Bats: Right He is another candidate to add another tick or two to his fastball considering his 64, 210-pound size. This is what gives him the risk of overextending his front arm, as his hands do not always get to the same spot. Love also tallied just 2.82 walks per nine innings while averaging over six innings per start. Good, quiet target that . His patience to get him in hitters counts helps the hit tool play up. He'll never be a power guy, and there's a chance he might not hit for much average either. February 25, 2022. More of a strike-thrower than a command artist now. Kruczynski profiles as a swing man because he doesn't have that one trait on the mound that he does well, or that one out pitch. Tool plays up due to his high IQ and ability to get the ball out of his glove quick. I just don't think the glove is playable in the field though. 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 does have a good foundation as he has an easy delivery and scouts like his feel to pitch despite his young age. He's generally around the plate, but the fastball has a tendency to sail. More than enough arm for anywhere on the diamond. Florida Complex League Cardinals Notebook 2021 Week 2, Now Available 2021 Cardinals Prospect Guide. Physical Description: Long, lean build with tapered frame and good strength throughout. Slight bend in the knees. Not a part of his game. If he's going to issue walks the batter has to earn it. This improvement continued in 2021 as he slashed .351/.421/.576/.997 with 11 home runs. 26 prospect in the 2021 Baseball America Prospect Handbook, Locey worked his way into the Georgia rotation and was the team's Friday starter as a junior on a staff that . He generates plenty of power though and hit a monster home run off Kumar Rocker in the College World Series. Don't see any drastic physical changes on the horizon. The St. Louis Cardinals have a well-earned reputation as one of the best organizations in baseball. Has the potential to be a big league out-pitch with more consistency. Review our website and apply for one of our available positions by clicking the link below. Caught some while at Gardner-Webb, but that won't be happening as a professional. He also walked (17) more than he struck out (16) in 2021, but he did not do much of either. 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. to the Scouting Director, Senior Latin American Crosschecker/DR Scouting Supervisor, Latin American Crosschecker/DR Crosschecker, Manager, Baseball Information & Media Services, Manager, Communications & Public Relations, Manager, Cardinals Care & Youth Baseball/Softball Commissioner, Director, Community Relations & Cardinals Care, Community Relations Program Administrator, Supervisor, Stadium Tours & Museum Operations, Cardinals Nation Administrative Assistant, Supervisor, Financial Reporting & Accounts Payable, Director, Guest Services & Quality Assurance, Director, Partnership Assets & Broadcast Administration, Director, Account Services & Alumni Relations, Supervisor, Alumni Relations & Account Services Executive, Supervisor, Kids Clinics & Account Services Executive, Account Services Executive / Spanish Broadcast Coordinator, Multimedia Video Communications Specialist, Multimedia Production & Editing Specialist, Manager, Content & Advertising Production, Manager, Scoreboard Operations & Creative Services, Content Creator Scoreboard & Creative Services, Direct Sales Representative, Ticket Development, Account Executive, Premium Sales & Service. 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. Hands start at chest before dropping down the hip height on the rocker stop. 510, 200 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. Slows the arm down considerably and the tradeoff is modest arm side run. I think he manipulates it a bit, adding and subtracting from the pitch's depth. Grade: 45, Arm: While the glove can play anywhere, Robertson's arm is not as strong. 64, 230 The Browns played in Sportsman's Park at Grand and Dodier. 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. Michael Conroy - staff, AP FILE - Arizona. He's agile defensively, which is more important than his speed as a catcher. The right-hander walked just 18 batters in 106 2/3 innings Angelo State University in 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1y1rOxZ0PU. Grade: 45, Field: Moves well laterally for his size. Regardless, he will likely begin his career at the hot corner. Between instincts and speed he's got the 'wow' factor defensively. Ball looks like it's coming from his ear during the delivery. His control took a hit this year but it was also the first time in his professional and collegiate career that he really struggled. Good weight transfer and balance as his weight shifts to his back leg at stride. Grade: 55. Throws it at their back foot. Shows some pitch recognition skills. Improvements to his fastball to play along with the slider would go a long way with him fitting into high leverage situations. His mechanics can get slower when he throws this breaking ball. Grade: 55, Run: Well below-average runner, not a threat to take the extra bag. We've seen this happen to many prospects before him. . 