Depite batting just .273, Antico finished the year with a .436 OBP and .926 OPS. Lands in line during power slot. Relies more on weak contact and living on the black, or just off the plate. Cardinals scout is mentor, fighter. A native of Pico Rivera, Calif., Flores and his wife, Lindsey, reside in Olivette with their two daughters, Sloane (11), Rowan (9), and son Hawkins (3). He's a strike thrower that has pitched above his stuff so far, and can provide quality innings through his controllable years in a variety of roles on a big league staff. Control: 40 | Command: 30. Having to pitch without the extra heat was a tough adjustment, and he ran into some problems in the upper minors. Coming into the system as a third basemen doesnt mean you are going to come out of our system as third basemen. He's going to get challenged at the big league level though. Work schedules and number of hours will vary based on the internship. Likes to use early in the count to steal a strike. He also walked (17) more than he struck out (16) in 2021, but he did not do much of either. He'll never be a power guy, and there's a chance he might not hit for much average either. Generally sat in the same velo band in college both at Connors State and Oklahoma State. 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. Bats: Right Bats: Right Grade: 40, Curveball: Big, slow breaking curveball that plays off of fastball up in the zone. 60, 200 OFP: 35Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency DepthRisk: Low, Tagged: 2021, Matt Thompson, Jack Ralston, Age: 22 yrHeight: 6-3Weight: 175 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2016 Draft - Round 1RuleV: 2020. 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. 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. Throws: Right. Closing in on physical maturity, plus body. Simple drop and drive delivery that allows him to drive up and over the glove side. Small hitch in the swing, but makes up for it with good control of the barrel and keeps the bat through the zone for a long time. 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%. The bat must take a jump to the next level for him to be considered for a semi-everyday role however. Lots of other moving parts, a long arm action and some spinal tilt as well. That leads to our brand new scouting report pages that contains their reports from the preseason. Grade: 30. Grade: 50, Curveball: More of a sweeping breaking ball with horizontal break. Throws: Right. He backs up his low walk rates with only one homer allowed in over 80 professional innings. Bakers slider is capable of generating whiffs, especially when it is thrown below the knees. The second of three days of the 2021 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, with the St. Louis Cardinals selections' being made by AGM/Scouting Director Randy Flores and announced by Xavier Scruggs in Denver, consists of 10 selections in rounds 2-10 on Monday, July 12. Likewise, hitting on one of those low-ceiling, high-floor college players on day 2 or 3 and having him turn into a super-utility type has plenty of surplus value as well. Basically, we translate every piece of available information into runs. On its own can be a plus pitch, but can play down due to lack of another significant offering. Its pure, unadulaterated scouting that humbles you very quickly, because you are wrong a lot.. Scouts might put a timetable on a player and then when he gets into our system we might have four guys in front of him, which alters the prospects trajectory. The appeal included his aggressive path hitting with zero fear: and ability to make contact.. Low and inefficient spin limits the success of the pitch. Defensively he uses the speed well, increasing his range. He's around the plate consistently. Making contact is the key here. OFP: 35Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency DepthRisk: Extreme, Age: 22 yrHeight: 6-1Weight: 234 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2019 Draft - Round 6RuleV: 2022. However, he should remain a starter in the professional ranks with three above average offerings and at least average control. Control: 40 | Command: 30. If not, he can still add value through defense, base running, and walks. That comes down to instincts. Handles a staff extremely well. No, another surrogate does not exist. Physical Description: Short, and muscular with large biceps and forearms. You can wait, and collect college players later on in the draft. Beyond the strength his arm is accurate too, which really helps him make fantastic plays defensively. He covered a lot of ground at third base and the Cardinals had him playing shortstop in January at instructs. The power is no joke. He's going to require serious body maintenance, and you don't see many soft bodied catches nowadays. He does have a moderate leg kick and can sometimes overextend his front arm pre-swing. That's below average speed. Hit: Loud, noisy swing with plenty of moving parts, with good plate coverage; will take walks. Luken Baker cranks a three-run home run to left field, giving the Cardinals a 12-4 lead in the 8th inning. 