Age: 25 yrHeight: 6-2Weight: 205 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2017 Draft - Round 11RuleV: 2020. Grade: 30, Control and Command: Command and control have both improved since he left UCLA. When he throws it like a slider, it is a bit faster and has sharper break. Between instincts and speed he's got the 'wow' factor defensively. Can resemble a slider, but his arm slot is a difficult one to throw a big curveball with tremendous depth. Despite concerns with frame he proved to be durable as he was second in the Gulf Coast League in innings in 2019. Curveball has good depth. Physical Description: Barrel chested with big shoulders and strong forearms. Overall: Prater can become a backend starter if the control moves to plus and/or if the changeup takes a step forward. With his command, he is a nice fill in option for the Cardinals to have if needed. Simple drop and drive delivery that allows him to drive up and over the glove side. The power isn't enough to make up for the other parts of his game right now, but he definitely made strides in the power department, even if they don't immediately show up in the stat line. 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. He'll never be a power guy, and there's a chance he might not hit for much average either. Swing is pretty compact, but he's prone to reaching out of the zone. 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. But, as a department, we just didnt think they had far to go to be able to reach and, more importantly, contribute in the big leagues. This pitch is not used very often. 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. The pool amount for this pick is $171,200. We are committed to working in our communities and providing a great experience for our diverse workforce and fan base. Physical Description: Has ideal starters frame; long and lean with broad shoulders. Hides the ball well enough to get some funky swings despite below average velocity. Not afraid to double up on it. 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. His best change to be a big leaguer is by way of a slider heavy approach in the bullpen. Don't see it working very well behind the plate, but it's been two years and a lot can happen during that time. 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. Fastball: Inconsistent velocity. Hit: Square stance. 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. Doesn't move that great laterally, but is a strong receiver. Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 3:26 AM ET, Park Factors Superb trunk rotation and quick hips; can easily see him out performing this power grade down the line. Tagged: 2021, Trevor Hooth, Thomas Parsons, Age: 24 yrHeight: 6-1Weight: 220 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2018 IFARuleV: 2020. 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. Interns will be paid an hourly rate based on current minimum wage standards. Fastball: Generally operates in the low-mid 90's, usually in the 91-94 mph range with flashes of 95-96 at times. Bats: Left Overall: Despite maxing out at High-A, Escobar is a near big league ready reliever due to his strike throwing abilities. Finishes with push leg swing high and across. Willis secondary offerings are more refined than most prep pitchers, with his slider being his go-to breaking ball. At his size, there is a chance that it can tick even higher with more refinement. Like previous selections Joshua Baez and Ryan Holgate, Tovalin profiles as a power corner player. St. Louis Cardinals. Grade: 45, Control and Command: He has good feel for the changeup but the command of the pitch is inconsistent. Good bunter. Plus bat speed. 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. 63, 232 Linear bat path that produces line drive contact. Mills also spent two summers in the Northwoods League, performing well both seasons. Prospects Live Staff. Cardinals have instructs again in January so we will find out more then. David Laurila grew up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and now writes about baseball from his home in Cambridge, Mass. The pool amount for this pick is $1,338,500. Will try and throw the pitch by guys, despite its limitations. 64, 230 Do I expect this every year with our first pick? It's a high spin offering that plays very well off of the fastball and with the over the top arm slot. Your dad would love him. 