Control: 60 | Command: 55. Beyond the strength his arm is accurate too, which really helps him make fantastic plays defensively. Quick feet and hands. The left-handed hitter had a career slash line of .353/.415/.616/1.031 without many strikeouts. As noted above, TCN analyst Blake Newberry is writing the player scouting reports and Brian Walton is filling in the rest. He's fluent in english as well as spanish which is obviously huge in today's game, especially for a catcher. Good center of gravity with strong wright transfer. The people putting the pieces together are a big reason why. Handles a staff extremely well. Assistant General Manager. Absolutely not. 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. Tends to struggle with breaking balls, whether that be whiffs or soft contact. Little physical projection remaining. The pool amount for this pick is $211,500. If Love was moved to the bullpen, his heater could tick up to 98 or higher. FREE AGENT. Tool plays up due to his high IQ and ability to get the ball out of his glove quick. Great at blocking pitches. Grade: 55, Changeup: Sits around 85. Works more north-to-south rather than east-to-west and provides hitters with a unique look. It's a high effort swing, so when he gets a hold of one it absolutely flies. Interns are not eligible to receive any company sponsored benefits including, but not limited to, Health and Welfare, Pension, Leave, Holiday or Vacation Pay, Relocation, Temporary Housing, etc. He is getting stronger, but any power he has will come from extra base hits that stay in the park. 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. Can change pace when playing off the sinker. Control: 50 | Command: 40. Former St. Louis Cardinals scouting director Chris Correa on Tuesday said he accepts responsibility for a breach of the Houston Astros' baseball operations database, but he maintains that the . It really helps his stuff play up. Fastball: Sits 90-91 out of a 3/4 arm slot. Very consistent. He was in charge of international scouting for the Oakland As from 2009-2011. It also makes him a candidate to improve his velocity in the professional ranks. For some unexplained reason his velocity was down to 86-90 during 2019, and that's back to what he was at Eastern Carolina. He can become a nice utility infielder for a big league club because of his defensive versatility and ability to get into hitters counts. To access available internships, click on the "Job Openings" button and apply as appropriate. 10% off Blowout Sale now underway on the spiral-bound, printed version. Scouts come from all different backgrounds and we pride ourselves on having diversity in our department. 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. Examples include: The Direct Sales Representative (DSR) position is designed to help recent graduates, as well as those early in their sports career, to take the next step in professional sports. Staff comments (individual rankings in parentheses) Message board community . If he does not make it in the rotation, he has a fastball that could tick into the upper 90s out of the bullpen. Physical Description: 6'2", 165 pounds. 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. Whether its the excitement of Opening Day at the ballpark or the glitz and glamour of a full blown gala, Sportservice excels at providing the finest in traditional concessions, gourmet dining, and retail here at Busch Stadium. Closing in on physical maturity, plus body. The 18-year-old begins with his hands near his head and when he loads, his hands go further back. 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. Kantrovitz's background is atypical of most scouting directors. Plays better as a pitch to steal a strike early rather than create one late. Now available, The Cardinal Nation 2021 Prospect Guide is back for a fourth year. Slows the arm way down and it lacks significant depth or fade. Kantrovitz got back into baseball as an analyst and international scouting coordinator with the Athletics in 2009, went to the Cardinals as scouting director in 2012, rejoined the A's as an assistant GM in 2014 and became Cubs vice president of scouting in November 2019. Control: 45 | Command: 40. 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. Between instincts and speed he's got the 'wow' factor defensively. Willis already underwent ulnar decompression surgery, so there is a bit of injury history on his young arm. 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. He does have a moderate leg kick and can sometimes overextend his front arm pre-swing. 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). Overall: Nogowski debuted with the Cardinals in 2020. The 21-year-old has a highly productive season for Arizona after struggling to hit for average as a freshman. 