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. Candidates must meet the qualifications at the time of application. Grade: 50, Changeup: Not a strong pitch, likely gets shelved if he goes to the bullpen. Grade: 60, Run: Not fast, but is quick. The pool amount for this pick is $657,600. 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. 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. Grade: 40, Arm: Strong arm. Tovalin hit 15 home runs in his final collegiate season and finished his college career with 43 home runs in 769 plate appearances. On his fastball, the right-hander sits around 93 mph but can touch 96. Depite batting just .273, Antico finished the year with a .436 OBP and .926 OPS. They did sign former Chicago Cubs All Star. Works more north-to-south rather than east-to-west and provides hitters with a unique look. Prior to his first stint with the Cardinals . 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. Grade: 50, Curveball: Plays very well with the heater. Mills is the third college pitcher that the Cardinals have selected through their first five picks. The pitch gets good arm side run and sink, and it typically between 9-14 mph slower than his fastball. It's a high spin offering that plays very well off of the fastball and with the over the top arm slot. Millions of Cardinals fans take flight to the stadium every season! Rather, he profiles more as a dependable, strike-throwing, innings eater. Not optimistic that there's much on the arm here. Will start at-bats with it, and trusts it enough to throw it in any count. 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. 2023 Single Game Tickets - On Sale Friday at 10am CT. 2023 Ticket Packs . Inclusion involves respecting individual differences and capturing the advantages they provide. Interested to see what FaGalde looks like to start the season, and I think he can be a middle reliever long term. Matt Holliday, the Cardinals Hall of Famer who was announced as the team's new bench coach Nov. 6, resigned that position. Cardinals Roster & Staff. The pitch has a natural sinking action and generates groundballs. He moves better than people may think due to his size. Grade: 30, Arm: Arm lacks carry, but it's playable. The right-hander appears to be another strong candidate to enter the rotation in the professional ranks. 2009 STATS OF NOTE*: Holliday: 93 G, 11 HR, 54 RBI, .286 BA Other part-timers will also not be back with the. Grade: 30, Run: Well below-average runner. Like most high school pitchers, Willis could stand to separate the two pitches more as either one can get slurvy. His size, left-handedness and profile make him similar to Alec Burleson who the Cardinals took with the 70th pick in the 2020 draft. Work schedules and number of hours will vary based on the internship. Excellent plate coverage and a pest in the box that is difficult to strikeout due to his tough two-strike approach. Cardinals Select Michael McGreevy in 2021 MLB Drafts First Round. I dont spend much time writing code anymore I did quite a bit of that when I was in Oakland but there is less time for me to do that in this role, and we have a few really talented guys in our office where programming is their primary responsibility. 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. Grade: 40. 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. Hit: Square stance. Modest toe tap. Will drop a plus change then follow it up with a non-competitve version. With both Michael and Marco, they have both made adjustments while in the major leagues and I think that speaks to the kind of aptitude that each has, in addition to their skill. 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. Holgate played all 55 games this season in right field for Arizona, but he profiles better as a left fielder in the professional ranks. From there, if players were close, which is often the case after the first 100 picks or so, the Cards leaned to pitching. Fastball: Sits 90-91 out of a 3/4 arm slot. He has since added around 10 mph on his fastball in college, while also developing his secondary pitches and adding polish. He begins with a long stride back and the delivery really slows down, but then its a quick leg kick. Gets above average spin. Fast arm. 0. Grade: 40, Curveball: Lives in the low-80s. Overall: The Cardinals do very well in developing arms from Latin America. His slider does play, but the question is if it will be enough to carry the profile. They both could use some refinement, but he gets good movement on both pitches. We bake all those opinions together and apply discount rates to enable us to compare players apple to apples in todays dollars. Overall, a power corner outfielder with strong power, a strong arm, and decent athleticism gives Baez an intriguing and high ceiling package of skills. Tunnels well off of the fastball up in the zone. 