Loves fastball typically sits in the lower to mid 90s, but it can work up to 95 semi-consistently as a starter. If he can play a strong shortstop changes the profile, and the weak offensive output becomes less of an issue. Graceffo is able to manipulate his slider in a way that makes it look like two distinct pitches. 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. It's better when it can play off his breaking pitches, which it does best by being located in the top of the zone. The bat must take a jump to the next level for him to be considered for a semi-everyday role however. Showed improved command during Midwest League stint but that eroded some as he ran into trouble in the Florida State League. It's an exciting profile. Fastball: Curious to see where he is velocity wise after the shutdown. The 21-year-old slugged .705 in his final collegiate season in 2021. Delivery & Mechanics: Over the top arm slot. Basically, we translate every piece of available information into runs. That comes down to instincts. Work schedules and number of hours will vary based on the internship. He can be followed on Twitter @DavidLaurilaQA. Standard High 3/4 slot. Delivery & Mechanics: Starts on the first base side of the rubber. It really helps his stuff play up. Above-average command of heater earns the pitch an average grade. No, another surrogate does not exist. 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. Grade: 50, Field: Stocky build and below average speed make him only a fit for left field. Like previous selections Joshua Baez and Ryan Holgate, Tovalin profiles as a power corner player. If Love was moved to the bullpen, his heater could tick up to 98 or higher. At times he was down around 88-91, and for stretches last season he was sitting 94-95 as a starter. Grade: 45, Changeup: 81-83. Cardinals achievements have impacted not only MLB history, but sports history in general with 48 former Cardinals players, managers and executives enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. More of a strike-thrower than a command artist now. He also played every game in center field. Starts behind lefties and breaks over the plate. 10% off Blowout Sale now underway on the spiral-bound, printed version. 2021 The Cardinal Nation, thecardinalnation.com. Grade: 40, Power: His immense strength shows through just by watching him play. The pool amount for this pick is $478,300. 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 . He's an off the charts makeup guy and likely has a future in coaching or player development if he wants it as well. All rights reserved. Grade: 50, Curveball: Plays very well with the heater. Curveball has good depth. On Tuesday morning, DeWitt Jr. and the Cardinals announced an extension of Mozeliak's contract as president of baseball operations through 2025, tacking two more years onto his deal that was set. That's below average speed. Works all four quadrants with the heater. A dead red hitter at this point. 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. Following the season, Graceffo pitched in the Cape Cod League where he made three starts and posted a 0.69 ERA in 13 innings. Big, loopy 1-7 break on it. Two mammoth homers in some of the video I found. The scouting director also acknowledged that pitching was the strength of the draft class. If he's going to issue walks the batter has to earn it. Stephen played third base for a time, but it was clear early on that another position would be a better fit for him, and so far that looks like right field. Dexter Southfield HS (Brookline, Mass) Assistant General Manager & Director of Scouting. Might not get as many whiffs at higher levels due to its sweepiness. Those candidates that best meet the qualifications of the respective position may be contacted for an interview. On communication and analytics: We spend a lot of time and energy baking-in or combining things like performance data with scouting opinions. Redmond has easy plus raw power, and will get to it in games despite a linear, line-drive oriented swing. Whether our scouts come from an analytical background, a coaching background, a playing background, or even a totally off-the-map background, we believe were going to get at the right answers or at least the best answers by having a diverse set of voices weighing into our model.. All UZR (ultimate zone rating) calculations are provided courtesy of Mitchel Lichtman. Just trying to find athletes, or up-the-middle guys Im asked that a lot but we dont really look at it that way. Well proportioned, good body. 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. He's gotten consistently better, but will need to see continued improvements in his offensive abilities to reach his utility ceiling. If his bat translates to the professional ranks, then Tovalin should be able to produce enough at the plate to play first base. FREE AGENT. Kantrovitzs background is atypical of most scouting directors. Cardinals scout is mentor, fighter. The high amount of line drives is a great result, but not being able to elevate limits the power ceiling. Grade: 40, Arm: From what I've seen on showcase videos it looks like he sort of pushes the baseball as he throws it. 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. It's his go to breaking ball to get strikeouts. That is a solid overall profile, but it is important to note the weaker Division Two competition. Potential to be a future plus pitch as he adds strength. 62. Azusa Pacific University Guys like Matt Bayer, Dane Sorensen and Chris Correa have done some outstanding analytical work in support of our drafts over the past couple years. 