Additionally, of his 86 hits, 32 went for extra bases. Has a traditional 3/4 arm slot, but will drop lower occasionally. Graceffo has been a starter for Villanova since he set foot on campus. Likes to use early in the count to steal a strike. Kruczysnki wasn't selected in the Rule 5 Draft after the organization left him unprotected. We were, and still do, try to take players who are versatile defensively. The prep righty stands at 66 and 225 pounds which gives him plenty of projectability. Delivery & Mechanics: A high effort delivery with a pronounced head whack. Lifts leg waist high, and has a traditional drop and drive delivery. Hit tool is above-average against left-handers, if not better. Control: 40 | Command: 30. Will throw it for strikes at the bottom of the zone as opposed to traditional splitters that drop below the zone as a chase pitch. Tagged: 2021, Trevor Hooth, Kramer Robertson, Age: 20 yrHeight: 6-0Weight: 207 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2017 IFA, TBRuleV: 2021. 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. The 21-year-old has a highly productive season for Arizona after struggling to hit for average as a freshman. Tunnels well off of the fastball up in the zone. Linda Brauer. Physical Description: Older arm that was a senior sign and has pitched his way onto prospect lists. Sinker generates some arm side run low in the zone. Trent Baker, RHP Works up in the zone off the fastball. The 22-year-old also throws a fastball and a slider with both pitches grading out as average but flashing plus according to Baseball America. Ultimately, what you need to do is develop a feel for scouting. Mills joins Ryan Holgate, the Cardinals third pick of the draft, as Northwoods League veterans. Play-by-play data prior to 2002 was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted
He's generally around the plate, but the fastball has a tendency to sail. There are games where his command is not as sharp and that's when things start to go south. 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. There are a lot of variables.. Strong kid with muscular arms and big thighs. He's an off the charts makeup guy and likely has a future in coaching or player development if he wants it as well. Prospects Live Staff. The appeal included his aggressive path hitting with zero fear: and ability to make contact.. The right-hander did redshirt twice, once in 2018 as a freshman, and again in 2020 due to COVID. Shows good feel for backhanding and getting the ball to the bag. TCNs 2021 Cardinals Prospect Guide 20% Off Blowout Sale. Flores, 45, was part of the Cardinals 2006 World Series Championship team and spent eight seasons in the Majors. He didn't have that 95 MPH in his back pocket to make up for missed locations. St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) February 27, 2023. Graceffo increased his velocity throughout the year and was sitting 89-93 to finish 2021. Will be prone to shifts, and since he doesn't run well, it's fair to assume low batting averages. Control: 45 | Command: 40. Overall: A smart pitcher who isn't afraid to pitch hitters backward. Extremely pull heavy. The tool might push plus if he proves he's able to steal more successfully. Its not a new idea, but if we play our cards right and draft a future mid or top of the rotation guy, for example, that would save our club quite a bit of money on the free-agent market. Tovalin is the first infielder that the Cardinals have selected in this draft and the second straight division two player selected. In the summer of 2019, the right-hander finished with a 2.89 ERA while working out of the rotation and the bullpen. Pairs his pitches well and will sequence efficiently. He lacks the range and speed to play in the outfield. Every now and again Ill delve into the data if Im curious about something, but my responsibilities are more to interpret the data than to be a day-to-day doer of the data.. University of Texas David Laurila grew up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and now writes about baseball from his home in Cambridge, Mass. Must be enrolled in an accredited institution and have an academic status of junior, senior or graduate level, Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale preferred, Successfully pass pre-employment screenings, Available for the entire term of the internship and is for school credit. 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. DSRs are primarily responsible for revenue buy building strong, lasting relationships with our fans. There isn't any room for more physical projection. He's fluent in english as well as spanish which is obviously huge in today's game, especially for a catcher. 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. Like most high school pitchers, Willis could stand to separate the two pitches more as either one can get slurvy. Just trying to find athletes, or up-the-middle guys Im asked that a lot but we dont really look at it that way. A dead red hitter at this point. Stands tall with hands by his head. 4 seam mostly used up in the zone. The right-hander is another productive college starter, with low reliever risk and high marks for pitchability. Throws: Right. Age: 25 yrHeight: 6-2Weight: 205 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2017 Draft - Round 11RuleV: 2020. In 2005, he joined The Orthopedic Center of St. Louis, a private practice group. Competitive Balance Round B, 70th overall, Ryan Holgate, OF Active Depth Chart 40-Man Non . It can flash tighter break to create whiffs, but not often. Grade: 40, Curveball: Lives in the low-80s. He hammers pitches up in the zone due to a mostly level bat path, but still drives the ball due to raw strength. Redmond has easy plus raw power, and will get to it in games despite a linear, line-drive oriented swing. 