Prior to joining the Cardinals front office, he returned to USC, earning a M.Ed Postsecondary Administration in 2014. Absolutely does not get cheated. Coming into the system as a third basemen doesnt mean you are going to come out of our system as third basemen. He hammers pitches up in the zone due to a mostly level bat path, but still drives the ball due to raw strength. Matt Holliday, the Cardinals Hall of Famer who was announced as the team's new bench coach Nov. 6, resigned that position. David Laurila grew up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and now writes about baseball from his home in Cambridge, Mass. Lands in line during power slot. 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. Join The Cardinal Nation for the most comprehensive coverage of the St. Louis Cardinals from the majors through the entire minor league system. He will need to make enough contact to consistently tap into his power. 63, 240 The Vanderbilt commit was clocked up to 98 mph on the mound but will need to work on his accuracy. The pool amount for this pick is $171,200. His slider does play, but the question is if it will be enough to carry the profile. The pool amount for this pick is $478,300. Long legs and arms. Longtime baseball scout Mike Roberts watches pitching prospects during a pre-draft workout for the Cardinals on June 4 at Busch . Lacks the true footspeed for the shortstop position but he can make it work due to his angles and footwork. 2022 MLB Draft Scouting Report for RHP Landon Sims. Won't matter much if he moves to first base. Gordon Graceffo, RHP Overall: Pitched well in the lower levels of the minors due to his elite command and feel. Trent Baker, RHP 2021 Mid-Season List Series. Throws: Right. Works more north-to-south rather than east-to-west and provides hitters with a unique look. Every bit of 231 pounds. Overall: Yepez ultimate role is likely a lefty masher off the bench for a competitive club or as a DH somewhere. Scouting is so difficult, that I think to minimize our mistakes, having scouts who have different approaches is important. Just don't expect many highlight reel plays. Baez fits the profile of a power corner outfielder with Baseball America giving him 70-grade power and a 70-grade arm. 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. The 22-year-olds changeup also breaks well to his arm side and has shown an ability to dip underneath bats. The native of New Jersey profiles as a centerfielder in the professional ranks due to his speed. In his end of day 2 comments, the Cardinals scouting director praised second rounder Joshua Baez, noting his physicality and baseball tools, athleticism and body control and power potential that is impressive. https://t.co/nUlSa3GA1V pic.twitter.com/6MzYDfwKF7. He also needs to refine his changeup more, although it does show promise with some sink and fade. His defense and arm are really good. 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. Smart baseball player, and that helps the speed play up. Cardinals Select Michael McGreevy in 2021 MLB Drafts First Round. The people putting the pieces together are a big reason why. As a reliever only I'd bump this up a half grade. He can be followed on Twitter @DavidLaurilaQA. Graceffo has been a starter for Villanova since he set foot on campus. Nov 28, 2013. Will throw it in fastball counts, and it can get swing and misses as well as generate weak contact. First-hand news and commentary on the St. Louis Cardinals and minor league system for over 20 years. Good plate coverage; will take walks. If the power is real or the hit tool improves, then his upside increases substantially. Additionally, of his 86 hits, 32 went for extra bases. The 21-year-old also played in the Northwoods League in 2019, but he struggled to the tune of a .717 OPS in 243 plate appearances. Fastball: Primarily works up and down with the heater, and up and in against left-handers. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 62, 193 Handles a staff extremely well. There's only one Cardinals baseball, and our team is dedicated to excellence - both on and off the field. Plus command and a good amount of natural glove side run/sink Grade: 40, Curveball: The newest pitch in his arsenal. Michael Conroy - staff, AP FILE - Arizona. There is room to add some to the frame, but for his height he is built well. Grade: 45, Control and Command: Likes to try to force the front door slider at times, but loses the release point. Tagged: 2021, Julio E. Rodriguez, Trevor Hooth, Age: 24 yrHeight: 6-1Weight: 231 lbsHits/Throws: L/RAcquired: 2019 Draft - Round 32RuleV: 2022. Grade: 50, Power: Above-average raw power that shows fringe-average during games. Ultimately, we have to provide our development system with the right raw materials. Starts behind lefties and breaks over the plate. While in the rotation in 2021, Love finished the year with a 3.71 ERA and 129 strikeouts in 102 innings. St. Louis Sportservice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Grade: 45, Field: Moves well laterally for his size. For some unexplained reason his velocity was down to 86-90 during 2019, and that's back to what he was at Eastern Carolina. More so, hes one of the reasons they promise to remain good. Uses it versus right-handers. On his fastball, the right-hander sits around 93 mph but can touch 96. Chance for plus fastball in short spurts, but given development as a starter/long reliever, the