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 from a low 3/4 arm slot. Overall: This is a glove first profile, which isn't rare from the catcher positon. Has shown traits of being an above-average pitch but will lose its shape. There are games where his command is not as sharp and that's when things start to go south. Bats: Left Baez fits the profile of a power corner outfielder with Baseball America giving him 70-grade power and a 70-grade arm. Not a strong fielder. Relies more on weak contact and living on the black, or just off the plate. Its pure, unadulaterated scouting that humbles you very quickly, because you are wrong a lot.. The right-hander walked just 18 batters in 106 2/3 innings Angelo State University in 2021. Lands in line during power slot. 1 print : half-tone photomechanical, color ; sheet 64 x 89 mm. Holgate played all 55 games this season in right field for Arizona, but he profiles better as a left fielder in the professional ranks. Holgate played just 15 games in 2020 due to COVID, but showed massive improvement. Grade: 45, Arm: While the glove can play anywhere, Robertson's arm is not as strong. Interns should not work over 30 hours per week. Likes to jump at first pitch fastballs. Collection of average to above-average tools. Grade: 45, Power: Swing generates easy loft. The final selection of the day, Osvaldo Tovalin was almost a no-brainer pick after the Cardinals worked him out at various positions including catcher and his versatility showed well. Students may complete multiple internship opportunities with the St. Louis Cardinals; however, no student may be an intern for more than one year. 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. 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. Hit: Strong ability to square up the baseball with a simple cut. Distant third pitch. Return to this article at The Cardinal Nation often on Monday afternoon and evening as information about all St. Louis draft picks will be posted shortly after they are made. Its become almost a trendy thing to want to do, but sometimes I think people overlook how grueling scouting jobs are. What were trying to do with our draft is optimize it. True development test. Fairly patient approach that can work a count. Long, skinny limbs and a small waist. Control: 50 | Command: 40. 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). Physical Description: Shorter, stockier build. Moiss Rodrguez. This gives him a walk rate (3.6 BB/9) that is a bit higher than the last few picks by the Cardinals. Big thighs and lower half. Delivery & Mechanics: Works quickly with a quick delivery. 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. If his bat translates to the professional ranks, then Tovalin should be able to produce enough at the plate to play first base. His curveball sits in the lower to mid 70s. 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. (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. This general lack of defensive promise will put more pressure on Holgates bat, which will need to be his carrying tool. Strong transfers and plus ability to get out of the crouch can slow a running game to a halt. Level swing, handles the bat well. Pitched as a swing man that's earned rotation spots based on performance. Heavy downward plane due to six-foot-six frame and aforementioned extreme over the top arm slot. Tends to struggle with breaking balls, whether that be whiffs or soft contact. We try to keep it as scientific and data-driven as possible, but our metrics arent our end-all-be-all. Regardless, he will likely begin his career at the hot corner. Throws: Left. $3,000,000. Grade: 60, Run: Not fast, but is quick. Physical Description: He's filled out his tall frame well. 2021 The Cardinal Nation, thecardinalnation.com. The pitch has a natural sinking action and generates groundballs. As a result, he pitched as a sophomore in 2021. Fast arm. Good instincts which helps his otherwise average range play up. The team was established in Chicago in 1898 as the Morgan Athletic Club . All UZR (ultimate zone rating) calculations are provided courtesy of Mitchel Lichtman. Above-average bat speed. Under his watch, the Cardinals have drafted Michael Wacha, Marco Gonzales and a number of soon-to-reach-St. Louis prospects. 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. University of Texas 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. Kantrovitzs background is atypical of most scouting directors. Wide base at impact. We've seen this happen to many prospects before him. 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. Competitive Balance Round B, 70th overall, Ryan Holgate, OF Interns are not guaranteed full time employment at the conclusion of their internship. Can change pace when playing off the sinker. He was sitting in the low-90s and even nudging 95 at times. Team Fielding--Totals. He doesn't move very well in the field, lacking quickness and overall mobility. Like most young power hitters, swing-and-miss is a concern with Baez. The left-hander played for St. Louis from 2004-08, appearing in over 200 games as a relief pitcher. Even though Baker has good pitchability, he also has intriguing stuff with his fastball and two solid secondary pitches. To be considered for an internship, candidates must meet the following criteria: Intern positions last for set periods of time. Gets himself into good fielding position. Active Depth Chart 40-Man Non . Control: 40 | Command: 30. Can spray the ball to all fields. Just trying to find athletes, or up-the-middle guys Im asked that a lot but we dont really look at it that way. . Delivery & Mechanics: Low 3/4 arm slot despite frame. 