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. In 2020, he finished with a 0.58 ERA while working as a starter. Not optimistic that there's much on the arm here. Here at the St. Louis Cardinals, we strive to create an atmosphere of inclusiveness in order to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. 64, 230 Any physical projection in the body would lean in the negative direction. Delivery & Mechanics: Fast, loose delivery. He covered a lot of ground at third base and the Cardinals had him playing shortstop in January at instructs. Fastball: Primarily works up and down with the heater, and up and in against left-handers. Depite batting just .273, Antico finished the year with a .436 OBP and .926 OPS. 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. Pitch plays up due to deception, as he hides the ball behind his body during the delivery. Students may complete multiple internship opportunities with the St. Louis Cardinals; however, no student may be an intern for more than one year. Grade: 40, Control and Command: Average control, slightly below average command. He also commands a slider and a changeup, which gives him a solid three pitch mix. Major League and Minor League Baseball data provided by Major League Baseball. During graduate school he was USCs Pitching Coach (2013), worked as a college baseball analyst for ESPN and Pac-12 Networks, and founded a sports video technology company. Flores, 45, was part of the Cardinals 2006 World Series Championship team and spent eight seasons in the Majors. Timed at and around 4.39 down the line from the right side. The Vanderbilt commit was clocked up to 98 mph on the mound but will need to work on his accuracy. An efficient delivery with no frills. Overall: Part of what helps him is throwing from the unique low 3/4 arm slot. Staff comments (individual rankings in parentheses) Message board community . Work schedules and number of hours will vary based on the internship. Power is a plus tool. This improvement continued in 2021 as he slashed .351/.421/.576/.997 with 11 home runs. In 2021, Mills finished with a 4.15 ERA in 80 1/3 innings with 83 strikeouts and 22 walks. His size, left-handedness and profile make him similar to Alec Burleson who the Cardinals took with the 70th pick in the 2020 draft. In 2019 that jumped all the way to 307 feet. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. On methodology and valuation: When you talk about our methodology, its not rocket science. At times he was down around 88-91, and for stretches last season he was sitting 94-95 as a starter. As an experienced college pitcher with no glaring holes in his game, Love could be a fast mover in his first couple professional seasons. Millions of Cardinals fans take flight to the stadium every season! Tool plays up due to his high IQ and ability to get the ball out of his glove quick. Thats money that our GM can allocate to another area, or a more abundant, cheaper, position. The carrying tool here. 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. From a scouting standpoint, Williams' left-handed power and athleticism intrigues, but he is still raw. Scouting Director: Randy Flores Ballpark: Busch Stadium III Attendance: . Not afraid to double up on it. We bake all those opinions together and apply discount rates to enable us to compare players apple to apples in todays dollars. When he misses with a secondary pitch it's down more often than not, or off the plate. Cardinals Insider Cardinals Promotions Cardinals Curtain Calls Cardinals Reviews Cardinals Cut4 Cardinals Game Recap Cardinals Kids Videos de . Absolutely does not get cheated. His progress has been outstanding so far. Tagged: 2021, Matt Thompson, Alvaro Seijas, Age: 25 yrHeight: 6-4Weight: 220 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2018 UDFARuleV: 2021. Throws: Right. Has shown traits of being an above-average pitch but will lose its shape. At times this can lead to him being off balance and pulling his head off the ball. Under his watch, the Cardinals have drafted Michael Wacha, Marco Gonzales and a number of soon-to-reach-St. Louis prospects. His defense and arm are really good. While he's a strong defender at 1B, his bat simply does not profile in a starter's role. Overall: Nogowski debuted with the Cardinals in 2020. Used as an out pitch against lefties and righties. 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. On assembling a scouting department: Mo [general manager John Mozeliak] is really good about letting me have autonomy when it comes to personnel. 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. The California native has below average speed and grades out as a below average fielder with a below average arm. Like most young power hitters, swing-and-miss is a concern with Baez. Very emotional on the mound. Kantrovitz on economizing through the draft: We view the draft as a mechanism to save money. Grade: 45, Splitter: Plays well off the fastball. Overall, a power corner outfielder with strong power, a strong arm, and decent athleticism gives Baez an intriguing and high ceiling package of skills. Defensively, Baez played center field throughout high school. Former Cardinals scouting director Chris Correa was sentenced to 46 months in prison last July for what amounted to 12 counts of corporate espionage. Was 87-89 during extended spring last year, and I'd guess he's a few ticks higher than that now. Scouting is so difficult, that I think to minimize our mistakes, having scouts who have different approaches is important. Grade: 40, Arm: Strong arm. 