He does have a moderate leg kick and can sometimes overextend his front arm pre-swing. Candidates must meet the qualifications at the time of application. Grade: 40, Power: There's not a ton of power to be had. From what I've gathered he will flash a good one followed by 3-4 mediocre or worse versions of this pitch. Moiss Rodrguez. 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. Cardinals have instructs again in January so we will find out more then. Very much tools over production right now. Gap hitter that focuses more on making contact than driving the ball. Above-average bat speed. 9 of 11 are from college with 2 high schoolers. 2022 MLB Draft Scouting Report for RHP Landon Sims. 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. As noted above, TCN analyst Blake Newberry is writing the player scouting reports and Brian Walton is filling in the rest. It might be limiting for us if we stick to a rigid strategy that is not data-driven. Above average bat speed now. We've seen this happen to many prospects before him. 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. In 2016, he became the Cardinals' Head Team Orthopedic Surgeon. The St. Louis Cardinals have traditionally been a force in the National League. He has good arm action on the pitch that creates deception, which is what helps it get whiffs Grade: 55, Control and Command: He's got the kind of control a catcher loves because he is never too far off the spot with any of his three pitches. Other part-timers will also not be back with the. The right-hander is another productive college starter, with low reliever risk and high marks for pitchability. 4.066. Fastball: Generally in the low 90's. This is an entry level position which provides extensive training that may lead to opportunities to transition to positions in the Ticket Sales Department and other departments within the organization. There's only one Cardinals baseball, and our team is dedicated to excellence - both on and off the field. He has been the Director of Scouting since August 28, 2015, overseeing all aspects of the scouting department including the amateur draft. If he does not make it in the rotation, he has a fastball that could tick into the upper 90s out of the bullpen. At his size, there is a chance that it can tick even higher with more refinement. In his senior year of high school, the right-hander threw around 85 mph on his fastball without a developed breaking ball. #GoCats pic.twitter.com/SbBVWYcjVj, Villanova Baseball (@VUBaseball) January 26, 2021, Alfredo Ruiz, LHP The 21-year-old did have a high strikeout rate in his junior year, striking out at a rate of nearly 19%. Big, loopy 1-7 break on it. 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! Has shown traits of being an above-average pitch but will lose its shape. Michael Conroy - staff, AP FILE - Arizona. Essentially a slower version of the heater. Overall: A smart pitcher who isn't afraid to pitch hitters backward. Grade: 30, Control and Command: Command and control have both improved since he left UCLA. Tagged: 2021, Matt Thompson, Alvaro Seijas, Age: 25 yrHeight: 6-4Weight: 220 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2018 UDFARuleV: 2021. More than enough arm for anywhere on the diamond. In 2021, Mills finished with a 4.15 ERA in 80 1/3 innings with 83 strikeouts and 22 walks. DSRs are primarily responsible for revenue buy building strong, lasting relationships with our fans. If he has a swing and miss pitch, this is as close as it gets. Physical Description: Barrel chested with big shoulders and strong forearms. Drive leg finishes with a high kick. He's too advanced for the lower levels and is a dark horse candidate to pitch in the big leagues as soon as 2021. Holgate is another power bat, this time from the college ranks. Then Covid-19 washed out his draft season, but there were some encouraging early results in the handful of games. That leads to our brand new scouting report pages that contains their reports from the preseason. Tovalin hit 15 home runs in his final collegiate season and finished his college career with 43 home runs in 769 plate appearances. Ruiz is smooth and athletic on the mound, which may give the Cardinals confidence that he can develop as a starter. St. Louis Cardinals. Monday afternoon, Major League Baseball. Above-average depth and plus command. His pitch data isn't as promising as some of the other recent college arms, so I have him ranked behind them. Quality literally varies pitch-by-pitch. The high amount of line drives is a great result, but not being able to elevate limits the power ceiling. The Cardinals may believe they can add more velocity to the heater given his size. Willis is a promising but raw pitcher with plenty of projection, but he also needs a lot of refinement. The carrying tool here. . The pool amount for this pick is $478,300. 