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.. Became more hittable in the upper minors and was homer prone in Double-A. The California native has below average speed and grades out as a below average fielder with a below average arm. 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. Above average bat speed now. He's going to get challenged at the big league level though. Can miss bats at the higher mark, with some arm-side run. He's a very pull heavy hitter, but he will pepper the outfield grass just beyond shortstop with line drives. Has cutter like action at times. Bats: Right His stuff was down and he had to adjust by becoming more fine and not being as aggressive. Above-average eye; doesn't chase often, but when he does it's on offspeed pitches down. Hit: Open stance. The 2020 Cardinals overcame an outbreak of COVID-19 and a prolonged quarantine to reach the playoffs for a second consecutive year and post a 13th consecutive winning season. Assistant General Manager & Director of Scouting. Less margin for error. Will start at-bats with it, and trusts it enough to throw it in any count. 63, 240 Good glovework down the line and soft hands helps him make difficult plays. Assistant General Manager & Director of Scouting. 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. Grade: 40, Control and Command: Gragg has shown more propensity for strikes in pro ball than he did in college, but the overall projection here is limited. This is an independent media outlet not associated with the St. Louis Cardinals or its minor league affiliates. He can be a joy to watch with the glove because he can make plays that would be though impossible. An efficient delivery with no frills. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. The pool amount for this pick is $270,300. He did throw against lower quality, Division Two competition, so it is still unknown how well Baker will be able to handle professional hitters. Grade: 50, Changeup: Not a strong pitch, likely gets shelved if he goes to the bullpen. Handles a staff extremely well. His overall slash line was .387/.439/.705/1.145. Loves fastball typically sits in the lower to mid 90s, but it can work up to 95 semi-consistently as a starter. Lifts leg waist high, and has a traditional drop and drive delivery. RHP Overall, a power corner outfielder with strong power, a strong arm, and decent athleticism gives Baez an intriguing and high ceiling package of skills. Villanova University 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%. August 11, 2021. I expect him to be a long term option at first base, not traditional look of a second baseman. Ludwin has room to pack on significant mass while still maintaining his lanky build. 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 . Don't see any drastic physical changes on the horizon. 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. Linda Brauer. Fastball: Primarily works up and down with the heater, and up and in against left-handers. The pool amount for this pick is $478,300. Handles a staff extremely well. Alec Willis. He's too advanced for the lower levels and is a dark horse candidate to pitch in the big leagues as soon as 2021. Scouts also praise Mills ability to throw his slider and his changeup for strikes, which gives him a solid three pitch mix and good control. Long Beach State Prospects Live Staff. Capable of making any throw. Making contact is the key here. Interested to see what FaGalde looks like to start the season, and I think he can be a middle reliever long term. No, another surrogate does not exist. Mills does not project to be a high-strikeout pitcher. Bats: Right July 24, 2009: A's trade Holliday to the Cardinals for 3B Brett Wallace, OF Shane Peterson, P Clayton Mortensen. Applications will be accepted for current season openings only. Tagged: 2021, Matt Thompson, Evan Mendoza, Age: 22 yrHeight: 6-0Weight: 184 lbsHits/Throws: S/LAcquired: 2020 Draft - Round 3RuleV: 2023. Grade: 70, Arm: It's a plus arm for Mendoza. The bat must take a jump to the next level for him to be considered for a semi-everyday role however. Patient hitter with good knowledge of the zone, which does translate to walks, but also makes him strikeout prone if he is too careful. 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. Like the rest of the pitchers that the Cardinals have selected, Ruiz gets good arm side run on his fastball. Mills is the third college pitcher that the Cardinals have selected through their first five picks. 