Easy motion, not a lot of effort. The pool amount for this pick is $211,500. Can spray the ball to all fields. Grade: 30, Arm: Lacks carry but appears accurate. Sr. Executive Assistant to the President of Baseball Operations. Rather, he profiles more as a dependable, strike-throwing, innings eater. Gap hitter that focuses more on making contact than driving the ball. The right-hander finished his final collegiate season with 86 strikeouts and just 13 walks in 82 innings. Long Beach State Likes to jump at first pitch fastballs. Washington State University Bats: Right At his size, there is a chance that it can tick even higher with more refinement. He is getting stronger, but any power he has will come from extra base hits that stay in the park. Fastball: Sits 90-91 out of a 3/4 arm slot. The arm action is long, but still quick. 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. It includes over 250 pages of in-depth commentary about the very best St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguers, including dozens of color photos. Has enough strength and bat speed to hit the ball out on occasion; could be a 15+ homerun type with starter at-bats. 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. Its not a new idea, but if we play our cards right and draft a future mid or top of the rotation guy, for example, that would save our club quite a bit of money on the free-agent market. The tool might push plus if he proves he's able to steal more successfully. Fastball velocity was down and curveball also looked to have lost some of its signature bite. 16.8% SwStr% was the sixth worst mark in the league. From what I've gathered he will flash a good one followed by 3-4 mediocre or worse versions of this pitch. August 11, 2021. Baez fits the profile of a power corner outfielder with Baseball America giving him 70-grade power and a 70-grade arm. Hopefully a switch to the bullpen unlocks a tick or three on the fastball. Any physical projection in the body would lean in the negative direction. 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. The biggest question mark will be what happens with him offensively. 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). Making contact is the key here. Throws it at their back foot. Willis is a promising but raw pitcher with plenty of projection, but he also needs a lot of refinement. Shows some pitch recognition skills. OFP: 35Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency DepthRisk: Moderate, Age: 27 yrHeight: 6-3Weight: 235 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2017 Draft - Round 30RuleV: 2020. 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. Above average bat speed now. Willis already underwent ulnar decompression surgery, so there is a bit of injury history on his young arm. 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He has the profile of a player who could move quickly through the Cardinals organization. Walks hurt him more than missing over the middle of the plate. In 2019 that jumped all the way to 307 feet. Was a switch-hitter, but has abandoned hitting from the left-side. Patient hitter with good knowledge of the zone, which does translate to walks, but also makes him strikeout prone if he is too careful. Love has a pair of strong secondary offerings in his slider and his changeup. 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. 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. However, Ruiz throws from the left side and has a bit more reliever risk than the previous selections. Grade: 50, Changeup: Not a fan of this pitch, and if he's a reliever he should just scrap it. Rosters/Players/Moves. 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. Overall: Prater can become a backend starter if the control moves to plus and/or if the changeup takes a step forward. But, as a department, we just didnt think they had far to go to be able to reach and, more importantly, contribute in the big leagues. There's only one Cardinals baseball, and our team is dedicated to excellence - both on and off the field. He also never demonstrated pinpoint control in the past, and that shows when the velocity is way down. His slider gets good break, with more depth than run. Here at the St. Louis Cardinals, we strive to create an atmosphere of inclusiveness in order to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. Ruiz improved his strikeout rate dramatically since his first season, going from 6.58 K/9 as a freshman to 9.21 K/9 in his third collegiate season. The Browns played in Sportsman's Park at Grand and Dodier. Showed a lower strikeout rate and improved walk rate in the small 2019 collegiate sample. Modest toe tap. Prior to his first stint with the Cardinals [2004-2008], he earned an undergraduate degree from Brown and a masters degree in statistics from Harvard. If the power is real or the hit tool improves, then his upside increases substantially. Prospects Live Staff. Work schedule and number of hours will vary from week to week. In 2016, he became the Cardinals' Head Team Orthopedic Surgeon. Grade: 45, Power: Swing generates easy loft. The pool amount for this pick is $270,300. 