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). Arm can also put him in right field for a short stint, but again, you don't want him out there. Worth noting that he only has two fingers on his right (non-throwing) hand after a lawnmower accident as a two year old. Wide base at impact. Quality literally varies pitch-by-pitch. Showed improved command during Midwest League stint but that eroded some as he ran into trouble in the Florida State League. Under his watch, the Cardinals have drafted Michael Wacha, Marco Gonzales and a number of soon-to-reach-St. Louis prospects. 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. 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. The St. Louis Cardinals midseason Top 30 prospects for 2021. He also played every game in center field. Accurate and strong. Average grade because I'm assuming some growth occurred here. Has different versions of the pitch, much slower version has tremendous depth. Throws it at their back foot. Tagged: 2021, Matt Thompson, Evan Mendoza, Age: 22 yrHeight: 6-0Weight: 184 lbsHits/Throws: S/LAcquired: 2020 Draft - Round 3RuleV: 2023. Strong forearms. He struggled throwing strikes in college and as a result didn't see the mound that much. Bats: Left 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. Ultimately, what you need to do is develop a feel for scouting. Absolutely does not get cheated. Grade: 55. There are games where his command is not as sharp and that's when things start to go south. 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. 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. Under his watch, the Cardinals have drafted Michael Wacha, Marco Gonzales and a number of soon-to-reach-St. Louis prospects. Gets above average spin. His best change to be a big leaguer is by way of a slider heavy approach in the bullpen. To be considered for an internship, candidates must meet the following criteria: Intern positions last for set periods of time. Really needs a DH in the National League though. Shows an uncanny IQ at the bag. Inflated error numbers are a reflection, in part, of his range because he can get to many balls that most players cannot. Making contact is the key here. It's not only a cannon, but it's accurate too Grade: 60, Run: There's not much speed here. You cant necessarily do that with high school players if you expect to sign them all. 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. The St. Louis Cardinals are one of the most storied franchises in all of baseball. Regis Jesuit High School (Denver, CO) The pool amount for this pick is $270,300. Hit tool is above-average against left-handers, if not better. Interesting guy with a range of outcomes as wide as anyone on this list. Hit: Open stance. 12-to-6 break. It is unlikely that he will stay there long term due to his slightly below average speed, but his bat will ultimately be his carrying tool. Bats: Right 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. On communication and analytics: We spend a lot of time and energy baking-in or combining things like performance data with scouting opinions. We have data from scouts, doctors, trainers, quantitative analysts, specialists in pitching mechanics they all provide an expert opinion on a player. Power is a plus tool. Linda Brauer. Smart baseball player, and that helps the speed play up. The pool amount for this pick is $478,300. However, 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. Hit: Square stance. Dan Kantrovitz is one of the reasons the St. Louis Cardinals are good. Drives off the back leg and generates a big downward plane, and hides the ball well behind his large frame. Big thighs and lower half. Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Grade: 50, Curveball: Plays very well with the heater. It's better when it can play off his breaking pitches, which it does best by being located in the top of the zone. Antico was not known for his power throughout his college career, but he did hit 10 home runs and 16 doubles with Texas. On an off night when he lacks fastball command he can't really use the slider either. Keeps feet close together pre-load. He had a strong freshman season, appearing in 42 games and making contact but not tapping into power. MLB Draft. On his fastball, the right-hander sits around 93 mph but can touch 96. Do I expect this every year with our first pick? Pitched as a swing man that's earned rotation spots based on performance. Linear bat path that produces line drive contact. St. Louis Cardinals. Hit: Yepez underwent a physical transformation of sorts, trading some baby fat for muscle, and the results were encouraging. Naked eye says he should have some pop but that's not his game. This is what gives him the risk of overextending his front arm, as his hands do not always get to the same spot. Will be prone to shifts, and since he doesn't run well, it's fair to assume low batting averages. Grade: 50, Field: Stocky build and below average speed make him only a fit for left field. Grade: 60, Run: Not fast, but is