. Hit: Yepez underwent a physical transformation of sorts, trading some baby fat for muscle, and the results were encouraging. Bats: Right Inflated error numbers are a reflection, in part, of his range because he can get to many balls that most players cannot. It likely excels at second more than anywhere, but can be usable at short because of the accuracy. The pitch has a natural sinking action and generates groundballs. 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. Cardinals took a shot on the untapped potential. Timing is good, everything is where you want it to be on foot strike. Grade: 45, Run: His speed helps his game on both sides of the ball. Ruiz is smooth and athletic on the mound, which may give the Cardinals confidence that he can develop as a starter. Grade: 45, Changeup: 81-83. Tunnels well off of the fastball up in the zone. In the summer of 2019, the right-hander finished with a 2.89 ERA while working out of the rotation and the bullpen. The pool amount for this pick is $211,500. The St. Louis Cardinals partner with a number of local organizations that focus on diversity and inclusion as well as participate in programs through MLB and MiLB that support diverse and inclusive workplaces. Breaks toward the backfoot of right-handers. The Cardinals will likely be able to save money on their string of college pitchers, which should free up enough money to sign Alec Willis to an over-slot bonus. 16.8% SwStr% was the sixth worst mark in the league. But, look, I dont think you have to have a masters in stats to do this job. Age: 19 yrHeight: 6-2Weight: 165 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2018 IFARuleV: 2022. Throws from a low 3/4 arm slot. He has not always been consistent with these pitches, but a three-pitch mix with control gives Love good upside. Tagged: 2021, Julio E. Rodriguez, Trevor Hooth, Age: 24 yrHeight: 6-1Weight: 231 lbsHits/Throws: L/RAcquired: 2019 Draft - Round 32RuleV: 2022. . Grade: 55, Control and Command: Tough year for him. Major concerns with the body, but admittedly haven't seen much on him since the move to the Cardinals. Physical Description: Has a stocky, well built frame that will help him endure the tough life of a catcher. Rosters/Players/Moves. Delivery & Mechanics: Starts on the first base side of the rubber. If he has a swing and miss pitch, this is as close as it gets. Bats: Left Tagged: 2021, Matt Thompson, Chandler Redmond, Age: 23 yrHeight: 6-1Weight: 200 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2014 IFA, ATLRuleV: 2020. Grade: 50, Curveball: More of a sweeping breaking ball with horizontal break. He also commands a slider and a changeup, which gives him a solid three pitch mix. Grade: 50, Changeup: His best pitch. Patient hitter with good knowledge of the zone, which does translate to walks, but also makes him strikeout prone if he is too careful. He can play an average first base, but at the moment doesn't hit enough for that spot, and probably won't ever really, and while his arm fits at third the rest of him doesn't. Not optimistic that there's much on the arm here. He's more agile and improved his path through the zone. In 219 career college games, Antico stole 85 bases and walked (143) more than he struck out (137). RHP Delivery & Mechanics: Fast, loose delivery. Tagged: 2021, Trevor Hooth, Thomas Parsons, Age: 24 yrHeight: 6-1Weight: 220 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2018 IFARuleV: 2020. OFP: 35Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency DepthRisk: Extreme, Age: 22 yrHeight: 6-1Weight: 234 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2019 Draft - Round 6RuleV: 2022. Holgate played all 55 games this season in right field for Arizona, but he profiles better as a left fielder in the professional ranks. 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. His stuff was down and he had to adjust by becoming more fine and not being as aggressive. by Retrosheet. Grade: 60, Arm: His arm is more than capable of making any throw from the six. Moves very well on the mound, is flexible and fields position very well. On the high school/college dynamic: With the new CBA, the depth of your draft is going to have to come from college players, because most high school players wont sign for under $100,000. He's never going to be an exceptional strike thrower. As a result, he pitched as a sophomore in 2021. His mechanics can get slower when he throws this breaking ball. Not a part of his game. Low and inefficient spin limits the success of the pitch. He has a good solid frame that's well developed. Work schedules and number of hours will vary based on the internship. 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. Direct Sales Representative (DSR) Program: Provide eligible students with meaningful projects and assignments that will assist them in making career choices and provide them with valuable work experience. Gary LaRocque. He does scold the ball though and is one of the organizational leaders in exit velocity. Interns will be paid an hourly rate based on current minimum wage standards. Most scouts grade him as an above average fielder, which gives him the chance to begin his professional career in center field. Timed at and around 4.39 down the line from the right side. He has the profile of a player who could move quickly through the Cardinals organization. Above-average eye; doesn't chase often, but when he does it's on offspeed pitches down. Luken Baker cranks a three-run home run to left field, giving the Cardinals a 12-4 lead in the 8th inning. 