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. The bat must take a jump to the next level for him to be considered for a semi-everyday role however. Can spray the ball to all fields. 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. On communication and analytics: We spend a lot of time and energy baking-in or combining things like performance data with scouting opinions. He's a strike thrower that has pitched above his stuff so far, and can provide quality innings through his controllable years in a variety of roles on a big league staff. 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. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location, Overall: This is a glove first profile, which isn't rare from the catcher positon. 65, 220 The prep righty stands at 66 and 225 pounds which gives him plenty of projectability. Graceffo increased his velocity throughout the year and was sitting 89-93 to finish 2021. The Oregon native has a clean, repeatable, low-effort delivery. 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. 16.8% SwStr% was the sixth worst mark in the league. Patrick has found a home at third and continues to be very well-liked by our development staff. 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. 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. We are committed to working in our communities and providing a great experience for our diverse workforce and fan base. Osvaldo Tovalin, 3B David Laurila grew up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and now writes about baseball from his home in Cambridge, Mass. Don't see it working very well behind the plate, but it's been two years and a lot can happen during that time. That is a solid overall profile, but it is important to note the weaker Division Two competition. Throws: Right. Fastball: 88-91 T93. 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. Ludwin has room to pack on significant mass while still maintaining his lanky build. It's a high effort swing, so when he gets a hold of one it absolutely flies. Hands stay up by his head pre pitch. 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. An efficient delivery with no frills. Also notable is that Holgate led the Northwoods League with 13 home runs in the summer of 2019 and walked 34 times in 222 at-bats. Competitive Balance Round B, 70th overall, Ryan Holgate, OF Works all four quadrants with the heater. Little physical projection remaining. 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.. Jack Ralston - Scouting Report. Fastball: Primarily works up and down with the heater, and up and in against left-handers. He showed an ability to pitch in longer stints and eventually moved into the rotation in 2021. If he does not make it in the rotation, he has a fastball that could tick into the upper 90s out of the bullpen. The pool amount for this pick is $144,600. Will pitch inside. - St. Louis Cardinals (Baseball team)--People . 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. Defensively he uses the speed well, increasing his range. His bat is not quite there. Grade: 60, Arm: His arm is more than capable of making any throw from the six. While he's a strong defender at 1B, his bat simply does not profile in a starter's role. All the good he does at the plate will be completely undone at the big league level due to the lack of power. Grade: 50, Field: After signing with the Rays he moved behind the plate. He is also listed at 64 and 220 pounds. Applications will be accepted for current season openings only. Will struggle to maintain velocity deep in games though. Does have some power to the right centerfield gap, just need to see it more often. Its become almost a trendy thing to want to do, but sometimes I think people overlook how grueling scouting jobs are. 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 22-year-old also throws a fastball and a slider with both pitches grading out as average but flashing plus according to Baseball America. 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. Scouts come from all different backgrounds and we pride ourselves on having diversity in our department. While in the rotation in 2021, Love finished the year with a 3.71 ERA and 129 strikeouts in 102 innings. Good bunter. Tagged: 2021, Matt Thompson, Evan Mendoza, Age: 22 yrHeight: 6-0Weight: 184 lbsHits/Throws: S/LAcquired: 2020 Draft - Round 3RuleV: 2023. 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.. Naked eye says he should have some pop but that's not his game. Randy Flores. 63, 232 He knows his literal strength, and is now hunting fastballs to lift pull side. 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. If his bat translates to the professional ranks, then Tovalin should be able to produce enough at the plate to play first base. Very consistent. Works it down in the zone and primarily against righties. Contact I spoke with had him up around 94 at the end of the 2019 season at Palm Beach. St. Louis Cardinals latest roster 2022 including full season roster, 40-man roster, coaching staff and more on Baseball-Reference.com . Good plate coverage; will take walks. Fairly patient approach that can work a count. Played some first base in college, but lacks the height of a big league first baseman. Baker finished the year with a 2.11 ERA and 120 strikeouts. 