quick. Interns are not guaranteed full time employment at the conclusion of their internship. Patient hitter with good knowledge of the zone, which does translate to walks, but also makes him strikeout prone if he is too careful. Overall: A smart pitcher who isn't afraid to pitch hitters backward. Osvaldo Tovalin, 3B 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. Matt Holliday, the Cardinals Hall of Famer who was announced as the team's new bench coach Nov. 6, resigned that position. Gordon Graceffo, RHP Age: 22 yrHeight: 6-5Weight: 200 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2019 Draft - Round 8RuleV: 2022. #GoCats pic.twitter.com/SbBVWYcjVj, Villanova Baseball (@VUBaseball) January 26, 2021, Alfredo Ruiz, LHP Baker finished the year with a 2.11 ERA and 120 strikeouts. Grade: 45, Field: Moves well laterally for his size. 510, 200 Physical Description: He plays much smaller than his frame. Delivery & Mechanics: Starts on the first base side of the rubber. Grade: 45, Power: Quick hands generate power. Grade: 40. The 21-year-old did have a high strikeout rate in his junior year, striking out at a rate of nearly 19%. Inclusion means creating a workplace in which people of all backgrounds and cultures feel included, welcomed and valued. While in the rotation in 2021, Love finished the year with a 3.71 ERA and 129 strikeouts in 102 innings. The Cardinals may believe they can add more velocity to the heater given his size. Works up in the zone off the fastball. Any physical projection in the body would lean in the negative direction. August 4, 2021. 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. Improvements to his fastball to play along with the slider would go a long way with him fitting into high leverage situations. 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. 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. Fastball: Generally operates in the low-mid 90's, usually in the 91-94 mph range with flashes of 95-96 at times. 2 yr, $5.5M (2022-23) $2,750,000. Physical Description: He's filled out his tall frame well. I don't need to tell you how wide the range of outcomes can be. The pool amount for this pick is $153,300. Baez has a strong throwing arm that makes him a good fit for a move to right field. The high amount of line drives is a great result, but not being able to elevate limits the power ceiling. Will try and throw the pitch by guys, despite its limitations. Interns should not work over 30 hours per week. 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. Because of that when he gets bat to ball it can lead to lots of foul balls. The Browns played in Sportsman's Park at Grand and Dodier. Disguised as the fastball but has late tumble away from right-handed hitters. Grade: 40, Run: Registered 7.3 second 60-yard dash times. This gives him a repeatable delivery, and if he can limit his walks then he has a chance to stick in the rotation. However, there is also plenty of promise. Grade: 50, Curveball: More of a sweeping breaking ball with horizontal break. Prior to joining the Cardinals front office, he returned to USC, earning a M.Ed Postsecondary Administration in 2014. Plus command and a good amount of natural glove side run/sink Grade: 40, Curveball: The newest pitch in his arsenal. This gives him a walk rate (3.6 BB/9) that is a bit higher than the last few picks by the Cardinals. Its become almost a trendy thing to want to do, but sometimes I think people overlook how grueling scouting jobs are. Big calves. 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Antico began his college career with St. Johns where he played four seasons. Shows good feel for backhanding and getting the ball to the bag. His fastball isn't in a place to be a strong enough compliment to the big sweeping breaking ball. Physical Description: Long, lean build with tapered frame and good strength throughout. He has been the Director of Scouting since August 28, 2015, overseeing all aspects of the scouting department including the amateur draft. Contact I spoke with had him up around 94 at the end of the 2019 season at Palm Beach. Grade: 40, Arm: Strong arm. Overall: Lacks the offensive skills to be anything other than a utility man, but if he can play a strong shortstop, which I believe he can, it changes the profile. Then Covid-19 washed out his draft season, but there were some encouraging early results in the handful of games. Bios, scouting reports and videos on all picks at The Cardinal Nation. Quick first step but reaches max speed pretty quickly. 