projection stays above-average. He has not always been consistent with these pitches, but a three-pitch mix with control gives Love good upside. He struggled throwing strikes in college and as a result didn't see the mound that much. Lifts leg waist high, and has a traditional drop and drive delivery. Regardless, he will likely begin his career at the hot corner. Delivery & Mechanics: 3/4 arm angle with one of the cleanest deliveries in the organization. We continuously seek to recognize and reward employees while providing an environment that encourages employees to commit enthusiastically to the organization's goals and values. You can wait, and collect college players later on in the draft. Superb trunk rotation and quick hips; can easily see him out performing this power grade down the line. From a scouting standpoint, Williams' left-handed power and athleticism intrigues, but he is still raw. Isn't afraid to hustle for an extra base. Has shown traits of being an above-average pitch but will lose its shape. We have limitless growth potential for people committed to hard work, teamwork and customer service. In terms of working on the international side, I think that is the best training any scout can get. 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. Contact I spoke with had him up around 94 at the end of the 2019 season at Palm Beach. Disguised as the fastball but has late tumble away from right-handed hitters. Dexter Southfield HS (Brookline, Mass) Shows good barrel control and an ability to use the whole field, but still hits his fair share of grounders to the left side. Mike Antico is the first hitter the Cardinals have selected since Ryan Holgate in Competitive Balance Round B. 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 right-hander is another productive college starter, with low reliever risk and high marks for pitchability. More of a strike-thrower than a command artist now. Like most high school pitchers, Willis could stand to separate the two pitches more as either one can get slurvy. It's a high spin offering that plays very well off of the fastball and with the over the top arm slot. Bats: Left St. Louis Sportservice is currently seeking individuals who share our vision of creating special experiences one guest at a time. Graceffo is able to manipulate his slider in a way that makes it look like two distinct pitches. As an experienced college pitcher with no glaring holes in his game, Love could be a fast mover in his first couple professional seasons. Average grade because I'm assuming some growth occurred here. Kantrovitz's background is atypical of most scouting directors. Develop your leadership skills and be on the fast track for a career in hospitality. He does have a moderate leg kick and can sometimes overextend his front arm pre-swing. Randy Flores was promoted to Assistant General Manager on November 27, 2018. Prospects Live Staff. He then joined the University of Texas as a graduate transfer for the 2021 season. Mills also spent two summers in the Northwoods League, performing well both seasons. Mike Antico, OF With his speed, a ball in the gap can be interesting. Drives off the back leg and generates a big downward plane, and hides the ball well behind his large frame. In 2018, we introduced employee empowered committees that focus on employee engagement, employee recognition, and diversity and inclusion efforts. He also played every game in center field. 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. The native of California throws a fastball that hovers around 90-92 mph with a slider and a changeup as his secondary pitches. Control: 55 | Command: 50. He knows his literal strength, and is now hunting fastballs to lift pull side. Athletic and light on his feet, Prater fields his position well. Grade: 50, Changeup: Not a strong pitch, likely gets shelved if he goes to the bullpen. This is what gives him the risk of overextending his front arm, as his hands do not always get to the same spot. Delivery & Mechanics: Fast, loose delivery. 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. Assistant General Manager & Director of Scouting. Hit: Starts with hands high, with circular gyrations at about the ear level. Working with us means you're ready to face exciting new challenges in the sports business world with poise, confidence and tenacity. Murray is rehabbing an ACL injury suffered Dec. 12, and his status to start the 2023 . Tunnels well off of the fastball up in the zone. Zane Mills, RHP Fortunately, our ownership has been very supportive and allowed us to spend up to the five-percent overage in each year of the current CBA since the 2012 draft. It can flash tighter break to create whiffs, but not often. Grade: 300. League Register; Team Player Value--Batters. Age: 22 yrHeight: 6-5Weight: 200 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2019 Draft - Round 8RuleV: 2022. Grade: 50, Curveball: More of a sweeping breaking ball with horizontal break. Grade: 40. The St. Louis Cardinals have traditionally been a force in the National League. Like most young power hitters, swing-and-miss is a concern with Baez. 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. 62. Fastball: When I saw him in game he was mostly 91-92, but the swings the fastball was getting showed that their must be some deception. As noted above, TCN analyst Blake Newberry is writing the player scouting reports and Brian Walton is filling in the rest. 