Hopefully a switch to the bullpen unlocks a tick or three on the fastball. Also 3 OFs and 1 3Bman. 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. Scouting reports; 1951; G-Y Contributor: Rickey, Branch Date: 1906; Manuscript/Mixed Material Branch Rickey Papers: Baseball File, 1906-1971; Scouting reports; 1952; A-E . Shows an uncanny IQ at the bag. Organization has been successful with pitcher's of this type in the past. He doesn't move very well in the field, lacking quickness and overall mobility. There isn't much room for any added weight. No, another surrogate does not exist. Tagged: 2021, Trevor Hooth, Kramer Robertson, Age: 20 yrHeight: 6-0Weight: 207 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2017 IFA, TBRuleV: 2021. Theyre some of the best people Ive been around, plus they already knew the international market when I was hired, so I was able to absorb quite a bit and hit the ground running. Played some first base in college, but lacks the height of a big league first baseman. Throws: Right. Just don't expect many highlight reel plays. The right-hander is another starter who will likely get the chance to work as a starter with the Cardinals. Grade: 30, Control and Command: Command and control have both improved since he left UCLA. Tagged: 2021, Trevor Hooth, Thomas Parsons, Age: 24 yrHeight: 6-1Weight: 220 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2018 IFARuleV: 2020. A dead red hitter at this point. Grade: 40, Field: He moves and reacts very well behind the plate. He can be a joy to watch with the glove because he can make plays that would be though impossible. The team was established in Chicago in 1898 as the Morgan Athletic Club . 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. Can change pace when playing off the sinker. Osvaldo Tovalin, 3B As a reliever only I'd bump this up a half grade. The California native has below average speed and grades out as a below average fielder with a below average arm. Arizona Cardinals With Kyler Murray , the quarterback position is set long term, but not so much short term. Absolutely does not get cheated. Control: 45 | Command: 40. Overall: This is a glove first profile, which isn't rare from the catcher positon. But commands both very well. If his bat translates to the professional ranks, then Tovalin should be able to produce enough at the plate to play first base. Heavy downward plane due to six-foot-six frame and aforementioned extreme over the top arm slot. All previous footage I saw was him playing first base. Return to this article at The Cardinal Nation often on Monday afternoon and evening as information about all St. Louis draft picks will be posted shortly after they are made. The pool amount for this pick is $657,600. Athletic and light on his feet, Prater fields his position well. Tagged: 2021, Matt Thompson, Alex FaGalde, Age: 26 yrHeight: 5-10Weight: 166 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2017 Draft - Round 4RuleV: 2020. Can spray the ball to all fields. Plenty of room for growth on his lanky frame. Ruiz tossed 57 2/3 innings in 11 starts for Long Beach State with a 3.75 ERA while fanning 59 and walking 23. Grade: 300. - St. Louis Cardinals (Baseball team)--People . 63, 232 Hands start at neck height and remain there until hand break.Knee comes to chest height when hands break. Brendan Donovan - Scouting Report Prospects Live Staff St. Louis Cardinals Rank History Grades Update: Dec 2020 Dec 2020 Report Evaluator: Matt Thompson Age: 24 yr Height: 6-1 Weight: 195 lbs Hits/Throws: L/R Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 7 RuleV: 2021 Physical Description: Stocky, but a good baseball frame. Improvements to his fastball to play along with the slider would go a long way with him fitting into high leverage situations. There is room to add some to the frame, but for his height he is built well. Grade: 40, Run: Not a speed threat. Whether our scouts come from an analytical background, a coaching background, a playing background, or even a totally off-the-map background, we believe were going to get at the right answers or at least the best answers by having a diverse set of voices weighing into our model.. Grade: 50. St. Louis Sportservice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Graceffo has been a starter for Villanova since he set foot on campus. Grade: 40. Likely to be more of a gap threat than anything else. St. Louis initial Day 2 selection is power-hitting Massachusetts prep outfielder Joshua Baez. His size, left-handedness and profile make him similar to Alec Burleson who the Cardinals took with the 70th pick in the 2020 draft. Attacks hitters; would think he throws 100+ with how he attacks. On its own can be a plus pitch, but can play down due to lack of another significant offering. That may seem counter intuitive its a spending environment but its arguably the best bang for your buck in any area of procurement. Good center of gravity with strong wright transfer. Willis secondary offerings are more refined than most prep pitchers, with his slider being his go-to breaking ball. Grade: 55, Run: Below-average runner, but a deceptive first step. Assistant General Manager & Director of Scouting. Little physical projection remaining. Its become almost a trendy thing to want to do, but sometimes I think people overlook how grueling scouting jobs are. The Browns played in Sportsman's Park at Grand and Dodier. Length can be seen more in his legs than anywhere else. Power is a plus tool. Mills is the third college pitcher that the Cardinals have selected through their first five picks. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Hit: Loud, noisy swing with plenty of moving parts, with good plate coverage; will take walks. Coaching Staff; Name Age DoB Role Start Date End Date; Oliver Marmol: 35: us US: Jul 2, 1986: Manager: Apr 7: Oct 5: Skip Schumaker . More than enough arm for anywhere on the diamond. The 21-year-old has a highly productive season for Arizona after struggling to hit for average as a freshman. 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. The power is no joke. Fastball: Sits 90-91 out of a 3/4 arm slot. 2022 MLB Draft Scouting Report for RHP Landon Sims, 2022 MLB Draft Scouting Report & Interview with Elijah Green, Age: 23 yrHeight: 6-6Weight: 231 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2019 Draft - Round 7RuleV: 2022. As noted above, TCN analyst Blake Newberry is writing the player scouting reports and Brian Walton is filling in the rest. Shows some pitch recognition skills. 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. 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). Throws: Left. His slider gets good break, with more depth than run. Comp pick Ryan Holgates power is already there in the Pac12, Flores said. At least 12. Generally, interns are expected to work a minimum of 15 hours per week. 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. Caught some while at Gardner-Webb, but that won't be happening as a professional. All major league baseball data including pitch type, velocity, batted ball location, Working with us means you're ready to face exciting new challenges in the sports business world with poise, confidence and tenacity. He has been the Director of Scouting since August 28, 2015, overseeing all aspects of the scouting department including the amateur draft. He is getting stronger, but any power he has will come from extra base hits that stay in the park. Quality literally varies pitch-by-pitch. Hit: Jones stands tall in the box and uses a small leg kick as his trigger. 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. Assistant General Manager & Director of Scouting. Pitched as a swing man that's earned rotation spots based on performance. It typically happens naturally, or evens out from year to year, but we would put on the brakes if it looked like we were taking a disproportionate number of either high school or college players. He also needs to refine his changeup more, although it does show promise with some sink and fade. Cardinals Roster & Staff. We've seen this happen to many prospects before him. David Laurila grew up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and now writes about baseball from his home in Cambridge, Mass. University of Texas Luken Baker cranks a three-run home run to left field, giving the Cardinals a 12-4 lead in the 8th inning. DSRs are eligible to receive company sponsored perks & a competitive benefits package. Fastball: Generally operates in the low-mid 90's, usually in the 91-94 mph range with flashes of 95-96 at times. Like previous selections Joshua Baez and Ryan Holgate, Tovalin profiles as a power corner player. Bios, scouting reports and videos on all picks at The Cardinal Nation. Half-inverted windup, feet pointing towards first and upper half angled towards the plate and begins with side-step. Former Cardinals scouting director Chris Correa was sentenced to 46 months in prison last July for what amounted to 12 counts of corporate espionage. Grade: 55, Changeup: He has good feel for the changeup but the command of the pitch is inconsistent. 2009 STATS OF NOTE*: Holliday: 93 G, 11 HR, 54 RBI, .286 BA Control: 40 | Command: 30. This is strong velocity for a fastball, which when commanded well, should give Love a solid pitch. Alec Willis. Our scouts know that. Big calves. The high amount of line drives is a great result, but not being able to elevate limits the power ceiling. Keeps his hands out front. Good, quiet target that . He knows his literal strength, and is now hunting fastballs to lift pull side. and play-by-play data provided by Sports Info Solutions. Very mechanically sound and repeats very well. Grade: 45, Power: He's going to get challenged by pitchers because they can knock the bat out of his hands. Grade: 50, Slider: More horizontal break than the curveball, obviously, and he will pair it off the fastball. AL NL; HOU: CWS: BAL: ARI: CHC: ATL . Linear bat path that produces line drive contact. Review our website and apply for one of our available positions by clicking the link below. The Arizona Cardinals are a professional American football team based in the Phoenix metropolitan area.The Cardinals compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) West division, and play their home games at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, a suburb northwest of Phoenix.. Examples include: The Direct Sales Representative (DSR) position is designed to help recent graduates, as well as those early in their sports career, to take the next step in professional sports. $3,000,000. Tagged: 2021, Trevor Hooth, Griffin Roberts, Live Looks: Seton Hall at North Carolina, 2/17, This Week in Baseball Cards - 2/20 - 2/26. Physical Description: He's filled out his tall frame well. University of Arizona Well get some feedback pretty immediately if were too heavily skewed in one direction.. His changeup sits in the low 80s and his slider is more slow and loopy than hard and sharp. The right-hander is another productive college starter, with low reliever risk and high marks for pitchability. He's gotten consistently better, but will need to see continued improvements in his offensive abilities to reach his utility ceiling. Interns are not guaranteed full time employment at the conclusion of their internship. Hit: Starts with hands high, with circular gyrations at about the ear level. August 4, 2021. And, clearly our development staff has done an excellent job of maximizing the value of a few players who came in with some defensive versatility.. Has the ceiling of a big league arm with improved command or if they changeup pops. In 2016, he became the Cardinals' Head Team Orthopedic Surgeon. Different motions but was a pitcher briefly at NC State. Above-average depth and plus command. Grade: 50, Changeup: Mimics fastball, just minimal fade. The arm action is long, but still quick. 