The 36-year-old former Ivy League shortstop has been the clubs Director of Scouting since January 2012. Can spray the ball to all fields. Swing is pretty compact, but he's prone to reaching out of the zone. Tagged: 2021, Trevor Hooth, Griffin Roberts, Live Looks: Seton Hall at North Carolina, 2/17, This Week in Baseball Cards - 2/20 - 2/26. Two mammoth homers in some of the video I found. Baez fits the profile of a power corner outfielder with Baseball America giving him 70-grade power and a 70-grade arm. Hit: Square stance. He's worked on shortening his swing to make more contact, so that's something to watch for as we head into 2021. As a young draft I believe he was 20 at the time he has time on his side to keep developing and get better. Following the season, Graceffo pitched in the Cape Cod League where he made three starts and posted a 0.69 ERA in 13 innings. Overall: He's a defense first backup catcher for me because I'm not confident in the power emerging. Gordon Graceffo, RHP 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. Tagged: 2021, Matt Thompson, Chandler Redmond, Age: 23 yrHeight: 6-1Weight: 200 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2014 IFA, ATLRuleV: 2020. Really needs a DH in the National League though. https://t.co/nUlSa3GA1V pic.twitter.com/6MzYDfwKF7. His progress has been outstanding so far. Austin Love spent his first two collegiate seasons in North Carolinas bullpen. In 2020, he finished with a 0.58 ERA while working as a starter. Despite his 64, 215-pound frame, the 22-year-old sits 88-92 mph with his fastball, with good run on the pitch. Pitch plays up due to deception, as he hides the ball behind his body during the delivery. Capable of making any throw. Overall: Yepez ultimate role is likely a lefty masher off the bench for a competitive club or as a DH somewhere. Picks the foot up and sets it down before engaging. Fastball: Lives at 86-90, but gets good ride up in the zone. Timed at and around 4.39 down the line from the right side. As an experienced college pitcher with no glaring holes in his game, Love could be a fast mover in his first couple professional seasons. 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. 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. His changeup sits in the low 80s and his slider is more slow and loopy than hard and sharp. Fastball: Curious to see where he is velocity wise after the shutdown. Throws across his body, leads to an uncomfortable at bat for lefties. Hands start at chest before dropping down the hip height on the rocker stop. Tagged: 2021, Trevor Hooth, Kramer Robertson, Age: 20 yrHeight: 6-0Weight: 207 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2017 IFA, TBRuleV: 2021. Despite this, he does need to work on his control and command. Age: 19 yrHeight: 6-2Weight: 165 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2018 IFARuleV: 2022. The rise again with the leg left, then start to break as the leg goes down. The 23-year-olds best tools are his plate discipline and speed as he stole 41 bases and had an absurd 20.3% walk rate in 2021. Correa pleaded guilty . Not optimistic that there's much on the arm here. This is a developing skill that will likely be the carrying tool. The St. Louis Cardinals midseason Top 30 prospects for 2021. Not a strong fielder. He moves better than people may think due to his size. Standard High 3/4 slot. There are games where his command is not as sharp and that's when things start to go south. Scouting reports; 1951; G-Y Contributor: Rickey, Branch Date: 1906; Manuscript/Mixed Material Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1952; A-E . Rather, he profiles more as a dependable, strike-throwing, innings eater. Asked him to get in better shape so he could play the outfield and that's exactly what he did. No matter where you start, Delaware North exposes you to the dynamic systems of an industry leader. DSRs are primarily responsible for revenue buy building strong, lasting relationships with our fans. Grade: 70, Arm: It's a plus arm for Mendoza. Physical Description: Filled out frame. His fastball isn't in a place to be a strong enough compliment to the big sweeping breaking ball. Its become almost a trendy thing to want to do, but sometimes I think people overlook how grueling scouting jobs are. Tagged: 2021, Matt Thompson, Alvaro Seijas, Age: 25 yrHeight: 6-4Weight: 220 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2018 UDFARuleV: 2021. He lacks the range and speed to play in the outfield. In the summer of 2019, the right-hander finished with a 2.89 ERA while working out of the rotation and the bullpen. Or there might be a need at a certain position and then the wheels are greased for him to fly through the system. Breaks toward the backfoot of right-handers. Love has a starters frame at 63 and 232 pounds and there is not much projection left on it. Not a threat to steal but has a high IQ on the base paths. Control: 45 | Command: 40. Take the next step and apply TODAY! Additionally, of his 86 hits, 32 went for extra bases. Physical Description: Has ideal starters frame; long and lean with broad shoulders. Great at blocking pitches. Alec Willis. Grade: 55, Run: Below-average runner, but a deceptive first step. That may seem counter intuitive its a spending environment but its arguably the best bang for your buck in any area of procurement. He can hit all types of pitches but will need to cut down on his swing-and-miss against breaking pitches. Scouting Director: Randy Flores Ballpark: Busch Stadium III Attendance: 3,480,393 (2nd of 15) . Baez is one of the youngest players in the class, which seems to be an early trend for the Cardinals. The team was established in Chicago in 1898 as the Morgan Athletic Club . His pitch data isn't as promising as some of the other recent college arms, so I have him ranked behind them. 