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. Grade: 40. If he has a swing and miss pitch, this is as close as it gets. Physical Description: Short, and muscular with large biceps and forearms. Bat speed is only average right now, but that will improve as he gets stronger and in better physical shape. Bats: Right The left-handed hitter had a career slash line of .353/.415/.616/1.031 without many strikeouts. Not optimistic that there's much on the arm here. The pool amount for this pick is $906,800. He's never going to be an exceptional strike thrower. Timing is good, everything is where you want it to be on foot strike. Doesn't move that great laterally, but is a strong receiver. The pool amount for this pick is $153,300. When he misses it's traditionally up. Throws: Left. Baez is one of the youngest players in the class, which seems to be an early trend for the Cardinals. When he finds a gap, don't hold your breath for a triple. Delivery & Mechanics: Over the top arm slot. Physical Description: Long limbs, but the frame is filled out. He also walked (17) more than he struck out (16) in 2021, but he did not do much of either. It's his go to breaking ball to get strikeouts. Pretty much used exclusively against right-handers. It typically happens naturally, or evens out from year to year, but we would put on the brakes if it looked like we were taking a disproportionate number of either high school or college players. If he does not make it in the rotation, he has a fastball that could tick into the upper 90s out of the bullpen. Hides the ball well enough to get some funky swings despite below average velocity. Assistant General Manager & Director of Scouting. Physical Description: Filled out frame. Interested to see what FaGalde looks like to start the season, and I think he can be a middle reliever long term. The prep righty stands at 66 and 225 pounds which gives him plenty of projectability. Grade: 20. University of Arizona The spike in homers can verify this claim. by Handedness, Q&A: Dan Kantrovitz, St. Louis Cardinals Scouting Director, Effectively Wild Episode 551: Debating Postseason Unpredictability and Decisive Game Fours. The 21-year-old did have a high strikeout rate in his junior year, striking out at a rate of nearly 19%. The Cardinals may believe they can add more velocity to the heater given his size. True development test. There are a lot of variables.. 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 $478,300. The pitch has a natural sinking action and generates groundballs. In 2018 Yepez's average flyball distance was 272 feet, per Prospect Live's MinorsGraphs tool. Tovalin has experience playing both first base and third base, but it is his bat that is likely what drew the Cardinals to him. It's an above-average pitch that misses bats and generates weak contact. It can flash tighter break to create whiffs, but not often. Scouts come from all different backgrounds and we pride ourselves on having diversity in our department. Hit: Crouched stance. Other part-timers will also not be back with the. 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Grade: 55, Arm: Gunned down 68% of potential thieves so far in his pro career, which is an exceptional number considering how many more plus runners exist in the lower levels of the minor leagues. 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. 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. Interns should not work over 30 hours per week. 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. Control: 45 | Command: 40. Grade: 50, Slider: Tight late break on the pitch. Good center of gravity with strong wright transfer. Slows the arm way down and it lacks significant depth or fade. Coming into the system as a third basemen doesnt mean you are going to come out of our system as third basemen. Physical Description: 6'2", 165 pounds. The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area.The Cardinals compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) West division, and play their home games at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, a suburb northwest of Phoenix.. The 18-year-old begins with his hands near his head and when he loads, his hands go further back. Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted Strong transfers and plus ability to get out of the crouch can slow a running game to a halt. Regardless, he will likely begin his career at the hot corner. Well get some feedback pretty immediately if were too heavily skewed in one direction.. This projects him for strong control and an ability to pitch deep into games. Big thighs and lower half. He lacks the range and speed to play in the outfield. Curveball has good depth. Ultimately, we have to provide our development system with the right raw materials. 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. Murray is rehabbing an ACL injury suffered Dec. 12, and his status to start the 2023 . 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.. Well proportioned, good body. Additionally, his ability to move to the rotation and post a strong strike out rate while still limiting his walks is a good sign that he can develop as a starter. Baez has a strong throwing arm that makes him a good fit for a move to right field. Generally sat in the same velo band in college both at Connors State and Oklahoma State. Linda Brauer. He holds runners very well and will vary his timing pitch by pitch with runners on base. 