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's improved at the plate each season, but there's a lot left to be desired. He does scold the ball though and is one of the organizational leaders in exit velocity. Patient hitter with good knowledge of the zone, which does translate to walks, but also makes him strikeout prone if he is too careful. In 2021, Mills finished with a 4.15 ERA in 80 1/3 innings with 83 strikeouts and 22 walks. 65, 220 12-to-6 break. 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. Mike Antico, OF His stuff was down and he had to adjust by becoming more fine and not being as aggressive. Has some nice fade to it. He's served as team physician for the New York Mets (1996-1998), the St. Louis Rams (1998-2003) and Head Team Physician for the St. Louis Cardinals (1998-2014). Breaks toward the backfoot of right-handers. Maxed out physically and considerably old for a prospect. The southpaw has shown plenty of improvement throughout his college career. Physical Description: Fully developed collegiate arm that has the frame to start and eat innings. Very emotional on the mound. We are proud participants in multiple community service initiatives that support our immensely diverse fan base. Overall: Prater can become a backend starter if the control moves to plus and/or if the changeup takes a step forward. Ranked the Cardinals No. Mills is the third college pitcher that the Cardinals have selected through their first five picks. However, he should remain a starter in the professional ranks with three above average offerings and at least average control. Good angles. This is high for the college ranks, but it did not hinder his ability to hit for average. Average build that lacks physical projection, already has solid frame. His hands are solid and he will make all the plays on balls hit to him. Beyond the strength his arm is accurate too, which really helps him make fantastic plays defensively. 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. [Projecting a timetable] is always difficult since it doesnt really happen in a vacuum. His curveball sits in the lower to mid 70s. Overall: Robertson's tools play up because he is a smart player who works hard. Grade: 30, Field: His glove can play multiple positions.Works hard and doesn't hesitate to give up his body to make a play. Austin Love spent his first two collegiate seasons in North Carolinas bullpen. However, there is also plenty of promise. Linda Brauer. 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. Likely to be more of a gap threat than anything else. Review our website and apply for one of our available positions by clicking the link below. Grade: 50, Power: Above-average raw power that shows fringe-average during games. The Browns played in Sportsman's Park at Grand and Dodier. He struggled throwing strikes in college and as a result didn't see the mound that much. At his size, there is a chance that it can tick even higher with more refinement. The 36-year-old former Ivy League shortstop has been the clubs Director of Scouting since January 2012. Murray is rehabbing an ACL injury suffered Dec. 12, and his status to start the 2023 . Zane Mills, RHP When he misses with a secondary pitch it's down more often than not, or off the plate. Mills also fits the classic Cardinals profile as a pitchability right-hander with more command than pure stuff. 4.066. The right-hander appears to be another strong candidate to enter the rotation in the professional ranks. He moves better than people may think due to his size. Here at the St. Louis Cardinals, we strive to create an atmosphere of inclusiveness in order to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. As a result, he pitched as a sophomore in 2021. Overall: Kruczynski attacks hitters north and south, which makes him a good fit for the modern game. The pitch gets good arm side run and sink, and it typically between 9-14 mph slower than his fastball. Regardless, he will likely begin his career at the hot corner. Mike Antico is the first hitter the Cardinals have selected since Ryan Holgate in Competitive Balance Round B. Good bunter. Good plate coverage; will take walks. Not a threat to steal but has a high IQ on the base paths. Grade: 40, Field: Pitchers love throwing to him. All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. Love also tallied just 2.82 walks per nine innings while averaging over six innings per start. Prior to his first stint with the Cardinals . The right-hander has a starters frame and will join Zane Mills as a candidate for increased velocity as he works in the minor league rotation. Gordon Graceffo is another classic Cardinals selection. Adjusting to offspeed pitches will go a long way in improving his offensive stock. Defensively he uses the speed well, increasing his range. Cardinals took a shot on the untapped potential. Trent Baker, RHP You can sign up for job alerts as well to receive notifications once a new internship opportunity is available. Tagged: 2021, Matt Thompson, Chandler Redmond, Age: 23 yrHeight: 6-1Weight: 200 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2014 IFA, ATLRuleV: 2020. Austin Love, RHP Grade: 60, Arm: His arm is more than capable of making any throw from the six. 64, 220 Tagged: 2021, Matt Thompson, Evan Mendoza, Age: 22 yrHeight: 6-0Weight: 184 lbsHits/Throws: S/LAcquired: 2020 Draft - Round 3RuleV: 2023. Pages has a thicker frame, a high energy fireball. The arm action is long, but still quick. On assembling a scouting department: Mo [general manager John Mozeliak] is really good about letting me have autonomy when it comes to personnel. The pool amount for this pick is $906,800. 