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. At his size, there is a chance that it can tick even higher with more refinement. It's an exciting profile. The 22-year-old improved his control every season after finishing his freshman year with 5.1 walks per nine innings and ended 2021 with 1.5 walks per nine innings. Good instincts help him to cover ground. At least 12. Transactions/Roster Matrix; Over his last three years in college and his pro debut he's hit 60 homers. 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. His curveball sits in the lower to mid 70s. Carson played some third early on and we were pleased with his progress there, but the more we got to know him, the more we felt like he had the special intangibles, as well as the raw physical tools, where catcher might be a good long-term fit for him. Not a part of his game. The 36-year-old former Ivy League shortstop has been the club's Director of Scouting since January 2012. When his front arm is overextended, he runs the risk of getting beat by inside fastballs or offspeed pitches. Correa pleaded guilty . DSRs are eligible to receive company sponsored perks & a competitive benefits package. Drives off the back leg and generates a big downward plane, and hides the ball well behind his large frame. I do expect him to play more first base than second as he climbs the ladder. He does have a moderate leg kick and can sometimes overextend his front arm pre-swing. Works more north-to-south rather than east-to-west and provides hitters with a unique look. Was a switch-hitter, but has abandoned hitting from the left-side. Antico was not known for his power throughout his college career, but he did hit 10 home runs and 16 doubles with Texas. He is getting stronger, but any power he has will come from extra base hits that stay in the park. Not much room, if any, for more weight to be added. Overall: This is a glove first profile, which isn't rare from the catcher positon. Grade: 40. Gap hitter that focuses more on making contact than driving the ball. https://t.co/nUlSa3GA1V pic.twitter.com/6MzYDfwKF7. [Projecting a timetable] is always difficult since it doesnt really happen in a vacuum. If the velocity didn't take a dip he likely gets protected by the Cardinals this winter. The long stride and mechanics generate good extension. Grade: 40, Power: There's not a ton of power to be had. 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 . Prior to his first stint with the Cardinals [2004-2008], he earned an undergraduate degree from Brown and a masters degree in statistics from Harvard. Different motions but was a pitcher briefly at NC State. Plays better as a pitch to steal a strike early rather than create one late. Grade: 20, Field: Very smooth with the leather. Gets a lot of extension, but small framed guy so you don't notice it as much on paper. Timing is good, everything is where you want it to be on foot strike. Level swing, handles the bat well. Grade: 30, Arm: Arm lacks carry, but it's playable. We are committed to working in our communities and providing a great experience for our diverse workforce and fan base. Modest leg kick as he steps into the pitch. The right-hander throws four pitches a fastball, slider, curveball, and changeup. Even though Baker has good pitchability, he also has intriguing stuff with his fastball and two solid secondary pitches. Starts behind lefties and breaks over the plate. Delivery & Mechanics: Drop and drive operation with some crossfire out front, slot gets near vertical, lower release height than expected given size of frame, length to arm stroke, fringe timing occasionally. Big, loopy 1-7 break on it. If he has a swing and miss pitch, this is as close as it gets. Keeps his hands out front. . The Cardinals may believe they can add more velocity to the heater given his size. Physical Description: He looks smaller than the listed weight. He has a good solid frame that's well developed. Throws from a low 3/4 arm slot. Graceffo also like to manipulate his changeup by speeding it up or slowing it down. This general lack of defensive promise will put more pressure on Holgates bat, which will need to be his carrying tool. Can spray the ball to all fields. Grade: 60, Run: Not fast, but is quick. Fastball: Lives at 86-90, but gets good ride up in the zone. The pool amount for this pick is $144,600. He was in charge of international scouting for the Oakland As from 2009-2011. Antico began his college career with St. Johns where he played four seasons. Will struggle to maintain velocity deep in games though. Bats: Left He also needs to refine his changeup more, although it does show promise with some sink and fade. Don't see it working very well behind the plate, but it's been two years and a lot can happen during that time. He also never demonstrated pinpoint control in the past, and that shows when the velocity is way down. Current key front office players include Principal Owner and CEO, Bill DeWitt, Jr.; President Bill DeWitt III; President of Baseball Operations, John Mozeliak; and Manager, Oliver Marmol. July 24, 2009: A's trade Holliday to the Cardinals for 3B Brett Wallace, OF Shane Peterson, P Clayton Mortensen. Bats: Right The team was established in Chicago in 1898 as the Morgan Athletic Club . 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. His pitch data isn't as promising as some of the other recent college arms, so I have him ranked behind them. 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). Hands start at chest before dropping down the hip height on the rocker stop. Walks hurt him more than missing over the middle of the plate. Villanova University Above-average bat speed. 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