We have limitless growth potential for people committed to hard work, teamwork and customer service. 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. Overall: Mostly two-pitch swingman type with some upside should command improve, neither fastball nor slider project as big league bat-missers, with enough strikes there's a solid bullpen future here in a middle/long relief way, maybe a 6th starter type if the command comes along. Azusa Pacific University Good center of gravity with strong wright transfer. With his command, he is a nice fill in option for the Cardinals to have if needed. Intriguing fifth round selection. Overall, a power corner outfielder with strong power, a strong arm, and decent athleticism gives Baez an intriguing and high ceiling package of skills. Fastball: Sits 91-94; likely nudges a bit higher in short stints. Grade: 50, Changeup: Mimics fastball, just minimal fade. Was a switch-hitter, but has abandoned hitting from the left-side. Defensively, his speed will show through a little more. This gives him the potential to draw a decent number of walks, but he may take longer to tap into his power given his inconsistent ability to hit for average. February 25, 2022. I do expect him to play more first base than second as he climbs the ladder. Grade: 20, Field: Very smooth with the leather. Thats money that our GM can allocate to another area, or a more abundant, cheaper, position. 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. Kantrovitz got back into baseball as an analyst and international scouting coordinator with the Athletics in 2009, went to the Cardinals as scouting director in 2012, rejoined the A's as an assistant GM in 2014 and became Cubs vice president of scouting in November 2019. Grade: 30, Control and Command: Struggles to go long stretches where he hits his spot. The pool amount for this pick is $211,500. Willis already underwent ulnar decompression surgery, so there is a bit of injury history on his young arm. Grade: 40, Power: There's not a ton of power to be had. 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. 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). As noted above, TCN analyst Blake Newberry is writing the player scouting reports and Brian Walton is filling in the rest. From there, if players were close, which is often the case after the first 100 picks or so, the Cards leaned to pitching. Major concerns with the body, but admittedly haven't seen much on him since the move to the Cardinals. Can resemble a slider, but his arm slot is a difficult one to throw a big curveball with tremendous depth. . On Tuesday morning, DeWitt Jr. and the Cardinals announced an extension of Mozeliak's contract as president of baseball operations through 2025, tacking two more years onto his deal that was set. His overall slash line was .387/.439/.705/1.145. 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. Assistant General Manager & Director of Scouting. 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. Overall: Yepez ultimate role is likely a lefty masher off the bench for a competitive club or as a DH somewhere. There isn't any room for more physical projection. Over his last three years in college and his pro debut he's hit 60 homers. 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. Grade: 60, Run: Not fast, but is quick. 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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). With his speed, a ball in the gap can be interesting. Swing is pretty compact, but he's prone to reaching out of the zone. https://t.co/nUlSa3GA1V pic.twitter.com/6MzYDfwKF7. Instead he went undrafted in the Rule Five draft. Hit: Strong ability to square up the baseball with a simple cut. Hit: Open stance. 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. Ruiz tossed 57 2/3 innings in 11 starts for Long Beach State with a 3.75 ERA while fanning 59 and walking 23. We get a lot of emails, letters and calls from people interested in becoming a scout. The high amount of line drives is a great result, but not being able to elevate limits the power ceiling. Mike Antico, OF Holgate is another power bat, this time from the college ranks. Grade: 40, Run: Not a speed threat. Grade: 50. Derrick Goold. August 11, 2021. Speed isn't a positive part of his game. The identities of the "fourth coaches" are new. 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Slight bend in the knees. Assistant General Manager & Director of Player Development. Graceffo increased his velocity throughout the year and was sitting 89-93 to finish 2021. Overall: A smart pitcher who isn't afraid to pitch hitters backward. Pretty much used exclusively against right-handers. Grade: 45, Power: Strength is his game, and Redmond is one of the better power bats in a system that has made adding power one of its main objectives. Bios, scouting reports and videos on all picks at The Cardinal Nation. 2020 was set to be a big year for him as he was set to hit full season ball for the first time, and we could've gotten some answers regarding the hit tool. Will struggle to maintain velocity deep in games though. Tunnels well off of the fastball up in the zone. Inflated error numbers are a reflection, in part, of his range because he can get to many balls that most players cannot. He moves better than people may think due to his size. Grade: 55, Run: Well below-average runner, not a threat to take the extra bag. Shows good barrel control and an ability to use the whole field, but still hits his fair share of grounders to the left side. Slows the arm down considerably and the tradeoff is modest arm side run. Plenty of room for growth on his lanky frame. His go to swing and miss offering. The pool amount for this pick is $353,700. More muscular than soft, which is a recent change. Love also tallied just 2.82 walks per nine innings while averaging over six innings per start. Like most high school pitchers, Willis could stand to separate the two pitches more as either one can get slurvy. Coaching Staff. The native of California throws a fastball that hovers around 90-92 mph with a slider and a changeup as his secondary pitches. Power is a plus tool. There's only one Cardinals baseball, and our team is dedicated to excellence - both on and off the field. Physical Description: Filled out frame. Four quadrant type command. Grade: 40, Control and Command: Average control, slightly below average command. Smart baseball player, and that helps the speed play up. The Vanderbilt commit was clocked up to 98 mph on the mound but will need to work on his accuracy. 