It's not only a cannon, but it's accurate too Grade: 60, Run: There's not much speed here. He was hit by a pitch during the first game his sophomore year and then redshirted. Really good hit and run guy. Grade: 40, Curveball: Lives in the low-80s. Grade: 40, Arm: Strong arm. Scouting Director: Randy Flores Ballpark: Busch Stadium III Attendance: . Review our website and apply for one of our available positions by clicking the link below. Delivery & Mechanics: Over the top arm slot. 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. Over his last three years in college and his pro debut he's hit 60 homers. Good instincts help him to cover ground. The corner infielder stole nine bases in the 2021 season, so he may have enough quickness to stick at third base long term. When he misses with a secondary pitch it's down more often than not, or off the plate. If the velocity didn't take a dip he likely gets protected by the Cardinals this winter. He has played primarily third but has also spent some time at first base as well as second. Good glovework down the line and soft hands helps him make difficult plays. The 18-year-old begins with his hands near his head and when he loads, his hands go further back. Hit: Strong ability to square up the baseball with a simple cut. Age: 26 yrHeight: 6-5Weight: 215 lbsHits/Throws: L/LAcquired: 2017 Draft - Round 9RuleV: 2020. Top Prospect . He has been the Director of Scouting since August 28, 2015, overseeing all aspects of the scouting department including the amateur draft. Starts behind lefties and breaks over the plate. Grade: 40, Power: There's not a ton of power to be had. 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. Showed a lower strikeout rate and improved walk rate in the small 2019 collegiate sample. Delivery & Mechanics: Aggressively attacks hitters. The identities of the "fourth coaches" are new. Salaries for players heading to an arbitration hearing are shown as the midpoint of the figures the team and player filed. Also, at the end of the evening, we expect to add comments by Flores, so please check back here. 2021 Mid-Season List Series. Above-average eye; doesn't chase often, but when he does it's on offspeed pitches down. Most of his extra base hits are well placed balls down the line. He covered a lot of ground at third base and the Cardinals had him playing shortstop in January at instructs. Grade: 50, Field: Stocky build and below average speed make him only a fit for left field. The St. Louis Cardinals midseason Top 30 prospects for 2021. More so, hes one of the reasons they promise to remain good. Smart baseball player, and that helps the speed play up. Scouting reports were compiled. Difficult to get looks at a player with so few games under his belt. Id guess having a background in analytics influences the way I look at assembling a staff, but at the end of the day, Id prefer not to have a department where we all think the same way or have the same set of experiences to draw upon. Grade: 45, Changeup: 81-83. Ranked the Cardinals No. Overall, encompassing these 10 picks and the first rounder named on Sunday, pitcher Michael McGreevy, the Cardinals have been allocated $8,167,100, a signing bonus total which they will not exceed by more than 5%. 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. He's gotten consistently better, but will need to see continued improvements in his offensive abilities to reach his utility ceiling. Shows good feel for backhanding and getting the ball to the bag. This is a developing skill that will likely be the carrying tool. The St. Louis Cardinals are one of the most storied franchises in all of baseball. 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. Just trying to find athletes, or up-the-middle guys Im asked that a lot but we dont really look at it that way. Grade: 60, Run: Easily an above average. 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. If Love was moved to the bullpen, his heater could tick up to 98 or higher. Fairly patient approach that can work a count. His overall slash line was .387/.439/.705/1.145. Overall: Kruczynski attacks hitters north and south, which makes him a good fit for the modern game. The left-hander played for St. Louis from 2004-08, appearing in over 200 games as a relief pitcher. Prater and organization have to find that consistency. Willis secondary offerings are more refined than most prep pitchers, with his slider being his go-to breaking ball. He authored the Prospectus Q&A series at Baseball Prospectus from December 2006-May 2011 before being claimed off waivers by FanGraphs. Really needs a DH in the National League though. He also walked (17) more than he struck out (16) in 2021, but he did not do much of either. Staff comments (individual rankings in parentheses) Message board community . Grade: 60, Run: Not fast, but is quick. 