm stroke, fringe timing occasionally. 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 a good bet to stick on the 40-man roster for a couple years and provide depth as necessary, but expecting anything more than that may be unreasonable. The pool amount for this pick is $478,300. The Oregon native has a clean, repeatable, low-effort delivery. Superb trunk rotation and quick hips; can easily see him out performing this power grade down the line. It really helps his stuff play up. He's never going to be an exceptional strike thrower. He showed an ability to pitch in longer stints and eventually moved into the rotation in 2021. Fastball: Generally operates in the low-mid 90's, usually in the 91-94 mph range with flashes of 95-96 at times. The Browns played in Sportsman's Park at Grand and Dodier. 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. Might have the best fastball command of anyone on this list. There are games where his command is not as sharp and that's when things start to go south. Half-inverted windup, feet pointing towards first and upper half angled towards the plate and begins with side-step. He holds runners very well and will vary his timing pitch by pitch with runners on base. 2 yr, $5.5M (2022-23) $2,750,000. An efficient delivery with no frills. The appeal included his aggressive path hitting with zero fear: and ability to make contact.. 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. Mills also spent two summers in the Northwoods League, performing well both seasons. His go to swing and miss offering. With his command, he is a nice fill in option for the Cardinals to have if needed. It's better when it can play off his breaking pitches, which it does best by being located in the top of the zone. Hit: Contact first approach, but to the point where it sacrifices driving the ball. From scouting to player development to the Win column, they excel in all areas. The St. Louis Cardinals have traditionally been a force in the National League. 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.. He struggled throwing strikes in college and as a result didn't see the mound that much. He's going to require serious body maintenance, and you don't see many soft bodied catches nowadays. From what I've gathered he will flash a good one followed by 3-4 mediocre or worse versions of this pitch. With his speed, a ball in the gap can be interesting. Simple drop and drive delivery that allows him to drive up and over the glove side. It's a high effort swing, so when he gets a hold of one it absolutely flies. Willis already underwent ulnar decompression surgery, so there is a bit of injury history on his young arm. The 22-year-old also throws a fastball and a slider with both pitches grading out as average but flashing plus according to Baseball America. Overall: Nogowski debuted with the Cardinals in 2020. You can wait, and collect college players later on in the draft. 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. Big, loopy 1-7 break on it. His patience to get him in hitters counts helps the hit tool play up. After all, if they pan out, they would save us the most money of all., On how Oakland prepared him for his current job: First, just working in their front office and being around guys like Billy [Beane], David [Forst] and Farhan [Zaidi] on a daily basis, was an incredible environment to learn from. 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! He covered a lot of ground at third base and the Cardinals had him playing shortstop in January at instructs. Won't steal any bases either. These college arms are candidates to move quicker than high schoolers, which may be part of the appeal for St. Louis since the organization is struggling to pitch effectively at all levels. If the power is real or the hit tool improves, then his upside increases substantially. He also commands a slider and a changeup, which gives him a solid three pitch mix. Bat speed is only average right now, but that will improve as he gets stronger and in better physical shape. He does have a good foundation as he has an easy delivery and scouts like his feel to pitch despite his young age. Physical Description: Short, baby faced right-hander. 2021 The Cardinal Nation, thecardinalnation.com. Fastball: Inconsistent velocity. Throws: Left. Derrick Goold. Luken Baker cranks a three-run home run to left field, giving the Cardinals a 12-4 lead in the 8th inning. Physical Description: Displays outward leadership qualities, the type of catcher that's very involved in the game. With his profile though he just needs to be fringe-average. In 2020, he finished with a 0.58 ERA while working as a starter. On the rapid ascent of Michael Wacha and Marco Gonzales to the big leagues: I said this after Wacha last year and think it also applies to Marco this year: You can hope that this is what happens with your first pick, but its unrealistic to expect it. The right-hander is another productive college starter, with low reliever risk and high marks for pitchability. The biggest question mark will be what happens with him offensively. Swing is pretty compact, but he's prone to reaching out of the zone. Grade: 30, Control and Command: Struggles to go long stretches where he hits his spot. Interns are not guaranteed full time employment at the conclusion of their internship. Repeatability is high. 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. As a young draft I believe he was 20 at the time he has time on his side to keep developing and get better. Other part-timers will also not be back with the. Different motions but was a pitcher briefly at NC State. The scouting director also acknowledged that pitching was the strength of the draft class. To access available internships, click on the "Job Openings" button and apply as appropriate. Fastball: Generally in the low 90's. 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. However, he has been one of the best Division Two pitchers for a couple seasons and also performed well in the Northwoods League in 2019 (2.32 ERA), the same league that previous Cardinals selections Zane Mills and Ryan Holgate participated in. Despite the low velocity everything is set up off the fastball. All rights reserved. Prior to his first stint with the Cardinals . It's his go to breaking ball to get strikeouts. Hit: Strong ability to square up the baseball with a simple cut. Loves fastball typically sits in the lower to mid 90s, but it can work up to 95 semi-consistently as a starter. Baez has a strong throwing arm that makes him a good fit for a move to right field. His control took a hit this year but it was also the first time in his professional and collegiate career that he really struggled. Hands start at neck height and remain there until hand break.Knee comes to chest height when hands break. Performed well in the the Appy League but still struck out at a 25% clip, swing has some length to it. So, two of the three we announced as third baseman are at other positions, and doing very well at those other positions. 