This projects him for strong control and an ability to pitch deep into games. His changeup sits in the low 80s and his slider is more slow and loopy than hard and sharp. Generally, DSRs are expected to work a minimum of 40 hours per week. Athletic and light on his feet, Prater fields his position well. Grade: 45, Power: Over the fence power is limited to the pull-side, but his swing doesn't produce natural loft. Grade: 40. Tagged: 2021, Matt Thompson, Alvaro Seijas, Age: 25 yrHeight: 6-4Weight: 220 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2018 UDFARuleV: 2021. Active Depth Chart 40-Man Non . Control: 60 | Command: 50. 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. With his speed, a ball in the gap can be interesting. Very emotional on the mound. Strong kid with muscular arms and big thighs. 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. Became more hittable in the upper minors and was homer prone in Double-A. Grade: 45, Power: He's going to get challenged by pitchers because they can knock the bat out of his hands. Tovalin hit 15 home runs in his final collegiate season and finished his college career with 43 home runs in 769 plate appearances. Interns are not guaranteed full time employment at the conclusion of their internship. 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. Bats: Left However, Ruiz throws from the left side and has a bit more reliever risk than the previous selections. Isn't afraid to hustle for an extra base. Grade: 55. Above average bat speed now. Timed at and around 4.39 down the line from the right side. Overall: Yepez ultimate role is likely a lefty masher off the bench for a competitive club or as a DH somewhere. Slows the arm way down and it lacks significant depth or fade. This improvement continued in 2021 as he slashed .351/.421/.576/.997 with 11 home runs. Organization has been successful with pitcher's of this type in the past. Has different versions of the pitch, much slower version has tremendous depth. It can be fun to watch him pitch. Then Covid-19 washed out his draft season, but there were some encouraging early results in the handful of games. Overall: Despite maxing out at High-A, Escobar is a near big league ready reliever due to his strike throwing abilities. He backs up his low walk rates with only one homer allowed in over 80 professional innings. Students may complete multiple internship opportunities with the St. Louis Cardinals; however, no student may be an intern for more than one year. Not afraid to double up on it. Gordon Graceffo, RHP Physical Description: He looks smaller than the listed weight. 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. Having to pitch without the extra heat was a tough adjustment, and he ran into some problems in the upper minors. Excellent plate coverage and a pest in the box that is difficult to strikeout due to his tough two-strike approach. 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. Overall: Robertson's tools play up because he is a smart player who works hard. More muscular than soft, which is a recent change. The Cardinals had more than two dozen staff reductions on the business, ballpark, and baseball sides of their operation this week as they near the final month of their fiscal year. All previous footage I saw was him playing first base. Fastball velocity was down and curveball also looked to have lost some of its signature bite. Do I expect this every year with our first pick? 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. Power won't ever be his calling card, so if he is to make an offensive impact it will have to be through the hit tool Grade: 30, Power: There isn't much power to be had. 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. The 21-year-old began his college career in the bullpen with Washington State, but moved to the rotation in the COVID shortened 2020 season. 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. 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. Throws: Left. Sprays the ball to all fields and goes with the pitch well. Hit: Jones stands tall in the box and uses a small leg kick as his trigger. Lots of other moving parts, a long arm action and some spinal tilt as well. He is also a prime candidate for an under-slot deal due to being a college senior. Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 3:26 AM ET, Park Factors Also 3 OFs and 1 3Bman. Cardinals took a shot on the untapped potential. Moiss Rodrguez. He can be followed on Twitter @DavidLaurilaQA. Caught some while at Gardner-Webb, but that won't be happening as a professional. 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. Has shown traits of being an above-average pitch but will lose its shape. 65, 220 You cant necessarily do that with high school players if you expect to sign them all. Will miss and catch too much of plate with fastball. Control: 40 | Command: 30. Four quadrant type command. The 18-year-old begins with his hands near his head and when he loads, his hands go further back. His size, left-handedness and profile make him similar to Alec Burleson who the Cardinals took with the 70th pick in the 2020 draft. 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. 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. 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. Plus bat speed. He also walked (17) more than he struck out (16) in 2021, but he did not do much of either. Can change pace when playing off the sinker. Bat speed is only average right now, but that will improve as he gets stronger and in better physical shape. We are committed to working in our communities and providing a great experience for our diverse workforce and fan base. Lands in line during power slot. At times this can lead to him being off balance and pulling his head off the ball. Two-pitch mix but will mix in the occasional changeup, which I haven't seen enough of. However, 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. (Reuters) - A former scouting director for the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team pleaded guilty on Friday to criminal charges over a breach of the computer network of the rival Houston. Picks the foot up and sets it down before engaging. Intriguing fifth round selection. Physical Description: Short, and muscular with large biceps and forearms. Easy motion, not a lot of effort. Control: 45 | Command: 40. He's more agile and improved his path through the zone. Defensively, Baez played center field throughout high school. 