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. Two-pitch mix but will mix in the occasional changeup, which I haven't seen enough of. Half-inverted windup, feet pointing towards first and upper half angled towards the plate and begins with side-step. Hit: Jones stands tall in the box and uses a small leg kick as his trigger. Pitch does have some life on it and he's able to throw it for strikes. He can be followed on Twitter @DavidLaurilaQA. The right-hander throws four pitches a fastball, slider, curveball, and changeup. Defensively he uses the speed well, increasing his range. . Clearly, there are a lot of in-betweens that are not so clear cut or that arent so easily distinguishable, Having a background in analytics does help in making some of those judgement calls. Likely finds a role as a middle reliever. Age: 25 yrHeight: 6-3Weight: 210 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2018 Draft - Round CBARuleV: 2021. . Chance for plus fastball in short spurts, but given development as a starter/long reliever, the projection stays above-average. Overall: He's a defense first backup catcher for me because I'm not confident in the power emerging. The St. Louis Cardinals have a well-earned reputation as one of the best organizations in baseball. He might run into some over the fence, but his swing is built more for line drives. He struggled throwing strikes in college and as a result didn't see the mound that much. 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. Grade: 40. Grade: 50, Curveball: More of a sweeping breaking ball with horizontal break. Two mammoth homers in some of the video I found. Hit 12 homers in 54 games but was aided by a sky high 29% HR/FB rate, so I don't expect him to repeat the power production in the next go around. Throws: Right. Might not get as many whiffs at higher levels due to its sweepiness. Delivery & Mechanics: Starts on the first base side of the rubber. His hands are solid and he will make all the plays on balls hit to him. Good instincts which helps his otherwise average range play up. As a young draft I believe he was 20 at the time he has time on his side to keep developing and get better. Wide base at impact. We have data from scouts, doctors, trainers, quantitative analysts, specialists in pitching mechanics they all provide an expert opinion on a player. Grade: 50, Changeup: Not a strong pitch, likely gets shelved if he goes to the bullpen. Physical Description: Displays outward leadership qualities, the type of catcher that's very involved in the game. Good weight transfer and balance as his weight shifts to his back leg at stride. Extremely pull heavy. Does have some power to the right centerfield gap, just need to see it more often. Works all four quadrants with the heater. The native of California throws a fastball that hovers around 90-92 mph with a slider and a changeup as his secondary pitches. Can change pace when playing off the sinker. Fastball: Curious to see where he is velocity wise after the shutdown. DSRs are eligible to receive company sponsored perks & a competitive benefits package. I don't need to tell you how wide the range of outcomes can be. He authored the Prospectus Q&A series at Baseball Prospectus from December 2006-May 2011 before being claimed off waivers by FanGraphs. 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. St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) February 27, 2023. Randy Flores. Flores, 45, was part of the Cardinals 2006 World Series Championship team and spent eight seasons in the Majors. Fastball: Generally in the low 90's. The Vanderbilt commit was clocked up to 98 mph on the mound but will need to work on his accuracy. 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. The Cardinals are a proud corporate partner of Diversity Awareness Partnership (DAP), a local organization that focuses on diversity, equity and inclusion. Grade: 55, Control and Command: Tough year for him. Longtime baseball scout Mike Roberts watches pitching prospects during a pre-draft workout for the Cardinals on June 4 at Busch . As an experienced college pitcher with no glaring holes in his game, Love could be a fast mover in his first couple professional seasons. This pitch is not used very often. Gordon Graceffo, RHP Isn't afraid to hustle for an extra base. We try to keep it as scientific and data-driven as possible, but our metrics arent our end-all-be-all. These college arms are candidates to move quicker than high schoolers, which may be part of the appeal for St. Louis since the organization is struggling to pitch effectively at all levels. He's more agile and improved his path through the zone. Most scouts already regard the fastball as a plus pitch. Scouts might put a timetable on a player and then when he gets into our system we might have four guys in front of him, which alters the prospects trajectory. Very consistent. Kantrovitz's background is atypical of most scouting directors. Grade: 30, Field: His glove can play multiple positions.Works hard and doesn't hesitate to give up his body to make a play. Trent Baker, RHP Patrick has found a home at third and continues to be very well-liked by our development staff. The bat must take a jump to the next level for him to be considered for a semi-everyday role however. Physical Description: Round, long arms and legs. Current key front office players include Principal Owner and CEO, Bill DeWitt, Jr.; President Bill DeWitt III; President of Baseball Operations, John Mozeliak; and Manager, Oliver Marmol. Naked eye says he should have some pop but that's not his game. 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. In his senior year of high school, the right-hander threw around 85 mph on his fastball without a developed breaking ball. Reference staff can direct you to this surrogate. 