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. Candidates must meet the qualifications at the time of application. Physical Description: He's filled out his tall frame well. Likes to jump at first pitch fastballs. Physical Description: Shorter, stockier build. On communication and analytics: We spend a lot of time and energy baking-in or combining things like performance data with scouting opinions. To be considered for a full time DSR position, candidates must meet the following criteria: The DSR Program is a one year program, with a potential option for a second year. In 2018, we introduced employee empowered committees that focus on employee engagement, employee recognition, and diversity and inclusion efforts. That comes down to instincts. Physical Description: Short, baby faced right-hander. Special Assistant to GM/Player Procurement. Plus raw power but I'm bumping it down a bit because he doesn't fully get all of it in games yet. Because of that when he gets bat to ball it can lead to lots of foul balls. League Register; Team Player Value--Batters. Good, quiet target that . 0. Above-average command of heater earns the pitch an average grade. Grade: 40, Curveball: Lives in the low-80s. Doesn't move that great laterally, but is a strong receiver. Standard High 3/4 slot. This is what gives him the risk of overextending his front arm, as his hands do not always get to the same spot. In terms of working on the international side, I think that is the best training any scout can get. The tool might push plus if he proves he's able to steal more successfully. When this is combined with his 60, 200-pound size, there is some reliever risk with Ruiz. He knows his literal strength, and is now hunting fastballs to lift pull side. Hit: Jones stands tall in the box and uses a small leg kick as his trigger. Handles a staff extremely well. OFP: 35Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency DepthRisk: Extreme, Age: 22 yrHeight: 6-1Weight: 234 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2019 Draft - Round 6RuleV: 2022. Cardinals took a shot on the untapped potential. 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. Unlike the previous pitchers selected by the Cardinals, Willis will likely take more time to develop. . He does scold the ball though and is one of the organizational leaders in exit velocity. Overall: This is a glove first profile, which isn't rare from the catcher positon. St. Louis initial Day 2 selection is power-hitting Massachusetts prep outfielder Joshua Baez. Grade: 40. 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. Control: 50 | Command: 40. Gets above average spin. Grade: 45, Changeup: 81-83. Tovalin has experience playing both first base and third base, but it is his bat that is likely what drew the Cardinals to him. Throws: Left. Grade: 30, Arm: Arm lacks carry, but it's playable. No, another surrogate does not exist. Asked him to get in better shape so he could play the outfield and that's exactly what he did. Holgate is quiet in his setup at the plate with a small load and a small stride. 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. Pages has a thicker frame, a high energy fireball. 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. 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. 63, 240 Physical Description: Long, lean build with tapered frame and good strength throughout. Grade: 60, Arm: His arm is more than capable of making any throw from the six. ), Joshua Baez Outfielder Physical Description: He plays much smaller than his frame. Grade: 55, Slider: Gragg's slider has flashed plus for years but never consistently gotten there, pitch relies on horizontal break more than vertical, can manipulate shape depending on handedness of hitters, likes to land for strikes, solid pitch that lacks consistent bat-missing qualities and will likely struggle to do so with frequency at the big league level. Grade: 60, Run: Easily an above average. Won't matter much if he moves to first base. Physical Description: 6'2", 165 pounds. Here at the St. Louis Cardinals, we strive to create an atmosphere of inclusiveness in order to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. On his fastball, the right-hander sits around 93 mph but can touch 96. Pairs his pitches well and will sequence efficiently. Grade: 40, Control and Command: Gragg has shown more propensity for strikes in pro ball than he did in college, but the overall projection here is limited. 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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1y1rOxZ0PU. Fastball: Primarily works up and down with the heater, and up and in against left-handers. Has a traditional 3/4 arm slot, but will drop lower occasionally. Control: 40 | Command: 30. However, Ruiz throws from the left side and has a bit more reliever risk than the previous selections. Hit: Starts with hands high, with circular gyrations at about the ear level. The Oregon native has a clean, repeatable, low-effort delivery. Distant third pitch. Absolutely not. 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. Interested to see what FaGalde looks like to start the season, and I think he can be a middle reliever long term. 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. From a scouting standpoint, Williams' left-handed power and athleticism intrigues, but he is still raw. Overall: Ralston enters the stable of college arms that the organization hoards. Grade: 40. Matt Holliday, the Cardinals Hall of Famer who was announced as the team's new bench coach Nov. 6, resigned that position. Uses it versus right-handers. The 18-year-old begins with his hands near his head and when he loads, his hands go further back. As a young draft I believe he was 20 at the time he has time on his side to keep developing and get better. Mills is the third college pitcher that the Cardinals have selected through their first five picks. TCNs 2021 Cardinals Prospect Guide 20% Off Blowout Sale. Disguised as the fastball but has late tumble away from right-handed hitters. We try to keep it as scientific and data-driven as possible, but our metrics arent our end-all-be-all. You can sign up for job alerts as well to receive notifications once a new internship opportunity is available. 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. Shows some pitch recognition skills. 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