2009 STATS OF NOTE*: Holliday: 93 G, 11 HR, 54 RBI, .286 BA Delivery & Mechanics: Works quickly with a quick delivery. He does have a good foundation as he has an easy delivery and scouts like his feel to pitch despite his young age. To be considered for an internship, candidates must meet the following criteria: Intern positions last for set periods of time. Kruczysnki wasn't selected in the Rule 5 Draft after the organization left him unprotected. Over his last three years in college and his pro debut he's hit 60 homers. Physical Description: Fully developed collegiate arm that has the frame to start and eat innings. However, he should remain a starter in the professional ranks with three above average offerings and at least average control. Redmond has easy plus raw power, and will get to it in games despite a linear, line-drive oriented swing. Naked eye says he should have some pop but that's not his game. Overall: Some unknown, but a worthwhile gamble as the system is relatively short on power, especially from the right-handed batters box. Physical Description: Short, not physically imposing or intimidating on the mound, but is a bulldog that attacks hitters. Following the season, Graceffo pitched in the Cape Cod League where he made three starts and posted a 0.69 ERA in 13 innings. Power is a plus tool. That is a solid overall profile, but it is important to note the weaker Division Two competition. Grade: 55, Arm: Arm has all the traits you could want to be plus. In terms of working on the international side, I think that is the best training any scout can get. Or our development guys just might say so-and-so needs more time. 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. Big calves. Linear bat path that produces line drive contact. In 2020, he finished with a 0.58 ERA while working as a starter. Every bit of 231 pounds. His fastball isn't in a place to be a strong enough compliment to the big sweeping breaking ball. Shows an uncanny IQ at the bag. But commands both very well. Physical Description: He's filled out his tall frame well. Develop your leadership skills and be on the fast track for a career in hospitality. Murray is rehabbing an ACL injury suffered Dec. 12, and his status to start the 2023 . Overall: He's a defense first backup catcher for me because I'm not confident in the power emerging. There's only one Cardinals baseball, and our team is dedicated to excellence - both on and off the field. 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. Hands stay up by his head pre pitch. AL NL; HOU: CWS: BAL: ARI: CHC: ATL . But, look, I dont think you have to have a masters in stats to do this job. Baez fits the profile of a power corner outfielder with Baseball America giving him 70-grade power and a 70-grade arm. Washington State University As noted above, TCN analyst Blake Newberry is writing the player scouting reports and Brian Walton is filling in the rest. . Bats: Right He generates plenty of power though and hit a monster home run off Kumar Rocker in the College World Series. Tends to struggle with breaking balls, whether that be whiffs or soft contact. - St. Louis Cardinals (Baseball team)--People . . Half-inverted windup, feet pointing towards first and upper half angled towards the plate and begins with side-step. He also played every game in center field. Top 35 Prospects: St. Louis Cardinals by Eric Longenhagen April 8, 2021 Below is an analysis of the prospects in the farm system of the St. Louis Cardinals. 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. 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 a high spin offering that plays very well off of the fastball and with the over the top arm slot. In 2021, Mills finished with a 4.15 ERA in 80 1/3 innings with 83 strikeouts and 22 walks. Cardinals Authentics Sales Associate Event Services & Merchandising St. Louis, MO, USA 01-Mar-2023 VPEVT - VP, Event Services & Merchandising Communications Game Day Associate Communications St. Louis, MO, USA Until Filled VPCOMM - VP, Communications Community Outreach Team Member (Part-Time) Cardinals Care & Community Relations St. Louis, MO, USA Basically, we translate every piece of available information into runs. You can sign up for job alerts as well to receive notifications once a new internship opportunity is available. Has some nice fade to it. Graceffo is able to manipulate his slider in a way that makes it look like two distinct pitches. Hit: Starts with hands high, with circular gyrations at about the ear level. Hit: Square stance. Encourage students to consider career options specifically in baseball as well as in the sports and entertainment industry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1y1rOxZ0PU. Team Fielding--Totals. The right-hander finished his final collegiate season with 86 strikeouts and just 13 walks in 82 innings. Distant third pitch. Grade: 45, Arm: While the glove can play anywhere, Robertson's arm is not as strong. He is the St. Louis Cardinals' fourth scouting director since 2011, and the previous one, Chris Correa, is awaiting sentencing in the computer hacking case that opened the door in the first place . Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. The St. Louis Cardinals midseason Top 30 prospects for 2021. He was drafted in 1997 by the New York Yankees from the University of Southern California, where he holds its all-time record for wins (42). Throws: Right. Tool plays up due to his high IQ and ability to get the ball out of his glove quick. Review our website and apply for one of our available positions by clicking the link below. 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. Hopefully a switch to the bullpen unlocks a tick or three on the fastball. He has since added around 10 mph on his fastball in college, while also developing his secondary pitches and adding polish. Most of his extra base hits are well placed balls down the line. Lacks the true footspeed for the shortstop position but he can make it work due to his angles and footwork. All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. Or there might be a need at a certain position and then the wheels are greased for him to fly through the system. This is strong velocity for a fastball, which when commanded well, should give Love a solid pitch. Physical Description: He plays much smaller than his frame. (All player scouting reports are written by The Cardinal Nation analyst Blake Newberry. While he's a strong defender at 1B, his bat simply does not profile in a starter's role. 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. Likely to be more of a gap threat than anything else. Love has a starters frame at 63 and 232 pounds and there is not much projection left on it. 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