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. On methodology and valuation: When you talk about our methodology, its not rocket science. When he misses with a secondary pitch it's down more often than not, or off the plate. Pitched as a swing man that's earned rotation spots based on performance. When he finds a gap, don't hold your breath for a triple. Overall: The Cardinals outrighted him off of the 40-man after the Covid-19 outbreak and he went unclaimed. The Cardinals may believe they can add more velocity to the heater given his size. Despite this, he does need to work on his control and command. St. Louis Sportservice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Grade: 50, Curveball: Good depth and command of the pitch for his age and experience level. Grade: 45, Arm: While the glove can play anywhere, Robertson's arm is not as strong. With his speed, a ball in the gap can be interesting. I don't need to tell you how wide the range of outcomes can be. He's likely a two-pitch reliever that could move quickly when baseball resumes. The pool amount for this pick is $144,600. He might run into some over the fence, but his swing is built more for line drives. Throws: Right. While in the rotation in 2021, Love finished the year with a 3.71 ERA and 129 strikeouts in 102 innings. 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. Arizona Cardinals With Kyler Murray , the quarterback position is set long term, but not so much short term. He hammers pitches up in the zone due to a mostly level bat path, but still drives the ball due to raw strength. Two mammoth homers in some of the video I found. 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. He's performed well in the DSL, which can be misleading but he was overshadowed by Malcom Nunezs triple crown season. On an off night when he lacks fastball command he can't really use the slider either. Holgate is another power bat, this time from the college ranks. Hands stay up by his head pre pitch. Other part-timers will also not be back with the. Fastball: 88-91 T93. Grade: 40. We are proud participants in multiple community service initiatives that support our immensely diverse fan base. He was sitting in the low-90s and even nudging 95 at times. Overall: Kruczynski attacks hitters north and south, which makes him a good fit for the modern game. Not a threat to steal but has a high IQ on the base paths. When he throws it like a slider, it is a bit faster and has sharper break. Any physical projection in the body would lean in the negative direction. 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. Physical Description: 6'2", 165 pounds. August 4, 2021. We want to figure out how its going to save us the most money down the road and be the most productive for us. He generates plenty of power though and hit a monster home run off Kumar Rocker in the College World Series. 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. 64, 210 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. Kantrovitzs background is atypical of most scouting directors. Baker has also received plenty of praise for his work ethic from the Angelo State coaching staff. Alfredo Ruiz is another college starter with more pitchability than stuff. From scouting to player development to the Win column, they excel in all areas. If we didnt allow some wiggle room quite a bit of wiggle room in some cases from the influence of our scouts voices, wed be off.. Patrick has found a home at third and continues to be very well-liked by our development staff. Trent Baker is another productive pitchability starting pitcher. His patience to get him in hitters counts helps the hit tool play up. The St. Louis Cardinals have traditionally been a force in the National League. League Register; Team Player Value--Batters. More muscular than soft, which is a recent change. Plays better as a pitch to steal a strike early rather than create one late. We have limitless growth potential for people committed to hard work, teamwork and customer service. It looks like he starts his hands remarkably late, but his wrists and forearms are so strong he's still able to get the bat to the ball. Throws: Left. Mills joins Ryan Holgate, the Cardinals third pick of the draft, as Northwoods League veterans. Redmond is going as far as the bat allows. There are games where his command is not as sharp and that's when things start to go south. The native of California throws a fastball that hovers around 90-92 mph with a slider and a changeup as his secondary pitches. Between instincts and speed he's got the 'wow' factor defensively. Two-pitch mix but will mix in the occasional changeup, which I haven't seen enough of. 225 Tagged: 2021, Matt Thompson, Evan Mendoza, Age: 