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. Grade: 40, Curveball: 75-76. From what I've gathered he will flash a good one followed by 3-4 mediocre or worse versions of this pitch. #GoCats pic.twitter.com/SbBVWYcjVj, Villanova Baseball (@VUBaseball) January 26, 2021, Alfredo Ruiz, LHP Pretty much used exclusively against right-handers. Inflated error numbers are a reflection, in part, of his range because he can get to many balls that most players cannot. Assistant General Manager. 0. Loves fastball typically sits in the lower to mid 90s, but it can work up to 95 semi-consistently as a starter. Slows the arm down considerably and the tradeoff is modest arm side run. Will throw it for strikes. This gives him an intriguing skillset centered around speed and on-base abilities with sneaky power. On methodology and valuation: When you talk about our methodology, its not rocket science. Can spray the ball to all fields. Like most young power hitters, swing-and-miss is a concern with Baez. Well get some feedback pretty immediately if were too heavily skewed in one direction.. Interns will be paid an hourly rate based on current minimum wage standards. FREE AGENT. 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). Trent Baker, RHP Performed well in the the Appy League but still struck out at a 25% clip, swing has some length to it. Trent Baker is another productive pitchability starting pitcher. Will throw it in fastball counts, and it can get swing and misses as well as generate weak contact. I just think it helps in the way that I do this job. Control: 60 | Command: 55. University of Arizona Alfredo Ruiz is another college starter with more pitchability than stuff. St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) February 27, 2023. . They both could use some refinement, but he gets good movement on both pitches. Long limbs, especially his legs.. Hit: Slightly open stance. Handles a staff extremely well. Plus command and a good amount of natural glove side run/sink Grade: 40, Curveball: The newest pitch in his arsenal. Now available, The Cardinal Nation 2021 Prospect Guide is back for a fourth year. Overall: Ralston enters the stable of college arms that the organization hoards. 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. St. Louis Sportservice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The native of New Jersey has also received high marks from scouts for his makeup and competitiveness on the mound. DSRs are eligible to receive company sponsored perks & a competitive benefits package. Good, quiet target that really excels framing the low pitch. Flores, 45, was part of the Cardinals 2006 World Series Championship team and spent eight seasons in the Majors. Alec Willis. He has a good solid frame that's well developed. Grade: 50, Changeup: His best pitch. Scouts come from all different backgrounds and we pride ourselves on having diversity in our department. The right-hander has a starters frame and will join Zane Mills as a candidate for increased velocity as he works in the minor league rotation. Grade: 20, Field: Very smooth with the leather. Cardinals Care & Community Relations Department, Event Services & Merchandising Department, Ticket Sales, Marketing & Corporate Sales Department, Sr. Executive Assistant to the President of Baseball Operations, Assistant General Manager & Director of Scouting, Assistant General Manager & Director of Player Development, Special Assistant to GM/Player Procurement, Manager, Player Development & Performance, Assistant Major League Coach/Bullpen Coach, Director of Medical Operations / Head Athletic Trainer, Major League Medical Services Coordinator, Assistant GM & Director Player Development, Special Assistant to Scouting Director & Professional Scout, National Crosschecker/Special Asst. The pitch gets good arm side run and sink, and it typically between 9-14 mph slower than his fastball. Mike Antico is the first hitter the Cardinals have selected since Ryan Holgate in Competitive Balance Round B. Good bunter. Long, skinny limbs and a small waist. Grade: 40. That's below average speed. Grade: 40, Field: He moves and reacts very well behind the plate. Lacks first step quickness. On his fastball, the right-hander sits around 93 mph but can touch 96. Lacks the true footspeed for the shortstop position but he can make it work due to his angles and footwork. Love has a starters frame at 63 and 232 pounds and there is not much projection left on it. Love has a pair of strong secondary offerings in his slider and his changeup. Encourage students to consider career options specifically in baseball as well as in the sports and entertainment industry. Prospects Live Staff. Absolutely does not get cheated. The right-hander throws four pitches a fastball, slider, curveball, and changeup. 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. 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