63, 232 In 2018, we introduced employee empowered committees that focus on employee engagement, employee recognition, and diversity and inclusion efforts. The Cardinals will be returning almost the same team in 2023. Has shown traits of being an above-average pitch but will lose its shape. If he can tick into the 90s consistently while reaching the mid-90s, he could improve his ceiling. The St. Louis Cardinals are committed to building an inclusive organization where we not only have a diverse workforce, but a culture where diverse ideas and opinions are shared. Organizational culture is the 'personality' of an organization, comprised of the assumptions, values, norms and behaviors of the organizations' members. Grade: 40, Field: Pitchers love throwing to him. We basically end up with a present value for every player on our board. After picking a string of college pitchers, the Cardinals can afford to make a riskier, high ceiling selection while still injecting plenty of experienced pitching into the organization. Or our development guys just might say so-and-so needs more time. Grade: 40. Grade: 45, Splitter: Plays well off the fastball. His overall slash line was .387/.439/.705/1.145. His slider does play, but the question is if it will be enough to carry the profile. Has different versions of the pitch, much slower version has tremendous depth. This general lack of defensive promise will put more pressure on Holgates bat, which will need to be his carrying tool. 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. Good, quiet target that . Kantrovitzs background is atypical of most scouting directors. Control: 50 | Command: 45. DSRs are eligible to receive company sponsored perks & a competitive benefits package. 64, 220 Reference staff can direct you to this surrogate. The 21-year-old did have a high strikeout rate in his junior year, striking out at a rate of nearly 19%. And, fortunately, Stephen has not stopped hitting. Capable of bumping up to 94. It's a high effort swing, so when he gets a hold of one it absolutely flies. St. Louis Cardinals. What were trying to do with our draft is optimize it. Slows the arm down considerably and the tradeoff is modest arm side run. He doesn't move very well in the field, lacking quickness and overall mobility. 26 prospect in the 2021 Baseball America Prospect Handbook, Locey worked his way into the Georgia rotation and was the team's Friday starter as a junior on a staff that . Works it down in the zone and primarily against righties. This gives him a repeatable delivery, and if he can limit his walks then he has a chance to stick in the rotation. Fairly patient approach that can work a count. Interesting guy with a range of outcomes as wide as anyone on this list. The pool amount for this pick is $906,800. Scouting Director: Randy Flores Ballpark: Busch Stadium III Attendance: 3,480,393 (2nd of 15) . They both could use some refinement, but he gets good movement on both pitches. (Reuters) - A former scouting director for the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team pleaded guilty on Friday to criminal charges over a breach of the computer network of the rival Houston. Bats: Right https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1y1rOxZ0PU. 1 print : half-tone photomechanical, color ; sheet 64 x 89 mm. Pretty much used exclusively against right-handers. Difficult to get looks at a player with so few games under his belt. OFP: 35Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency DepthRisk: Moderate, Age: 27 yrHeight: 6-3Weight: 235 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2017 Draft - Round 30RuleV: 2020. Working with us means you're ready to face exciting new challenges in the sports business world with poise, confidence and tenacity. The second of three days of the 2021 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, with the St. Louis Cardinals selections being made by AGM/Scouting Director Randy Flores and announced by Xavier Scruggs in Denver, consists of 10 selections in rounds 2-10 on Monday, July 12. St. Louis Sportservice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 4 seam mostly used up in the zone. Hit: Crouched stance. Quick draft day 2 summary with much more to come, Clear draft trend: Through day 2, 7 of the #stlcards first 11 draft picks are pitchers, 6 of whom are collegians. The profile of a player that is going to save us money down the road is based on quite a bit of analysisand it is rarely obvious. Good instincts which helps his otherwise average range play up. Slight bend in the knees. Linda Brauer. 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. Guys like Matt Bayer, Dane Sorensen and Chris Correa have done some outstanding analytical work in support of our drafts over the past couple years. Loves fastball typically sits in the lower to mid 90s, but it can work up to 95 semi-consistently as a starter. Above average bat speed now. Physical Description: Shorter, stockier build. Comp pick Ryan Holgates power is already there in the Pac12, Flores said. Prospects Live Staff. It can flash tighter break to create whiffs, but not often. Grade: 50, Field: Stocky build and below average speed make him only a fit for left field. The Vanderbilt commit was clocked up to 98 mph on the mound but will need to work on his accuracy. Long legs and arms. Major concerns with the body, but admittedly haven't seen much on him since the move to the Cardinals. Regis Jesuit High School (Denver, CO) We are proud participants in multiple community service initiatives that support our immensely diverse fan base. Plus raw power but I'm bumping it down a bit because he doesn't fully get all of it in games yet. Bats: Right Austin Love spent his first two collegiate seasons in North Carolinas bullpen. But commands both very well. Strong transfers and plus ability to get out of the crouch can slow a running game to a halt. Hit: Square stance. Has the ceiling of a big league arm with improved command or if they changeup pops. Keeps his hands out front. But, look, I dont think you have to have a masters in stats to do this job. With his command, he is a nice fill in option for the Cardinals to have if needed. 