2022 MLB Draft Scouting Report for RHP Landon Sims. The St. Louis Cardinals midseason Top 30 prospects for 2021 . Physical Description: Filled out frame. Murray is rehabbing an ACL injury suffered Dec. 12, and his status to start the 2023 . Grade: 40, Field: He moves and reacts very well behind the plate. Grade: 45, Power: Quick hands generate power. 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. Tovalin is the first infielder that the Cardinals have selected in this draft and the second straight division two player selected. The Cardinals may believe they can add more velocity to the heater given his size. Delivery & Mechanics: Fast, loose delivery. A federal judge sentenced Christopher Correa, the Cardinals' former scouting director, to nearly four years in prison Monday for hacking the Astros' player personnel database and email system. Pitch plays up due to deception, as he hides the ball behind his body during the delivery. Quick feet and hands. Hands start at neck height and remain there until hand break.Knee comes to chest height when hands break. Love has a starters frame at 63 and 232 pounds and there is not much projection left on it. Above-average eye; doesn't chase often, but when he does it's on offspeed pitches down. He also commands a slider and a changeup, which gives him a solid three pitch mix. All rights reserved. It really helps his stuff play up. Shows good feel for backhanding and getting the ball to the bag. Reference staff can direct you to this surrogate. Uses it versus right-handers. It's an athletic delivery that will require him to stay in shape, and I don't project that to be an issue. Following the season, Graceffo pitched in the Cape Cod League where he made three starts and posted a 0.69 ERA in 13 innings. 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. A native of Pico Rivera, Calif., Flores and his wife, Lindsey, reside in Olivette with their two daughters, Sloane (11), Rowan (9), and son Hawkins (3). Grade: 40, Slider: Low 80's in velo. His slider gets good break, with more depth than run. Grade: 45, Control and Command: Likes to try to force the front door slider at times, but loses the release point. 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. Tagged: 2021, Trevor Hooth, Kramer Robertson, Age: 20 yrHeight: 6-0Weight: 207 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2017 IFA, TBRuleV: 2021. He didn't have that 95 MPH in his back pocket to make up for missed locations. Half-inverted windup, feet pointing towards first and upper half angled towards the plate and begins with side-step. 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. He backs up his low walk rates with only one homer allowed in over 80 professional innings. He's going to get challenged at the big league level though. He also needs to refine his changeup more, although it does show promise with some sink and fade. After picking a string of college pitchers, the Cardinals can afford to make a riskier, high ceiling selection while still injecting plenty of experienced pitching into the organization. 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). Assistant General Manager & Director of Scouting. Alfredo Ruiz is another college starter with more pitchability than stuff. Mike Antico is the first hitter the Cardinals have selected since Ryan Holgate in Competitive Balance Round B. Grade: 40, Curveball: Big, slow breaking curveball that plays off of fastball up in the zone. Will throw it in fastball counts, and it can get swing and misses as well as generate weak contact. We are proud participants in multiple community service initiatives that support our immensely diverse fan base. But commands both very well. Also 3 OFs and 1 3Bman. Dexter Southfield HS (Brookline, Mass) For some unexplained reason his velocity was down to 86-90 during 2019, and that's back to what he was at Eastern Carolina. 62, 193 Level swing, handles the bat well. Timed at and around 4.39 down the line from the right side. Power is a plus tool. This gives him a profile similar to last years first round pick, Jordan Walker. That leads to our brand new scouting report pages that contains their reports from the preseason. Finishes with push leg swing high and across. As a young draft I believe he was 20 at the time he has time on his side to keep developing and get better. TCNs 2021 Cardinals Prospect Guide 20% Off Blowout Sale. Simple drop and drive delivery that allows him to drive up and over the glove side. 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. 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. Hands are shoulder height.Toe tap on the load. Cardinals have instructs again in January so we will find out more then. 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