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. He does scold the ball though and is one of the organizational leaders in exit velocity. The St. Louis Cardinals have a well-earned reputation as one of the best organizations in baseball. Transactions/Roster Matrix; The right-hander is another starter who will likely get the chance to work as a starter with the Cardinals. Hands start at neck height and remain there until hand break.Knee comes to chest height when hands break. Mills joins Ryan Holgate, the Cardinals third pick of the draft, as Northwoods League veterans. Bats: Left Mike Antico, OF This is high for the college ranks, but it did not hinder his ability to hit for average. He's likely a two-pitch reliever that could move quickly when baseball resumes. Throws: Left. Body finishes facing glove side. 16.8% SwStr% was the sixth worst mark in the league. Timed at and around 4.39 down the line from the right side. That is a solid overall profile, but it is important to note the weaker Division Two competition. 2022 MLB Draft Scouting Report for RHP Landon Sims. Grade: 40, Field: He moves and reacts very well behind the plate. This gives him a profile similar to last years first round pick, Jordan Walker. His bat is not quite there. Bakers slider is capable of generating whiffs, especially when it is thrown below the knees. . Most of his extra base hits are well placed balls down the line. Tovalin has experience playing both first base and third base, but it is his bat that is likely what drew the Cardinals to him. Generally, DSRs are expected to work a minimum of 40 hours per week. Bats: Right He has been the Director of Scouting since August 28, 2015, overseeing all aspects of the scouting department including the amateur draft. [Projecting a timetable] is always difficult since it doesnt really happen in a vacuum. If the velocity didn't take a dip he likely gets protected by the Cardinals this winter. Graceffo has been a starter for Villanova since he set foot on campus. The power is no joke. Throws: Right. The high amount of line drives is a great result, but not being able to elevate limits the power ceiling. Former Cardinals scouting director Chris Correa was sentenced to 46 months in prison last July for what amounted to 12 counts of corporate espionage. Longtime baseball scout Mike Roberts watches pitching prospects during a pre-draft workout for the Cardinals on June 4 at Busch . The right-hander appears to be another strong candidate to enter the rotation in the professional ranks. In the summer of 2019, the right-hander finished with a 2.89 ERA while working out of the rotation and the bullpen. When this is combined with his 60, 200-pound size, there is some reliever risk with Ruiz. Grade: 55, Run: Well below-average runner, not a threat to take the extra bag. 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. He hammers pitches up in the zone due to a mostly level bat path, but still drives the ball due to raw strength. Scouts come from all different backgrounds and we pride ourselves on having diversity in our department. In 2005, he joined The Orthopedic Center of St. Louis, a private practice group. The 18-year-old begins with his hands near his head and when he loads, his hands go further back. Top 35 Prospects: St. Louis Cardinals by Eric Longenhagen April 8, 2021 Below is an analysis of the prospects in the farm system of the St. Louis Cardinals. That's below average speed. As a freshman, he operated as a swingman before moving into the rotation as a sophomore. His changeup sits in the low 80s and his slider is more slow and loopy than hard and sharp. The St. Louis Cardinals are one of the most storied franchises in all of baseball. Because of that when he gets bat to ball it can lead to lots of foul balls. We have data from scouts, doctors, trainers, quantitative analysts, specialists in pitching mechanics they all provide an expert opinion on a player. Quality literally varies pitch-by-pitch. His size, left-handedness and profile make him similar to Alec Burleson who the Cardinals took with the 70th pick in the 2020 draft. Its not a new idea, but if we play our cards right and draft a future mid or top of the rotation guy, for example, that would save our club quite a bit of money on the free-agent market. Tagged: 2021, Evan Kruczynski, Matt Thompson, Age: 24 yrHeight: 6-0Weight: 245 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2015 IFARuleV: 2020. When he misses with a secondary pitch it's down more often than not, or off the plate. 60, 200 FREE AGENT. 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.. #GoCats pic.twitter.com/SbBVWYcjVj, Villanova Baseball (@VUBaseball) January 26, 2021, Alfredo Ruiz, LHP He's agile defensively, which is more important than his speed as a catcher. The carrying tool here. Hands stay up by his head pre pitch. It is also a lot easier said than done, because you still have to execute it and hit on certain players. Caught some while at Gardner-Webb, but that won't be happening as a professional. Athletic and light on his feet, Prater fields his position well. 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