That leads to our brand new scouting report pages that contains their reports from the preseason. Likely finds a role as a middle reliever. He had a strong freshman season, appearing in 42 games and making contact but not tapping into power. It's an above-average pitch that misses bats and generates weak contact. Overall: Robertson's tools play up because he is a smart player who works hard. Grade: 45, Power: Over the fence power is limited to the pull-side, but his swing doesn't produce natural loft. Flores, 45, was part of the Cardinals 2006 World Series Championship team and spent eight seasons in the Majors. Very emotional on the mound. 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 . Grade: 40, Field: He moves and reacts very well behind the plate. He didn't have that 95 MPH in his back pocket to make up for missed locations. Regardless, he will likely begin his career at the hot corner. Athletic and light on his feet, Prater fields his position well. Mills also spent two summers in the Northwoods League, performing well both seasons. 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. That's below average speed. Played some first base in college, but lacks the height of a big league first baseman. 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. Review the website and apply for one of the available positions by clicking the button below: Minor League Players Only: Here is a link (https://mrfdata.hmhs.com/) to the Highmark BCBS website that will take you to a series of machine-readable files containing the following information: in-network provider negotiated rates and historical out-of-network allowed amounts for providers. He's performed well in the DSL, which can be misleading but he was overshadowed by Malcom Nunezs triple crown season. I don't need to tell you how wide the range of outcomes can be. Nov 28, 2013. Isn't afraid to hustle for an extra base. Grade: 40, Power: There's not a ton of power to be had. Overall: Yepez ultimate role is likely a lefty masher off the bench for a competitive club or as a DH somewhere. St. Louis Sportservice is currently seeking individuals who share our vision of creating special experiences one guest at a time. It's an exciting profile. Grade: 50, Changeup: Mimics fastball, just minimal fade. Grade: 60, Arm: Average natural arm strength. Pitch plays up due to deception, as he hides the ball behind his body during the delivery. Relies more on weak contact and living on the black, or just off the plate. He is able to control all three of his pitches and is at his best when he is locating them at the bottom of the strike zone. In 2018, we introduced employee empowered committees that focus on employee engagement, employee recognition, and diversity and inclusion efforts. 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. Mike Antico is the first hitter the Cardinals have selected since Ryan Holgate in Competitive Balance Round B. Good center of gravity with strong wright transfer. Won't matter much if he moves to first base. Smart baseball player, and that helps the speed play up. There are games where his command is not as sharp and that's when things start to go south. Prospects Live Staff. Speed tool shows up more defensively for Mendoza. Making contact is the key here. 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). The bat must take a jump to the next level for him to be considered for a semi-everyday role however. With his speed, a ball in the gap can be interesting. 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. The people putting the pieces together are a big reason why. His curveball sits in the lower to mid 70s. 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.. Grade: 45, Run: His speed helps his game on both sides of the ball. Fastball: Primarily works up and down with the heater, and up and in against left-handers. Overall: Despite maxing out at High-A, Escobar is a near big league ready reliever due to his strike throwing abilities. Grade: 50, Curveball: More of a sweeping breaking ball with horizontal break. Grade: 55, Changeup: Sits around 85. Bats: Right He is getting stronger, but any power he has will come from extra base hits that stay in the park. Mills is the third college pitcher that the Cardinals have selected through their first five picks. Lifts leg waist high, and has a traditional drop and drive delivery. Lands in line during power slot. Repeatability is high. 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. Overall: A smart pitcher who isn't afraid to pitch hitters backward. If the power is real or the hit tool improves, then his upside increases substantially. The Cardinals may believe they can add more velocity to the heater given his size. 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. Hit: Yepez underwent a physical transformation of sorts, trading some baby fat for muscle, and the results were encouraging. Throws: Right. We are committed to working in our communities and providing a great experience for our diverse workforce and fan base. Regis Jesuit High School (Denver, CO) His pitch data isn't as promising as some of the other recent college arms, so I have him ranked behind them. The St. Louis Cardinals are committed to building an inclusive organization where we not only have a diverse workforce, but a culture where diverse ideas and opinions are shared. Upon the discontinuation of the American Association Baseball League in 1891, the then St. Louis Browns (not to be confused with the American League St. Louis Browns of 1902-1953) joined the National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, later known simply as the National League in 1892. He's likely a two-pitch reliever that could move quickly when baseball resumes. Patrick has found a home at third and continues to be very well-liked by our development staff. 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. Osvaldo Tovalin, 3B Arm is playable at third, but the glove isn't. Tagged: 2021, Julio E. Rodriguez, Trevor Hooth, Age: 24 yrHeight: 6-1Weight: 231 lbsHits/Throws: L/RAcquired: 2019 Draft - Round 32RuleV: 2022. This gives him a walk rate (3.6 BB/9) that is a bit higher than the last few picks by the Cardinals. He knows his literal strength, and is now hunting fastballs to lift pull side. 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. 