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. Throws: Right. Like the rest of the pitchers that the Cardinals have selected, Ruiz gets good arm side run on his fastball. Plus command and a good amount of natural glove side run/sink Grade: 40, Curveball: The newest pitch in his arsenal. Then, the other side of the equation is that our big-league staff is so good at incorporating younger players into the mix and putting them in positions to succeed. Obviously, you dont want to start too far down the defensive spectrum and thats why a lot of teams focus on up-the-middle, but if you think the bat is something you cant find in an up-the-middle defender, you stretch that line of thinking. Used as an out pitch against lefties and righties. 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. 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. Will pitch inside. Fast arm. Grade: 55, Field: He's done a tremendous job getting himself into shape to potentially play an OF corner, but ideally you don't want him out there outside of the occasional appearance. Tovalin is the first infielder that the Cardinals have selected in this draft and the second straight division two player selected. His control took a hit this year but it was also the first time in his professional and collegiate career that he really struggled. He was hit by a pitch during the first game his sophomore year and then redshirted. His patience to get him in hitters counts helps the hit tool play up. The long stride and mechanics generate good extension. All the good he does at the plate will be completely undone at the big league level due to the lack of power. He's improved at the plate each season, but there's a lot left to be desired. Every bit of 231 pounds. Stands tall with hands by his head. Mills also spent two summers in the Northwoods League, performing well both seasons. He also commands a slider and a changeup, which gives him a solid three pitch mix. He might run into some over the fence, but his swing is built more for line drives. Overall, a power corner outfielder with strong power, a strong arm, and decent athleticism gives Baez an intriguing and high ceiling package of skills. Overall: Despite maxing out at High-A, Escobar is a near big league ready reliever due to his strike throwing abilities. Can get in his own head when things don't go well. Hit: Open stance. Michael Girsch, the club's assistant general manager, is part of that brain trust. 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Tovalin hit 15 home runs in his final collegiate season and finished his college career with 43 home runs in 769 plate appearances. 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. Capable of making any throw. Physical Description: He plays much smaller than his frame. This is a developing skill that will likely be the carrying tool. 62, 193 Grade: 60, Run: Not fast, but is quick. Grade: 40. Overall: Prater can become a backend starter if the control moves to plus and/or if the changeup takes a step forward. Despite this, he does need to work on his control and command. His pitch data isn't as promising as some of the other recent college arms, so I have him ranked behind them. Closing in on physical maturity, plus body. Grade: 40, Power: His immense strength shows through just by watching him play. Scouting Director: Randy Flores Ballpark: Busch Stadium III Attendance: . Lands in line during power slot. Grade: 30, Field: Mendoza is the best defensive infielder in the organization, and might be one of the top defenders on the dirt in all of minor league baseball. 12-to-6 break. Ruiz is smooth and athletic on the mound, which may give the Cardinals confidence that he can develop as a starter. 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 Difficult to get looks at a player with so few games under his belt. We want to figure out how its going to save us the most money down the road and be the most productive for us. 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. Strong kid with muscular arms and big thighs. Delivery & Mechanics: A high effort delivery with a pronounced head whack. Help us build an exceptional experience for the best fans in baseball. He does use all fields and can drive the ball line to line. He has been the Director of Scouting since August 28, 2015, overseeing all aspects of the scouting department including the amateur draft. We have limitless growth potential for people committed to hard work, teamwork and customer service. On an off night when he lacks fastball command he can't really use the slider either. If he can play a strong shortstop changes the profile, and the weak offensive output becomes less of an issue. 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