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. Ruiz tossed 57 2/3 innings in 11 starts for Long Beach State with a 3.75 ERA while fanning 59 and walking 23. The three. Some more consistency with his somewhat complex loading mechanism would allow him to strengthen his hit tool. This gives him an intriguing skillset centered around speed and on-base abilities with sneaky power. Strong transfers and plus ability to get out of the crouch can slow a running game to a halt. Low and inefficient spin limits the success of the pitch. Very consistent. The 36-year-old former Ivy League shortstop has been the club's Director of Scouting since January 2012. Interesting guy with a range of outcomes as wide as anyone on this list. Making contact is the key here. Love has a starters frame at 63 and 232 pounds and there is not much projection left on it. Overall: Pitched well in the lower levels of the minors due to his elite command and feel. Overall: Rodriguez is a lotto ticket with intriguing offensive tools. Correa pleaded guilty . He is able to control all three of his pitches and is at his best when he is locating them at the bottom of the strike zone. A dead red hitter at this point. Has different versions of the pitch, much slower version has tremendous depth. On its own can be a plus pitch, but can play down due to lack of another significant offering. He is able to take a few ticks off it and give it more of a curveball shape with loopier movement when he wants to. He also commands a slider and a changeup, which gives him a solid three pitch mix. The right-hander is another starter who will likely get the chance to work as a starter with the Cardinals. 1 print : half-tone photomechanical, color ; sheet 64 x 89 mm. There isn't any room for more physical projection. Curveball has good depth. The frame will also require a sizable amount of effort to maintain and improve. We have data from scouts, doctors, trainers, quantitative analysts, specialists in pitching mechanics they all provide an expert opinion on a player. 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). All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. 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. 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. Lands in line during power slot. Kantrovitz's background is atypical of most scouting directors. 62, 193 Take the next step and apply TODAY! On the high school/college dynamic: With the new CBA, the depth of your draft is going to have to come from college players, because most high school players wont sign for under $100,000. Grade: 40, Curveball: Lives in the low-80s. The St. Louis Cardinals reserve the right to extend the length of the program for a DSR as needed. Uses it versus right-handers. Isn't afraid to hustle for an extra base. Intriguing fifth round selection. Gordon Graceffo, RHP Bat speed is only average right now, but that will improve as he gets stronger and in better physical shape. Throws: Right. The appeal included his aggressive path hitting with zero fear: and ability to make contact.. Coming into the system as a third basemen doesnt mean you are going to come out of our system as third basemen. 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. Encourage students to consider career options specifically in baseball as well as in the sports and entertainment industry. Bats: Right Age: 26 yrHeight: 6-5Weight: 215 lbsHits/Throws: L/LAcquired: 2017 Draft - Round 9RuleV: 2020. Doesn't move that great laterally, but is a strong receiver. https://t.co/nUlSa3GA1V pic.twitter.com/6MzYDfwKF7. Redmond has easy plus raw power, and will get to it in games despite a linear, line-drive oriented swing. 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. All the good he does at the plate will be completely undone at the big league level due to the lack of power. 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. 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. Organization has been successful with pitcher's of this type in the past. 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. His overall slash line was .387/.439/.705/1.145. The Cardinals will be returning almost the same team in 2023. It's his go to breaking ball to get strikeouts. Fastball: Sits 90-91 out of a 3/4 arm slot. Throws: Left. The Farm System includes the Memphis Redbirds, Springfield Cardinals, Palm Beach Cardinals, Peoria Chiefs, Gulf Coast League Cardinals and Dominican Summer League Cardinals. Any time youre dealing with amateur baseball players, its highly variable. Michael Girsch, the club's assistant general manager, is part of that brain trust. Throws: Right. Contact I spoke with had him up around 94 at the end of the 2019 season at Palm Beach. This gives him the potential to draw a decent number of walks, but he may take longer to tap into his power given his inconsistent ability to hit for average. Will be prone to shifts, and since he doesn't run well, it's fair to assume low batting averages. Less margin for error. Tovalin is the first infielder that the Cardinals have selected in this draft and the second straight division two player selected. Good instincts help him to cover ground. The prep righty stands at 66 and 225 pounds which gives him plenty of projectability. Florida Complex League Cardinals Notebook 2021 Week 2, Now Available 2021 Cardinals Prospect Guide. The California native has below average speed and grades out as a below average fielder with a below average arm. The right-hander throws four pitches a fastball, slider, curveball, and changeup. Hit tool is above-average against left-handers, if not better. Age: 19 yrHeight: 6-2Weight: 165 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2018 IFARuleV: 2022. Two-pitch mix but will mix in the occasional changeup, which I haven't seen enough of. Above-average command of heater earns the pitch an average grade. The St. Louis Cardinals have a well-earned reputation as one of the best organizations in baseball. He was sitting in the low-90s and even nudging 95 at times. Frame essentially is what it is. Scouts come from all different backgrounds and we pride ourselves on having diversity in our department. Grade: 30, Arm: Arm lacks carry, but it's playable. Hit: Open stance. Bats: Left The long stride and mechanics generate good extension. Grade: 45, Power: Strength is his game, and Redmond is one of the better power bats in a system that has made