22 yrHeight: 6-0Weight: 184 lbsHits/Throws: S/LAcquired: 2020 Draft - Round 3RuleV: 2023. Hands start at neck height and remain there until hand break.Knee comes to chest height when hands break. Uses it versus right-handers. We try to keep it as scientific and data-driven as possible, but our metrics arent our end-all-be-all. Lacks first step quickness. His best change to be a big leaguer is by way of a slider heavy approach in the bullpen. Gordon Graceffo, RHP Gordon Graceffo is another classic Cardinals selection. No matter where you start, Delaware North exposes you to the dynamic systems of an industry leader. Also 3 OFs and 1 3Bman. Has cutter like action at times. When he misses it's traditionally up. Likes to use early in the count to steal a strike. Grade: 45, Control and Command: Likes to try to force the front door slider at times, but loses the release point. Average grade because I'm assuming some growth occurred here. Works it down in the zone and primarily against righties. Following the season, Graceffo pitched in the Cape Cod League where he made three starts and posted a 0.69 ERA in 13 innings. Delivery & Mechanics: His windup is a bit of a flashback to simpler times, with the windmill type arm swing that you see in the black and white highlights. 60, 200 Beyond the strength his arm is accurate too, which really helps him make fantastic plays defensively. Encourage students to consider career options specifically in baseball as well as in the sports and entertainment industry. Osvaldo Tovalin, 3B August 11, 2021. He also never demonstrated pinpoint control in the past, and that shows when the velocity is way down. Long, skinny limbs and a small waist. Grade: 40, Power: His immense strength shows through just by watching him play. Coaching Staff. Plus command and a good amount of natural glove side run/sink Grade: 40, Curveball: The newest pitch in his arsenal. It can be fun to watch him pitch. Good, quiet target that really excels framing the low pitch. Capable of making any throw. This general lack of defensive promise will put more pressure on Holgates bat, which will need to be his carrying tool. The pool amount for this pick is $270,300. In 2018 Yepez's average flyball distance was 272 feet, per Prospect Live's MinorsGraphs tool. The Cardinals will be returning almost the same team in 2023. That's too high for a player over the league average age. The southpaw has shown plenty of improvement throughout his college career. I think he manipulates it a bit, adding and subtracting from the pitch's depth. His overall slash line was .387/.439/.705/1.145. He also walked (17) more than he struck out (16) in 2021, but he did not do much of either. Wide base at impact. Not afraid to throw the fastball inside, will work to all four quadrants. Physical Description: Older arm that was a senior sign and has pitched his way onto prospect lists. 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. More so, hes one of the reasons they promise to remain good. In terms of working on the international side, I think that is the best training any scout can get. He's going to require serious body maintenance, and you don't see many soft bodied catches nowadays. Grade: 40, Arm: From what I've seen on showcase videos it looks like he sort of pushes the baseball as he throws it. 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. Throws: Right. Will throw it in fastball counts, and it can get swing and misses as well as generate weak contact. Collection of average to above-average tools. The 21-year-old slugged .705 in his final collegiate season in 2021. His go to swing and miss offering. Above-average depth and plus command. Just don't expect many highlight reel plays. An efficient delivery with no frills. His curveball sits in the lower to mid 70s. Well get some feedback pretty immediately if were too heavily skewed in one direction.. The 36-year-old former Ivy League shortstop has been the clubs Director of Scouting since January 2012. Physical Description: Long, lean build with tapered frame and good strength throughout. 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). He holds runners very well and will vary his timing pitch by pitch with runners on base. On communication and analytics: We spend a lot of time and energy baking-in or combining things like performance data with scouting opinions. Grade: 40, Field: Pitchers love throwing to him. Great at blocking pitches. Willis will almost certainly require an over-slot deal to convince him to sign with the Cardinals instead of playing in college with the University of Minnesota. 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. The pool amount for this pick is $171,200. 2009 STATS OF NOTE*: Holliday: 93 G, 11 HR, 54 RBI, .286 BA That may seem counter intuitive its a spending environment but its arguably the best bang for your buck in any area of procurement. 4.066. Overall: The Cardinals do very well in developing arms from Latin America. A bit surprising, but in a traditional season with full minor leagues I believe he gets claimed. Every bit of 231 pounds. 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