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. Scouting Director: Randy Flores Ballpark: Busch Stadium III Attendance: 3,480,393 (2nd of 15) . 60, 200 Age: 25 yrHeight: 6-3Weight: 210 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2018 Draft - Round CBARuleV: 2021. He does scold the ball though and is one of the organizational leaders in exit velocity. Has cutter like action at times. Shows an uncanny IQ at the bag. Hit: Crouched stance. Grade: 50, Changeup: Not a fan of this pitch, and if he's a reliever he should just scrap it. Linda Brauer. The carrying tool here. Maxed out physically and considerably old for a prospect. Good instincts help him to cover ground. He's too advanced for the lower levels and is a dark horse candidate to pitch in the big leagues as soon as 2021. The right-hander appears to be another strong candidate to enter the rotation in the professional ranks. 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. 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. The right-hander finished his final collegiate season with 86 strikeouts and just 13 walks in 82 innings. When he finds a gap, don't hold your breath for a triple. Antico was not known for his power throughout his college career, but he did hit 10 home runs and 16 doubles with Texas. When this is combined with his 60, 200-pound size, there is some reliever risk with Ruiz. Tagged: 2021, Matt Thompson, Alex FaGalde, Age: 26 yrHeight: 5-10Weight: 166 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2017 Draft - Round 4RuleV: 2020. He's fluent in english as well as spanish which is obviously huge in today's game, especially for a catcher. Do I expect this every year with our first pick? Assistant General Manager & Director of Scouting. Not a threat to steal but has a high IQ on the base paths. Grade: 40, Control and Command: Average control, slightly below average command. These committees help with creating an atmosphere of inclusiveness, positive reinforcement to employee performance and creating working conditions that encourage employees to commit enthusiastically to the organization's goals and values. If the velocity didn't take a dip he likely gets protected by the Cardinals this winter. For some unexplained reason his velocity was down to 86-90 during 2019, and that's back to what he was at Eastern Carolina. 12-to-6 break. Excellent plate coverage and a pest in the box that is difficult to strikeout due to his tough two-strike approach. 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. Good weight transfer and balance as his weight shifts to his back leg at stride. Ranked the Cardinals No. He lacks the range and speed to play in the outfield. His size, left-handedness and profile make him similar to Alec Burleson who the Cardinals took with the 70th pick in the 2020 draft. On methodology and valuation: When you talk about our methodology, its not rocket science. His hands are solid and he will make all the plays on balls hit to him. Power is a plus tool. Good glovework down the line and soft hands helps him make difficult plays. He's around the plate consistently. True development test. And, fortunately, Stephen has not stopped hitting. You can sign up for job alerts as well to receive notifications once a new internship opportunity is available. Shows good barrel control and an ability to use the whole field, but still hits his fair share of grounders to the left side. Tool plays up due to his high IQ and ability to get the ball out of his glove quick. Pitch does have some life on it and he's able to throw it for strikes. Throws: Right. Bats: Left Ultimately, what you need to do is develop a feel for scouting. August 11, 2021. Overall: His game right now is built around running and defense. Don't see it working very well behind the plate, but it's been two years and a lot can happen during that time. Any physical projection in the body would lean in the negative direction. Grade: 45, Changeup: 81-83. Overall: Prater can become a backend starter if the control moves to plus and/or if the changeup takes a step forward. I just don't think the glove is playable in the field though. Tagged: 2021, Trevor Hooth, Griffin Roberts, Live Looks: Seton Hall at North Carolina, 2/17, This Week in Baseball Cards - 2/20 - 2/26. The team was established in Chicago in 1898 as the Morgan Athletic Club . Utilizes an inverted windup. The defensive side of things might just be good enough to give Rodriguez a chance in the big leagues. Will manipulate it between 4 seam and sinker. Overall: Ralston enters the stable of college arms that the organization hoards. We were, and still do, try to take players who are versatile defensively. Hands start at chest before dropping down the hip height on the rocker stop. Will struggle to maintain velocity deep in games though. 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. In 2018 Yepez's average flyball distance was 272 feet, per Prospect Live's MinorsGraphs tool. It might be limiting for us if we stick to a rigid strategy that is not data-driven. Modest toe tap. 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. Physical Description: Barrel chested with big shoulders and strong forearms. That may seem counter intuitive its a spending environment but its arguably the best bang for your buck in any area of procurement. At times, its helpful to have a feel for how much our scouts need to like a player with, say, a poor performance track record, in order for him to be in our draft wheelhouse. Standard High 3/4 slot. Just don't expect many highlight reel plays. His progress has been outstanding so far. But commands both very well. Heavy downward plane due to six-foot-six frame and aforementioned extreme over the top arm slot. Throws: Right. 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). To be considered for an internship, candidates must meet the following criteria: Intern positions last for set periods of time. Control: 60 | Command: 50. Overall: Part of what helps him is throwing from the unique low 3/4 arm slot. Arizona Cardinals With Kyler Murray , the quarterback position is set long term, but not so much short term. TCNs 2021 Cardinals Prospect Guide 20% Off Blowout Sale. The pool amount for this pick is $153,300. 