adding power one of its main objectives. He is getting stronger, but any power he has will come from extra base hits that stay in the park. The rise again with the leg left, then start to break as the leg goes down. Pretty much used exclusively against right-handers. Holgate is a left-handed hitter who stands at 61 and 205 pounds. The right-hander appears to be another strong candidate to enter the rotation in the professional ranks. Grade: 50, Slider: Tough pitch for lefties due to arm slot. Prater and organization have to find that consistency. I don't need to tell you how wide the range of outcomes can be. Control: 45 | Command: 40. Luken Baker cranks a three-run home run to left field, giving the Cardinals a 12-4 lead in the 8th inning. Grade: 50, Field: Stocky build and below average speed make him only a fit for left field. The St. Louis Cardinals are one of the most storied franchises in all of baseball. His feel for barrel isn't very good. He has been the Director of Scouting since August 28, 2015, overseeing all aspects of the scouting department including the amateur draft. Ranked the Cardinals No. 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. 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. Grade: 50, Curveball: Plays very well with the heater. Grade: 45, Changeup: 81-83. 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. His fastball isn't in a place to be a strong enough compliment to the big sweeping breaking ball. Will pitch inside. Grade: 45, Field: Moves well laterally for his size. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location,
Staff comments (individual rankings in parentheses) Message board community . February 25, 2022. He's generally around the plate, but the fastball has a tendency to sail. 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. Baez is one of the youngest players in the class, which seems to be an early trend for the Cardinals. Hit: Loud, noisy swing with plenty of moving parts, with good plate coverage; will take walks. 64, 210 Grade: 30, Field: His glove can play multiple positions.Works hard and doesn't hesitate to give up his body to make a play. Current key front office players include Principal Owner and CEO, Bill DeWitt, Jr.; President Bill DeWitt III; President of Baseball Operations, John Mozeliak; and Manager, Oliver Marmol. The corner infielder stole nine bases in the 2021 season, so he may have enough quickness to stick at third base long term. July 24, 2009: A's trade Holliday to the Cardinals for 3B Brett Wallace, OF Shane Peterson, P Clayton Mortensen. Length can be seen more in his legs than anywhere else. Also note the below qualifications required for the internships program before applying. First-hand news and commentary on the St. Louis Cardinals and minor league system for over 20 years. 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. Scouting Director: Randy Flores Ballpark: Busch Stadium III Attendance: 3,480,393 (2nd of 15) . When he misses it's traditionally up. 510, 200 University of Texas Age: 25 yrHeight: 6-2Weight: 205 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2017 Draft - Round 11RuleV: 2020. It's an exciting profile. Austin Love spent his first two collegiate seasons in North Carolinas bullpen. This is an independent media outlet not associated with the St. Louis Cardinals or its minor league affiliates. 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. The pool amount for this pick is $657,600. Lacks the true footspeed for the shortstop position but he can make it work due to his angles and footwork. As a freshman, he operated as a swingman before moving into the rotation as a sophomore. David Laurila grew up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and now writes about baseball from his home in Cambridge, Mass. Might not get as many whiffs at higher levels due to its sweepiness. Between instincts and speed he's got the 'wow' factor defensively. 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. He can become a nice utility infielder for a big league club because of his defensive versatility and ability to get into hitters counts. In 2018, we introduced employee empowered committees that focus on employee engagement, employee recognition, and diversity and inclusion efforts. Chance for plus fastball in short spurts, but given development as a starter/long reliever, the projection stays above-average. 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. Physical Description: He's filled out his tall frame well. Was a switch-hitter, but has abandoned hitting from the left-side. Rosters/Players/Moves. His changeup sits in the low 80s and his slider is more slow and loopy than hard and sharp. Grade: 45, Power: I think Yepez is capable of hitting 30 homers consistently in the big leagues, but the question is if his other secondary tools will allow him to get there. Really good hit and run guy. The spike in homers can verify this claim. Age: 22 yrHeight: 6-5Weight: 200 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2019 Draft - Round 8RuleV: 2022. It really helps his stuff play up. At times he was down around 88-91, and for stretches last season he was sitting 94-95 as a starter. Cardinals Roster & Staff. Grade: 50, Changeup: Mimics fastball, just minimal fade. Assistant General Manager & Director of Scouting. Grade: 60, Run: Easily an above average. This is likely something that the Cardinals will work on when he gets in the system, but his substantial power gives him a very high ceiling. Offensive tools January 2012 Upper Peninsula and Now writes about baseball from his home in,! 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