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. Finishes with push leg swing high and across. Will throw it for strikes. This is what gives him the risk of overextending his front arm, as his hands do not always get to the same spot. Salaries for players heading to an arbitration hearing are shown as the midpoint of the figures the team and player filed. 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. Slight bend in the knees. The California native has below average speed and grades out as a below average fielder with a below average arm. If he's going to issue walks the batter has to earn it. 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. Like most high school pitchers, Willis could stand to separate the two pitches more as either one can get slurvy. He then joined the University of Texas as a graduate transfer for the 2021 season. It can flash tighter break to create whiffs, but not often. Azusa Pacific University 62, 193 It's a straight over the top release, which allows him to stay on top of the baseball and land over his front leg. The native of California throws a fastball that hovers around 90-92 mph with a slider and a changeup as his secondary pitches. Grade: 40. Grade: 60, Field: Played mostly third base for Johnson City in his professional debut, but also spent time at second and first. Mills also spent two summers in the Northwoods League, performing well both seasons. Florida Complex League Cardinals Notebook 2021 Week 2, Now Available 2021 Cardinals Prospect Guide. 63, 232 He backs up his low walk rates with only one homer allowed in over 80 professional innings. 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. Copyright 2017-23 The Cardinal Nation. Tovalin has experience playing both first base and third base, but it is his bat that is likely what drew the Cardinals to him. Tagged: 2021, Matt Thompson, Evan Mendoza, Age: 22 yrHeight: 6-0Weight: 184 lbsHits/Throws: S/LAcquired: 2020 Draft - Round 3RuleV: 2023. The three. 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. He knows his literal strength, and is now hunting fastballs to lift pull side. Likely finds a role as a middle reliever. Tovalin hit 15 home runs in his final collegiate season and finished his college career with 43 home runs in 769 plate appearances. Team Fielding--Totals. Thick core and lower half. Control: 55 | Command: 50. Overall: Rodriguez is a lotto ticket with intriguing offensive tools. Physical Description: Short and lean build. Will be prone to shifts, and since he doesn't run well, it's fair to assume low batting averages. Hands are shoulder height.Toe tap on the load. 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. From what I've gathered he will flash a good one followed by 3-4 mediocre or worse versions of this pitch. The Cardinals are a proud corporate partner of Diversity Awareness Partnership (DAP), a local organization that focuses on diversity, equity and inclusion. Antico began his college career with St. Johns where he played four seasons. Grade: 55, Changeup: He has good feel for the changeup but the command of the pitch is inconsistent. Dan Kantrovitz is one of the reasons the St. Louis Cardinals are good. I see why the organization took a flyer here, as he has the frame, big breaking ball and high release point that they covet. He has since added around 10 mph on his fastball in college, while also developing his secondary pitches and adding polish. Control: 50 | Command: 40. He's likely a two-pitch reliever that could move quickly when baseball resumes. Bats: Left Your dad would love him. 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. 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. 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. 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. Interns are not guaranteed full time employment at the conclusion of their internship. The native of New Jersey profiles as a centerfielder in the professional ranks due to his speed. Pages has a thicker frame, a high energy fireball. He can be a joy to watch with the glove because he can make plays that would be though impossible. Grade: 60, Run: Easily an above average. Sprays the ball to all fields and goes with the pitch well. Relies more on weak contact and living on the black, or just off the plate. . Grade: 55, Run: Well below-average runner, not a threat to take the extra bag. If not, he can still add value through defense, base running, and walks. Grade: 55, Changeup: Sits around 85. Nov 28, 2013. Gets himself into good fielding position. Just trying to find athletes, or up-the-middle guys Im asked that a lot but we dont really look at it that way. Coaching Staff; Name Age DoB Role Start Date End Date; Oliver Marmol: 35: us US: Jul 2, 1986: Manager: Apr 7: Oct 5: Skip Schumaker . Difficult to get looks at a player with so few games under his belt. 