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. Doesn't move that great laterally, but is a strong receiver. He's gotten consistently better, but will need to see continued improvements in his offensive abilities to reach his utility ceiling. Just trying to find athletes, or up-the-middle guys Im asked that a lot but we dont really look at it that way. Defensively, his speed will show through a little more. He will need to make enough contact to consistently tap into his power. Good, quiet target that . His best change to be a big leaguer is by way of a slider heavy approach in the bullpen. https://t.co/nUlSa3GA1V pic.twitter.com/6MzYDfwKF7. Antico was not known for his power throughout his college career, but he did hit 10 home runs and 16 doubles with Texas. The 22-year-old improved his control every season after finishing his freshman year with 5.1 walks per nine innings and ended 2021 with 1.5 walks per nine innings. He doesn't move very well in the field, lacking quickness and overall mobility. Baez has a decent eye at the plate but will need to work on making more consistent contact. Works it down in the zone and primarily against righties. Will start at-bats with it, and trusts it enough to throw it in any count. Also, at the end of the evening, we expect to add comments by Flores, so please check back here. Obviously, you dont want to start too far down the defensive spectrum and thats why a lot of teams focus on up-the-middle, but if you think the bat is something you cant find in an up-the-middle defender, you stretch that line of thinking. Encourage students to consider career options specifically in baseball as well as in the sports and entertainment industry. Good, strong lower half. 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.. Ruiz tossed 57 2/3 innings in 11 starts for Long Beach State with a 3.75 ERA while fanning 59 and walking 23. His ability to control his entire arsenal helps his average stuff play up in game. Unlike the previous pitchers selected by the Cardinals, Willis will likely take more time to develop. They both could use some refinement, but he gets good movement on both pitches. Hit: Yepez underwent a physical transformation of sorts, trading some baby fat for muscle, and the results were encouraging. Overall: Rodriguez is a lotto ticket with intriguing offensive tools. Scouts come from all different backgrounds and we pride ourselves on having diversity in our department. He then joined the University of Texas as a graduate transfer for the 2021 season. His overall slash line was .387/.439/.705/1.145. Likely finds a role as a middle reliever. Tagged: 2021, Matt Thompson, Edgar Escobar, Age: 28 yrHeight: 6-0Weight: 245 lbsHits/Throws: R/LAcquired: 2014 Draft - Round 34, OAKRuleV: On 40-Man. Additionally, of his 86 hits, 32 went for extra bases. Physical Description: Short and lean build. Linda Brauer. Grade: 20, Field: Very smooth with the leather. The team was established in Chicago in 1898 as the Morgan Athletic Club . Tovalin is the first infielder that the Cardinals have selected in this draft and the second straight division two player selected. If his bat translates to the professional ranks, then Tovalin should be able to produce enough at the plate to play first base. St. Louis Cardinals latest roster 2022 including full season roster, 40-man roster, coaching staff and more on Baseball-Reference.com . He'll never be a power guy, and there's a chance he might not hit for much average either. 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: 50, Curveball: Good depth and command of the pitch for his age and experience level. The right-hander finished his final collegiate season with 86 strikeouts and just 13 walks in 82 innings. Above-average depth and plus command. Has enough strength and bat speed to hit the ball out on occasion; could be a 15+ homerun type with starter at-bats. Dan Kantrovitz is one of the reasons the St. Louis Cardinals are good. Former Cardinals scouting director Chris Correa was sentenced to 46 months in prison last July for what amounted to 12 counts of corporate espionage. 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). Redmond is going as far as the bat allows. Mills joins Ryan Holgate, the Cardinals third pick of the draft, as Northwoods League veterans. It's an athletic delivery that will require him to stay in shape, and I don't project that to be an issue. 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.. Relies more on weak contact and living on the black, or just off the plate. Throws: Right. I should add that our strategy being based on saving money in the future doesnt mean we shy away from the high-upside guys. Any time youre dealing with amateur baseball players, its highly variable. 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. Breaks toward the backfoot of right-handers. Tagged: 2021, Trevor Hooth, Kramer Robertson, Age: 20 yrHeight: 6-0Weight: 207 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2017 IFA, TBRuleV: 2021. Cardinals Insider Cardinals Promotions Cardinals Curtain Calls Cardinals Reviews Cardinals Cut4 Cardinals Game Recap Cardinals Kids Videos de . Under his watch, the Cardinals have drafted Michael Wacha, Marco Gonzales and a number of soon-to-reach-St. Louis prospects. The native of New Jersey profiles as a centerfielder in the professional ranks due to his speed. He hammers pitches up in the zone due to a mostly level bat path, but still drives the ball due to raw strength. Throws: Left. Overall, encompassing these 10 picks and the first rounder named on Sunday, pitcher Michael McGreevy, the Cardinals have been allocated $8,167,100, a signing bonus total which they will not exceed by more than 5%. Easy motion, not a lot of effort. Average build that lacks physical projection, already has solid frame. Great Opportunity for 2nd income or summer job for students, teachers, and retirees. There's only one Cardinals baseball, and our team is dedicated to excellence - both on and off the field. Joe McEwing, who played two seasons in St. Louis and has spent the last . Not a part of his game. Age: 25 yrHeight: 6-3Weight: 210 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2018 Draft - Round CBARuleV: 2021. This multi-session program teaches students how to best prepare themselves for a career in the baseball industry, and creates a recruitment pipeline as we strive to continue to develop an inclusive and diverse workforce. Most scouts already regard the fastball as a plus pitch. Grade: 55, Control and Command: Tough year for him. Age: 25 yrHeight: 6-2Weight: 205 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2017 Draft - Round 11RuleV: 2020. The 36-year-old former Ivy League shortstop has been the clubs Director of Scouting since January 2012. Has the potential to be a big league out-pitch with more consistency. 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