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 can become a nice utility infielder for a big league club because of his defensive versatility and ability to get into hitters counts. Average grade because I'm assuming some growth occurred here. Good instincts help him to cover ground. Frame essentially is what it is. 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's worked on shortening his swing to make more contact, so that's something to watch for as we head into 2021. Grade: 55, Run: Below-average runner, but a deceptive first step. Grade: 50, Control and Command: Plus command of the fastball and curveball, average command of his other offerings. Then, the other side of the equation is that our big-league staff is so good at incorporating younger players into the mix and putting them in positions to succeed. He's going to get challenged at the big league level though. 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. On his fastball, the right-hander sits around 93 mph but can touch 96. Excellent plate coverage and a pest in the box that is difficult to strikeout due to his tough two-strike approach. Rather, he profiles more as a dependable, strike-throwing, innings eater. Physical Description: Short, not physically imposing or intimidating on the mound, but is a bulldog that attacks hitters. He has plenty of size and promise but could use some refinement on all his pitches. Graceffo is the third college right-hander selected in a row, with all three having a similar profile, although Austin Love has better pure stuff than Mills and Graceffo. Regis Jesuit High School (Denver, CO) Hit: Square stance. Accurate and strong. Its pure, unadulaterated scouting that humbles you very quickly, because you are wrong a lot.. Overall: Ralston enters the stable of college arms that the organization hoards. Plays better as a pitch to steal a strike early rather than create one late. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location, Hopefully a switch to the bullpen unlocks a tick or three on the fastball. MLB Draft. 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. Scouts come from all different backgrounds and we pride ourselves on having diversity in our department. He'll never be a power guy, and there's a chance he might not hit for much average either. Special Assistant to GM/Player Procurement. He does have a moderate leg kick and can sometimes overextend his front arm pre-swing. The Vanderbilt commit was clocked up to 98 mph on the mound but will need to work on his accuracy. Baker generates plenty of power from his 63, 240-pound frame as his fastball can touch 97. Easy motion, not a lot of effort. Arizona Cardinals With Kyler Murray , the quarterback position is set long term, but not so much short term. 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. Assistant General Manager & Director of Scouting. Covers the strike zone well. St. Louis Cardinals latest stats and more including batting stats, pitching stats, team fielding totals and more on Baseball-Reference.com . I should add that our strategy being based on saving money in the future doesnt mean we shy away from the high-upside guys. The Farm System includes the Memphis Redbirds, Springfield Cardinals, Palm Beach Cardinals, Peoria Chiefs, Gulf Coast League Cardinals and Dominican Summer League Cardinals. 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! 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. Holgate played just 15 games in 2020 due to COVID, but showed massive improvement. His slider gets good break, with more depth than run. Will try and throw the pitch by guys, despite its limitations. Can spray the ball to all fields. February 25, 2022. The St. Louis Cardinals midseason Top 30 prospects for 2021 . There are games where his command is not as sharp and that's when things start to go south. Overall: This is a glove first profile, which isn't rare from the catcher positon. Physical Description: Long limbs, but the frame is filled out. When his front arm is overextended, he runs the risk of getting beat by inside fastballs or offspeed pitches. If not, he can still add value through defense, base running, and walks. Osvaldo Tovalin, 3B It's an above-average pitch that misses bats and generates weak contact. Throws: Right. Unlike the previous pitchers selected by the Cardinals, Willis will likely take more time to develop. 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. The 21-year-old began his college career in the bullpen with Washington State, but moved to the rotation in the COVID shortened 2020 season. Good, strong lower half. 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). We are committed to working in our communities and providing a great experience for our diverse workforce and fan base. Overall: Despite maxing out at High-A, Escobar is a near big league ready reliever due to his strike throwing abilities. Doesn't move that great laterally, but is a strong receiver. St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) February 27, 2023. Better command of his curveball, than the fastball. Grade: 55, Run: Well below-average runner, not a threat to take the extra bag. Big calves. 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. In the summer of 2019, the right-hander finished with a 2.89 ERA while working out of the rotation and the bullpen. He can be a joy to watch with the glove because he can make plays that would be though impossible. Chicago Cubs Chi Cubs Cincinnati Reds Cincinnati Milwaukee Brewers Milwaukee Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis. 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