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.. More muscular than soft, which is a recent change. Cardinals Insider. Grade: 20. St. Louis Cardinals latest roster 2022 including full season roster, 40-man roster, coaching staff and more on Baseball-Reference.com . Holgate played just 15 games in 2020 due to COVID, but showed massive improvement. Beyond the strength his arm is accurate too, which really helps him make fantastic plays defensively. February 25, 2022. 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. 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. 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. 10% off Blowout Sale now underway on the spiral-bound, printed version. 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. St. Louis initial Day 2 selection is power-hitting Massachusetts prep outfielder Joshua Baez. Well proportioned, good body. But, look, I dont think you have to have a masters in stats to do this job. Grade: 50, Slider: Tough pitch for lefties due to arm slot. The Cardinals will be returning almost the same team in 2023. Grade: 60, Run: Not fast, but is quick. Mills joins Ryan Holgate, the Cardinals third pick of the draft, as Northwoods League veterans. Holgate is another power bat, this time from the college ranks. Tough at bat for lefties, potential bullpen floor if he can't start. Must be enrolled in an accredited institution and have an academic status of junior, senior or graduate level, Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale preferred, Successfully pass pre-employment screenings, Available for the entire term of the internship and is for school credit. Works all four quadrants with the heater. Overall: Despite maxing out at High-A, Escobar is a near big league ready reliever due to his strike throwing abilities. Control: 50 | Command: 45. Generally, DSRs are expected to work a minimum of 40 hours per week. Theyre some of the best people Ive been around, plus they already knew the international market when I was hired, so I was able to absorb quite a bit and hit the ground running. He lacks the range and speed to play in the outfield. 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. . Will throw it for strikes at the bottom of the zone as opposed to traditional splitters that drop below the zone as a chase pitch. It might be limiting for us if we stick to a rigid strategy that is not data-driven. His power will come from the lower half though, and his hips fire very well. We are committed to working in our communities and providing a great experience for our diverse workforce and fan base. Scouting Director: Randy Flores Ballpark: Busch Stadium III Attendance: 3,480,393 (2nd of 15) . Performed well in the the Appy League but still struck out at a 25% clip, swing has some length to it. Hit: Open stance. This gives him a repeatable delivery, and if he can limit his walks then he has a chance to stick in the rotation. He's fluent in english as well as spanish which is obviously huge in today's game, especially for a catcher. Picks the foot up and sets it down before engaging. Grade: 40, Arm: From what I've seen on showcase videos it looks like he sort of pushes the baseball as he throws it. . The team was established in Chicago in 1898 as the Morgan Athletic Club . Scouting Director: Randy Flores Ballpark: Busch Stadium III Attendance: . Strong forearms. Physical Description: He looks smaller than the listed weight. Cardinals have instructs again in January so we will find out more then. Sprays the ball to all fields and goes with the pitch well. Bat speed is only average right now, but that will improve as he gets stronger and in better physical shape. Cardinals Roster & Staff. Hit: Contact first approach, but to the point where it sacrifices driving the ball. The long stride and mechanics generate good extension. Jack Ralston - Scouting Report. In 2016, he became the Cardinals' Head Team Orthopedic Surgeon. There are games where his command is not as sharp and that's when things start to go south. Has cutter like action at times. 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). Body finishes facing glove side. Fastball: Sits 90-91 out of a 3/4 arm slot. Physical Description: Short for the position and stocky. Assistant General Manager & Director of Player Development. Sinker generates some arm side run low in the zone. Grade: 30, Field: Mendoza is the best defensive infielder in the organization, and might be one of the top defenders on the dirt in all of minor league baseball. 2 yr, $5.5M (2022-23) $2,750,000. Overall: The Cardinals do very well in developing arms from Latin America. Overall: Redmond profiles as a utility bat with a plus power tool, but as it turns out that may be his only average or better tool which limits his upside. Monday afternoon, Major League Baseball. Good glovework down the line and soft hands helps him make difficult plays. Modest leg kick as he steps into the pitch. This gives him an intriguing skillset centered around speed and on-base abilities with sneaky power. Grade: 50, Field: After signing with the Rays he moved behind the plate. 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. Baez has a decent eye at the plate but will need to work on making more consistent contact. Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Can resemble a slider, but his arm slot is a difficult one to throw a big curveball with tremendous depth. Hands stay up by his head pre pitch. Really good hit and run guy. 