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.. MLB Draft. He is also a prime candidate for an under-slot deal due to being a college senior. Pitch plays up due to deception, as he hides the ball behind his body during the delivery. His go to swing and miss offering. Not optimistic that there's much on the arm here. He holds runners very well and will vary his timing pitch by pitch with runners on base. Gordon Graceffo is another classic Cardinals selection. Arm-side run creates weak contact. Above-average command of heater earns the pitch an average grade. Overall: Ralston enters the stable of college arms that the organization hoards. Control: 45 | Command: 40. We bake all those opinions together and apply discount rates to enable us to compare players apple to apples in todays dollars. Above-average depth and plus command. Mills also spent two summers in the Northwoods League, performing well both seasons. The pool amount for this pick is $171,200. Bats: Left Ludwin has room to pack on significant mass while still maintaining his lanky build. The left-hander played for St. Louis from 2004-08, appearing in over 200 games as a relief pitcher. 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. 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. Not much room, if any, for more weight to be added. The three. 0. 12-to-6 break. A federal judge sentenced Christopher Correa, the Cardinals' former scouting director, to nearly four years in prison Monday for hacking the Astros' player personnel database and email system. Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Develop your leadership skills and be on the fast track for a career in hospitality. Patrick has found a home at third and continues to be very well-liked by our development staff. 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. Different motions but was a pitcher briefly at NC State. Mike Antico, OF There is little reliever risk with Love, but if he does move to the bullpen, he would profile as a strong contributor at the major league level. On his fastball, the right-hander sits around 93 mph but can touch 96. Candidates must meet the qualifications at the time of application. Most scouts already regard the fastball as a plus pitch. He hammers pitches up in the zone due to a mostly level bat path, but still drives the ball due to raw strength. As a result, he pitched as a sophomore in 2021. Overall: Part of what helps him is throwing from the unique low 3/4 arm slot. Physical Description: Short for the position and stocky. From a scouting standpoint, Williams' left-handed power and athleticism intrigues, but he is still raw. The right-hander did redshirt twice, once in 2018 as a freshman, and again in 2020 due to COVID. Baker has also received plenty of praise for his work ethic from the Angelo State coaching staff. Maxed out physically and considerably old for a prospect. Work schedule and number of hours will vary from week to week. Little physical projection remaining. If he does not make it in the rotation, he has a fastball that could tick into the upper 90s out of the bullpen. Jack Ralston - Scouting Report. His bat is not quite there. Naked eye says he should have some pop but that's not his game. He didn't have that 95 MPH in his back pocket to make up for missed locations. It's better when it can play off his breaking pitches, which it does best by being located in the top of the zone. Grade: 40, Control and Command: Average control, slightly below average command. Better command of his curveball, than the fastball. Grade: 50, Run: Hustles out of the box but runs with some effort. This gives him the potential to draw a decent number of walks, but he may take longer to tap into his power given his inconsistent ability to hit for average. Baker generates plenty of power from his 63, 240-pound frame as his fastball can touch 97. 510, 200 The high amount of line drives is a great result, but not being able to elevate limits the power ceiling. He's performed well in the DSL, which can be misleading but he was overshadowed by Malcom Nunezs triple crown season. As a young draft I believe he was 20 at the time he has time on his side to keep developing and get better. Modest leg kick as he steps into the pitch. 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. He's too advanced for the lower levels and is a dark horse candidate to pitch in the big leagues as soon as 2021. He is another candidate to add another tick or two to his fastball considering his 64, 210-pound size. Copyright 2017-23 The Cardinal Nation. 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. He showed an ability to pitch in longer stints and eventually moved into the rotation in 2021. He does have a good foundation as he has an easy delivery and scouts like his feel to pitch despite his young age. In 2020, he finished with a 0.58 ERA while working as a starter. Can change pace when playing off the sinker. Plus bat speed. Bats: Left His ability to control his entire arsenal helps his average stuff play up in game. Age: 25 yrHeight: 6-2Weight: 205 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2017 Draft - Round 11RuleV: 2020. With his profile though he just needs to be fringe-average. If Love was moved to the bullpen, his heater could tick up to 98 or higher. Improvements to his fastball to play along with the slider would go a long way with him fitting into high leverage situations. It really helps his stuff play up. 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