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. This improvement continued in 2021 as he slashed .351/.421/.576/.997 with 11 home runs. However, he should remain a starter in the professional ranks with three above average offerings and at least average control. Like the rest of the pitchers that the Cardinals have selected, Ruiz gets good arm side run on his fastball. That's too high for a player over the league average age. The 21-year-old slugged .705 in his final collegiate season in 2021. The arm action is long, but still quick. St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) February 27, 2023. Physical Description: Displays outward leadership qualities, the type of catcher that's very involved in the game. From scouting to player development to the Win column, they excel in all areas. Grade: 30, Run: Well below-average runner. In 2005, he joined The Orthopedic Center of St. Louis, a private practice group. Bats: Left Organization has been successful with pitcher's of this type in the past. Grade: 20. The St. Louis Cardinals have traditionally been a force in the National League. The biggest question mark will be what happens with him offensively. Nov 28, 2013. Overall, a power corner outfielder with strong power, a strong arm, and decent athleticism gives Baez an intriguing and high ceiling package of skills. 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. David Laurila grew up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and now writes about baseball from his home in Cambridge, Mass. Grade: 70, Arm: It's a plus arm for Mendoza. The Vanderbilt commit was clocked up to 98 mph on the mound but will need to work on his accuracy. Fastball: Sits 91-94; likely nudges a bit higher in short stints. Well proportioned, good body. 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. Heavy downward plane due to six-foot-six frame and aforementioned extreme over the top arm slot. Keeps his hands out front. Half-inverted windup, feet pointing towards first and upper half angled towards the plate and begins with side-step. Slows the arm down considerably and the tradeoff is modest arm side run. He has plenty of size and promise but could use some refinement on all his pitches. The left-hander played for St. Louis from 2004-08, appearing in over 200 games as a relief pitcher. Great Opportunity for 2nd income or summer job for students, teachers, and retirees. Starts behind lefties and breaks over the plate. Grade: 55, Control and Command: Tough year for him. Plenty of room for growth on his lanky frame. Baker has also received plenty of praise for his work ethic from the Angelo State coaching staff. Grade: 50, Slider: More horizontal break than the curveball, obviously, and he will pair it off the fastball. 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. Control: 40 | Command: 30. by Handedness, Q&A: Dan Kantrovitz, St. Louis Cardinals Scouting Director, Effectively Wild Episode 551: Debating Postseason Unpredictability and Decisive Game Fours. In 2018 Yepez's average flyball distance was 272 feet, per Prospect Live's MinorsGraphs tool. Physical Description: Short, baby faced right-hander. His slider gets good break, with more depth than run. 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). Mills does not project to be a high-strikeout pitcher. From a scouting standpoint, Williams' left-handed power and athleticism intrigues, but he is still raw. Grade: 45, Power: Swing generates easy loft. Holgate played just 15 games in 2020 due to COVID, but showed massive improvement. There's only one Cardinals baseball, and our team is dedicated to excellence - both on and off the field. Holgate played all 55 games this season in right field for Arizona, but he profiles better as a left fielder in the professional ranks. Not much room, if any, for more weight to be added. He hammers pitches up in the zone due to a mostly level bat path, but still drives the ball due to raw strength. Despite his 64, 215-pound frame, the 22-year-old sits 88-92 mph with his fastball, with good run on the pitch. He does use all fields and can drive the ball line to line. 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. Fastball: Generally in the low 90's. Cardinals Insider. Not afraid to throw the fastball inside, will work to all four quadrants. What were trying to do with our draft is optimize it. Grade: 40, Arm: From what I've seen on showcase videos it looks like he sort of pushes the baseball as he throws it. Grade: 55, Run: Well below-average runner, not a threat to take the extra bag. Lots of other moving parts, a long arm action and some spinal tilt as well. Well get some feedback pretty immediately if were too heavily skewed in one direction.. . Thats money that our GM can allocate to another area, or a more abundant, cheaper, position. He handles the staff well enough to possibly fill the Julio Rodriguez role sooner or later, and he's got enough chops to be a future coach when his playing career is over. The prep righty stands at 66 and 225 pounds which gives him plenty of projectability. 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. Hit: Starts with hands high, with circular gyrations at about the ear level. 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. 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