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. Physical Description: Older arm that was a senior sign and has pitched his way onto prospect lists. The profile of a player that is going to save us money down the road is based on quite a bit of analysisand it is rarely obvious. RHP (All player scouting reports are written by The Cardinal Nation analyst Blake Newberry. Trent Baker is another productive pitchability starting pitcher. He's an off the charts makeup guy and likely has a future in coaching or player development if he wants it as well. DSRs are eligible to receive company sponsored perks & a competitive benefits package. 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. Interesting guy with a range of outcomes as wide as anyone on this list. Smart baseball player, and that helps the speed play up. The Cardinals will be returning almost the same team in 2023. Grade: 30. Hands start at neck height and remain there until hand break.Knee comes to chest height when hands break. 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. His go to swing and miss offering. More so, hes one of the reasons they promise to remain good. Patient hitter with good knowledge of the zone, which does translate to walks, but also makes him strikeout prone if he is too careful. Grade: 30, Run: Well below-average runner. Grade: 50, Power: Above-average raw power that shows fringe-average during games. Grade: 40, Arm: From what I've seen on showcase videos it looks like he sort of pushes the baseball as he throws it. $3,000,000. The pool amount for this pick is $171,200. Applications will be accepted for current season openings only. Flores, 45, was part of the Cardinals 2006 World Series Championship team and spent eight seasons in the Majors. Grade: 45, Field: Moves well laterally for his size. Unpredictable with how he mixes it in. Good instincts help him to cover ground. Grade: 55, Control and Command: Tough year for him. Hit: Open stance. Mike Antico, OF 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. Major League and Minor League Baseball data provided by Major League Baseball. The biggest question mark will be what happens with him offensively. Generally, interns are expected to work a minimum of 15 hours per week. It is also a lot easier said than done, because you still have to execute it and hit on certain players. It seems that the Cardinals are looking to replenish their minor league pitching depth with college pitchers in this draft. Physical Description: He looks smaller than the listed weight. All UZR (ultimate zone rating) calculations are provided courtesy of Mitchel Lichtman. 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. Graceffo has been a starter for Villanova since he set foot on campus. Prospects Live Staff. 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Not a part of his game. Most of his extra base hits are well placed balls down the line. The corner infielder stole nine bases in the 2021 season, so he may have enough quickness to stick at third base long term. Good glovework down the line and soft hands helps him make difficult plays. The 21-year-old has a highly productive season for Arizona after struggling to hit for average as a freshman. The Cardinals have as many as 12 coaching positions in the minor leagues that are not being renewed, and one full-time scout is not being renewed. Handles a staff extremely well. Grade: 40, Curveball: Lives in the low-80s. Grade: 30, Field: His glove can play multiple positions.Works hard and doesn't hesitate to give up his body to make a play. Control: 60 | Command: 50. Overall: Despite maxing out at High-A, Escobar is a near big league ready reliever due to his strike throwing abilities. He has a good solid frame that's well developed. Pretty much used exclusively against right-handers. This is strong velocity for a fastball, which when commanded well, should give Love a solid pitch. Attacks hitters; would think he throws 100+ with how he attacks. 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. Different motions but was a pitcher briefly at NC State. Superb trunk rotation and quick hips; can easily see him out performing this power grade down the line. Transactions/Roster Matrix; Age: 25 yrHeight: 6-3Weight: 210 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2018 Draft - Round CBARuleV: 2021. Just don't expect many highlight reel plays. We have data from scouts, doctors, trainers, quantitative analysts, specialists in pitching mechanics they all provide an expert opinion on a player. Derrick Goold. Generally sat in the same velo band in college both at Connors State and Oklahoma State. 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