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). It also makes him a candidate to improve his velocity in the professional ranks. He's going to get challenged at the big league level though. Competitive Balance Round B, 70th overall, Ryan Holgate, OF St. Louis extra pick on Monday was added via the Competitive Balance program and will be 70th overall, following the completion of the second round. 12-to-6 break. 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. 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. There isn't much room for any added weight. Derrick Goold. Assistant General Manager & Director of Scouting. Having to pitch without the extra heat was a tough adjustment, and he ran into some problems in the upper minors. It's a straight over the top release, which allows him to stay on top of the baseball and land over his front leg. (All player scouting reports are written by The Cardinal Nation analyst Blake Newberry. The right-hander walked just 18 batters in 106 2/3 innings Angelo State University in 2021. Review our website and apply for one of our available positions by clicking the link below. Don't see any drastic physical changes on the horizon. Not a strong fielder. The right-hander throws four pitches a fastball, slider, curveball, and changeup. Grade: 50, Control and Command: Plus command of the fastball and curveball, average command of his other offerings. Take the next step and apply TODAY! It's an athletic delivery that will require him to stay in shape, and I don't project that to be an issue. From there, if players were close, which is often the case after the first 100 picks or so, the Cards leaned to pitching. 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. He is another candidate to add another tick or two to his fastball considering his 64, 210-pound size. 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. Baez is one of the youngest players in the class, which seems to be an early trend for the Cardinals. Hands are shoulder height.Toe tap on the load. 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. Tagged: 2021, Trevor Hooth, Kramer Robertson, Age: 20 yrHeight: 6-0Weight: 207 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2017 IFA, TBRuleV: 2021. Its pure, unadulaterated scouting that humbles you very quickly, because you are wrong a lot.. Played some first base in college, but lacks the height of a big league first baseman. Arm can also put him in right field for a short stint, but again, you don't want him out there. A bit surprising, but in a traditional season with full minor leagues I believe he gets claimed. 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. Also note the below qualifications required for the internships program before applying. 2021 The Cardinal Nation, thecardinalnation.com. The St. Louis Cardinals have a well-earned reputation as one of the best organizations in baseball. Joe McEwing, who played two seasons in St. Louis and has spent the last . He does have a good foundation as he has an easy delivery and scouts like his feel to pitch despite his young age. Gets himself into good fielding position. Willis is a promising but raw pitcher with plenty of projection, but he also needs a lot of refinement. Capable of making any throw. Attacks hitters; would think he throws 100+ with how he attacks. Tagged: 2021, Trevor Hooth, Thomas Parsons, Age: 24 yrHeight: 6-1Weight: 220 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2018 IFARuleV: 2020. Bats: Left Sr. Executive Assistant to the President of Baseball Operations. All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. Thick core and lower half. Love has a starters frame at 63 and 232 pounds and there is not much projection left on it. Graceffo increased his velocity throughout the year and was sitting 89-93 to finish 2021. 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's performed well in the DSL, which can be misleading but he was overshadowed by Malcom Nunezs triple crown season. So, two of the three we announced as third baseman are at other positions, and doing very well at those other positions. The high amount of line drives is a great result, but not being able to elevate limits the power ceiling. Shows good feel for backhanding and getting the ball to the bag. Antico began his college career with St. Johns where he played four seasons. Michael Girsch, the club's assistant general manager, is part of that brain trust. Defensively, Baez played center field throughout high school. 0. Its become almost a trendy thing to want to do, but sometimes I think people overlook how grueling scouting jobs are. The pitch has a natural sinking action and generates groundballs. Physical Description: Displays outward leadership qualities, the type of catcher that's very involved in the game. Distant third pitch. Interns should not work over 30 hours per week. Grade: 60, Arm: Average natural arm strength. Great Opportunity for 2nd income or summer job for students, teachers, and retirees. Prior to his first stint with the Cardinals . 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. If he can manage his strikeouts, Holgate is a candidate to rise quickly through the Cardinals organization as a productive college bat. With his command, he is a nice fill in option for the Cardinals to have if needed. 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