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. 62, 193 All UZR (ultimate zone rating) calculations are provided courtesy of Mitchel Lichtman. The team was established in Chicago in 1898 as the Morgan Athletic Club . When he misses with a secondary pitch it's down more often than not, or off the plate. In 2021, Mills finished with a 4.15 ERA in 80 1/3 innings with 83 strikeouts and 22 walks. Grade: 40, Arm: Strong arm. Strong forearms. Will start at-bats with it, and trusts it enough to throw it in any count. 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. 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. 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). Most of his extra base hits are well placed balls down the line. All previous footage I saw was him playing first base. Not a part of his game. Good instincts help him to cover ground. Hit: Open stance. St. Louis Cardinals. Not much room, if any, for more weight to be added. https://t.co/nUlSa3GA1V pic.twitter.com/6MzYDfwKF7. St. Louis Sportservice is currently seeking individuals who share our vision of creating special experiences one guest at a time. Simple drop and drive delivery that allows him to drive up and over the glove side. He did throw against lower quality, Division Two competition, so it is still unknown how well Baker will be able to handle professional hitters. Superb trunk rotation and quick hips; can easily see him out performing this power grade down the line. 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. Or our development guys just might say so-and-so needs more time. I do expect him to play more first base than second as he climbs the ladder. There might be 40-grade raw pop here, but his in game power is nearly at the bottom of the scale. His best change to be a big leaguer is by way of a slider heavy approach in the bullpen. Dexter Southfield HS (Brookline, Mass) Ruiz tossed 57 2/3 innings in 11 starts for Long Beach State with a 3.75 ERA while fanning 59 and walking 23. Now available, The Cardinal Nation 2021 Prospect Guide is back for a fourth year. If his bat translates to the professional ranks, then Tovalin should be able to produce enough at the plate to play first base. Lands in line during power slot. Mills joins Ryan Holgate, the Cardinals third pick of the draft, as Northwoods League veterans. There isn't much room for any added weight. Fastball: 88-91 T93. Then Covid-19 washed out his draft season, but there were some encouraging early results in the handful of games. Baker has also received plenty of praise for his work ethic from the Angelo State coaching staff. Defensively, his speed will show through a little more. Will struggle to maintain velocity deep in games though. Plenty of room for growth on his lanky frame. Really needs a DH in the National League though. Good bunter. ), Joshua Baez Outfielder 9 of 14 10 of 14 Christopher Correa, former St. Louis Cardinals scouting director, leaves the Bob Casey Federal Courthouse in Houston, Texas, U.S., on Monday, July 18, 2016. He's around the plate consistently. 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. Throws: Right. Adjusting to offspeed pitches will go a long way in improving his offensive stock. Like the rest of the pitchers that the Cardinals have selected, Ruiz gets good arm side run on his fastball. 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. Bats: Left 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. 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. All the good he does at the plate will be completely undone at the big league level due to the lack of power. [Projecting a timetable] is always difficult since it doesnt really happen in a vacuum. 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. Id guess having a background in analytics influences the way I look at assembling a staff, but at the end of the day, Id prefer not to have a department where we all think the same way or have the same set of experiences to draw upon. Overall: Pitched well in the lower levels of the minors due to his elite command and feel. St. Louis Cardinals. As a result, he pitched as a sophomore in 2021. 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. Luken Baker cranks a three-run home run to left field, giving the Cardinals a 12-4 lead in the 8th inning. Control: 60 | Command: 55. To be considered for an internship, candidates must meet the following criteria: Intern positions last for set periods of time. Tagged: 2021, Trevor Hooth, Kramer Robertson, Age: 20 yrHeight: 6-0Weight: 207 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2017 IFA, TBRuleV: 2021. For some unexplained reason his velocity was down to 86-90 during 2019, and that's back to what he was at Eastern Carolina. Love has a starters frame at 63 and 232 pounds and there is not much projection left on it. Antico was not known for his power throughout his college career, but he did hit 10 home runs and 16 doubles with Texas. Overall: The Cardinals do very well in developing arms from Latin America. Along with this partnership developed the EXPLORE Baseball Youth Career Immersion program where diverse high school students from the surrounding St. Louis community come to learn about possible career opportunities in baseball. His slider does play, but the question is if it will be enough to carry the profile. Graceffo also like to manipulate his changeup by speeding it up or slowing it down. Good plate coverage; will take walks. 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