Overall: Some unknown, but a worthwhile gamble as the system is relatively short on power, especially from the right-handed batters box. Tagged: 2021, Matt Thompson, Edgar Escobar, Age: 28 yrHeight: 6-0Weight: 245 lbsHits/Throws: R/LAcquired: 2014 Draft - Round 34, OAKRuleV: On 40-Man. Longtime baseball scout Mike Roberts watches pitching prospects during a pre-draft workout for the Cardinals on June 4 at Busch . However, there is also plenty of promise. Defensively, Baez played center field throughout high school. Grade: 50, Field: Stocky build and below average speed make him only a fit for left field. Grade: 30, Arm: Arm lacks carry, but it's playable. Long Beach State Also notable is that Holgate led the Northwoods League with 13 home runs in the summer of 2019 and walked 34 times in 222 at-bats. Osvaldo Tovalin, 3B Active Depth Chart 40-Man Non . Instead he went undrafted in the Rule Five draft. They both could use some refinement, but he gets good movement on both pitches. He was hit by a pitch during the first game his sophomore year and then redshirted. Antico began his college career with St. Johns where he played four seasons. 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. Average grade because I'm assuming some growth occurred here. Delivery & Mechanics: A high effort delivery with a pronounced head whack. Like the rest of the pitchers that the Cardinals have selected, Ruiz gets good arm side run on his fastball. Bats: Left There is room to add some to the frame, but for his height he is built well. St. Louis Cardinals. Work schedule and number of hours will vary from week to week. Cardinals Insider. With his speed, a ball in the gap can be interesting. Fastball: Generally in the low 90's. Can get in his own head when things don't go well. Essentially a slower version of the heater. Better command of his curveball, than the fastball. 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. What were trying to do with our draft is optimize it. Big calves. Our scouts know that. He has played primarily third but has also spent some time at first base as well as second. He handles the staff well enough to possibly fill the Julio Rodriguez role sooner or later, and he's got enough chops to be a future coach when his playing career is over. Handles a staff extremely well. Cardinals have instructs again in January so we will find out more then. From its simple beginnings, Delaware North Sportservice Corporation, Inc. (Sportservice) has evolved into one of the largest and most successful hospitality companies in the world. His ability to control his entire arsenal helps his average stuff play up in game. Good, quiet target that really excels framing the low pitch. Overall: Ralston enters the stable of college arms that the organization hoards. This pitch is not used very often. Modest toe tap. Grade: 40, Run: Not a speed threat. The frame will also require a sizable amount of effort to maintain and improve. His power will come from the lower half though, and his hips fire very well. Grade: 60, Arm: Average natural arm strength. Quality literally varies pitch-by-pitch. ), Joshua Baez Outfielder Hands are shoulder height.Toe tap on the load. Tends to struggle with breaking balls, whether that be whiffs or soft contact. His bat is not quite there. Bats: Right 1 print : half-tone photomechanical, color ; sheet 64 x 89 mm. This is strong velocity for a fastball, which when commanded well, should give Love a solid pitch. 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. If not, he can still add value through defense, base running, and walks. Works it down in the zone and primarily against righties. We are committed to working in our communities and providing a great experience for our diverse workforce and fan base. Grade: 45. Absolutely not. The team was established in Chicago in 1898 as the Morgan Athletic Club . Well get some feedback pretty immediately if were too heavily skewed in one direction.. He hammers pitches up in the zone due to a mostly level bat path, but still drives the ball due to raw strength. Grade: 30, Run: Well below-average runner. Antico was not known for his power throughout his college career, but he did hit 10 home runs and 16 doubles with Texas. Former Cardinals scouting director Chris Correa was sentenced to 46 months in prison last July for what amounted to 12 counts of corporate espionage. 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. All previous footage I saw was him playing first base. Overall: The Cardinals do very well in developing arms from Latin America. 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. Kruczynski profiles as a swing man because he doesn't have that one trait on the mound that he does well, or that one out pitch. However, he should remain a starter in the professional ranks with three above average offerings and at least average control. Despite his 64, 215-pound frame, the 22-year-old sits 88-92 mph with his fastball, with good run on the pitch. He covered a lot of ground at third base and the Cardinals had him playing shortstop in January at instructs. 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. Not a part of his game. 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. 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Grade: 40, Power: His immense strength shows through just by watching him play. [Projecting a timetable] is always difficult since it doesnt really happen in a vacuum. 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. Tagged: 2021, Matt Thompson, Chandler Redmond, Age: 23 yrHeight: 6-1Weight: 200 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2014 IFA, ATLRuleV: 2020. Won't steal any bases either. (All player scouting reports are written by The Cardinal Nation analyst Blake Newberry. Grade: 50, Changeup: Not a fan of this pitch, and if he's a reliever he should just scrap it. As a reliever only I'd bump this up a half grade. Drive leg finishes with a high kick. Won't matter much if he moves to first base. Mills does not project to be a high-strikeout pitcher. Cardinals scout is mentor, fighter. Prior to joining the Cardinals front office, he returned to USC, earning a M.Ed Postsecondary Administration in 2014. Arm is playable at third, but the glove isn't. Grade: 40. Graceffo increased his velocity throughout the year and was sitting 89-93 to finish 2021. Mike Antico is the first hitter the Cardinals have selected since Ryan Holgate in Competitive Balance Round B. 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. Generally sat in the same velo band in college both at Connors State and Oklahoma State. I expect him to be a long term option at first base, not traditional look of a second baseman. The corner infielder stole nine bases in the 2021 season, so he may have enough quickness to stick at third base long term. 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. Tartamella's name should be familiar as the 29-year-old was a catcher in the system for 10 years, briefly reaching St. Louis in 2015. Two mammoth homers in some of the video I found. Tough at bat for lefties, potential bullpen floor if he can't start. Tagged: 2021, Matt Thompson, Ludwin Jimenez, Age: 22 yrHeight: 6-0Weight: 225 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2020 Draft - Round 5RuleV: 2023. Overall: Nogowski debuted with the Cardinals in 2020. Throws: Right. He's more agile and improved his path through the zone. Might not get as many whiffs at higher levels due to its sweepiness. Athletic and light on his feet, Prater fields his position well. Tovalin has experience playing both first base and third base, but it is his bat that is likely what drew the Cardinals to him. He played at the same parks in 2018 as 2019, not including his stint in Double-A, so we have a good size sample to work with here. 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