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. Upper and lower half stay in sync well through delivery. Low and inefficient spin limits the success of the pitch. He also commands a slider and a changeup, which gives him a solid three pitch mix. Moiss Rodrguez. Bats: Right St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) February 27, 2023. He can run into some homers when he pulls the ball, but any power is likely going to be gap to gap rather than over the fence. Staff comments (individual rankings in parentheses) Message board community . There is room to add some to the frame, but for his height he is built well. Hit: Strong ability to square up the baseball with a simple cut. Adjusting to offspeed pitches will go a long way in improving his offensive stock. Can resemble a slider, but his arm slot is a difficult one to throw a big curveball with tremendous depth. Physical Description: Filled out frame. 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). Special Assistant to GM/Player Procurement. Absolutely does not get cheated. 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. Angelo State University The 2020 Cardinals overcame an outbreak of COVID-19 and a prolonged quarantine to reach the playoffs for a second consecutive year and post a 13th consecutive winning season. He has since added around 10 mph on his fastball in college, while also developing his secondary pitches and adding polish. Fastball: 88-91 T93. Small hitch in the swing, but makes up for it with good control of the barrel and keeps the bat through the zone for a long time. His go to swing and miss offering. For more than 60 years, Delaware North Sportservice has been teaming up with the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium to provide the passionate Cardinals fans a memorable game-day experience. Hit: Open stance. Applications will be accepted for current season openings only. He holds runners very well and will vary his timing pitch by pitch with runners on base. Between instincts and speed he's got the 'wow' factor defensively. 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. . Grade: 70, Arm: It's a plus arm for Mendoza. Throws: Left. 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. Cardinals Roster & Staff. Cardinals took a shot on the untapped potential. Tagged: 2021, Evan Kruczynski, Matt Thompson, Age: 24 yrHeight: 6-0Weight: 245 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2015 IFARuleV: 2020. Antico began his college career with St. Johns where he played four seasons. As of now, Love appears to have the ceiling of a back-of-the-rotation starter with room to grow into a mid-rotation starter if he can become more consistent with his secondary offerings. Top Prospect . Alfredo Ruiz is another college starter with more pitchability than stuff. Basically, we translate every piece of available information into runs. Grade: 50, Slider: Tight late break on the pitch. Good bunter. Grade: 30, Control and Command: Command and control have both improved since he left UCLA. He can be followed on Twitter @DavidLaurilaQA. Over his last three years in college and his pro debut he's hit 60 homers. Or our development guys just might say so-and-so needs more time. Strong transfers and plus ability to get out of the crouch can slow a running game to a halt. Absolutely not. In 219 career college games, Antico stole 85 bases and walked (143) more than he struck out (137). Shows some pitch recognition skills. In terms of working on the international side, I think that is the best training any scout can get. 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. He generates plenty of power though and hit a monster home run off Kumar Rocker in the College World Series. 62, 193 Frame essentially is what it is. This gives him a repeatable delivery, and if he can limit his walks then he has a chance to stick in the rotation. 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. Keeps his hands out front. He also walked (17) more than he struck out (16) in 2021, but he did not do much of either. 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. Additionally, of his 86 hits, 32 went for extra bases. Works all four quadrants with the heater. Hands are shoulder height.Toe tap on the load. Mills does not project to be a high-strikeout pitcher. University of Texas Bats: Left Hit: Jones stands tall in the box and uses a small leg kick as his trigger. Interested to see what FaGalde looks like to start the season, and I think he can be a middle reliever long term. Now available, The Cardinal Nation 2021 Prospect Guide is back for a fourth year. Working with us means you're ready to face exciting new challenges in the sports business world with poise, confidence and tenacity. Might have the best fastball command of anyone on this list. 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. He begins with a long stride back and the delivery really slows down, but then its a quick leg kick. 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. Linear bat path that produces line drive contact. Grade: 300. jim martin death couples massage class san diego beaver falls football st louis cardinals coaching staff salaries. Organization has been successful with pitcher's of this type in the past. 4 seam mostly used up in the zone. Quality literally varies pitch-by-pitch. 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. 65, 220 University of Arizona $3,000,000. Grade: 45, Splitter: Plays well off the fastball. In 2016, he became the Cardinals' Head Team Orthopedic Surgeon. Won't steal any bases either. Baez is one of the youngest players in the class, which seems to be an early trend for the Cardinals. Not afraid to throw the fastball inside, will work to all four quadrants. Michael Girsch, the club's assistant general manager, is part of that brain trust. St. Louis Sportservice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Luken Baker's three-run jack. Like previous selections Joshua Baez and Ryan Holgate, Tovalin profiles as a power corner player. However, he should remain a starter in the professional ranks with three above average offerings and at least average control. That's too high for a player over the league average age. Review our website and apply for one of our available positions by clicking the link below. At least 12. Strong kid with muscular arms and big thighs.

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