An organization's culture does not necessarily involve the everyday work of employees, but is made up of the unique social aspects of the organization and how employees identify with the organization that ultimately has a direct effect on employee lifespan. Redmond has easy plus raw power, and will get to it in games despite a linear, line-drive oriented swing. 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. Lifts leg waist high, and has a traditional drop and drive delivery. 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. His overall slash line was .387/.439/.705/1.145. 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. Fastball: Inconsistent velocity. At least 12. It's an exciting profile. Angelo State University Basically, we translate every piece of available information into runs. Flores, 45, was part of the Cardinals 2006 World Series Championship team and spent eight seasons in the Majors. You write-up a ton of reports and you have to make a judgment on players without stats, third-party information or really any prior information on a player. He does have a good foundation as he has an easy delivery and scouts like his feel to pitch despite his young age. This gives him an intriguing skillset centered around speed and on-base abilities with sneaky power. That's too high for a player over the league average age. On taking third basemen with three of their first six picks in 2012: The three we announced as third basemen were Stephen Piscotty, who played other positions at Stanford as well, Patrick Wisdom from St. Marys, and Carson Kelly, who was a high school shortstop and pitcher but came into our system as a third baseman. Grade: 45, Arm: While the glove can play anywhere, Robertson's arm is not as strong. Randy Flores. It's an above-average pitch that misses bats and generates weak contact. 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. The pool amount for this pick is $144,600. Every bit of 231 pounds. Cardinals have instructs again in January so we will find out more then. Grade: 40, Curveball: Lives in the low-80s. Here at the St. Louis Cardinals, we strive to create an atmosphere of inclusiveness in order to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. Hit: Contact first approach, but to the point where it sacrifices driving the ball. Along with this partnership developed the EXPLORE Baseball Youth Career Immersion program where diverse high school students from the surrounding St. Louis community come to learn about possible career opportunities in baseball. For some unexplained reason his velocity was down to 86-90 during 2019, and that's back to what he was at Eastern Carolina. Also, at the end of the evening, we expect to add comments by Flores, so please check back here. Fastball: When I saw him in game he was mostly 91-92, but the swings the fastball was getting showed that their must be some deception. Sprays the ball to all fields and goes with the pitch well. Tovalin struggled a bit in the shortened 2020 season, but he hit the ball well in 2018 and 2019, so this was likely a result of an early season slump that he never got the chance to fix. Repeatability is high. He was hit by a pitch during the first game his sophomore year and then redshirted. A dead red hitter at this point. His hands are solid and he will make all the plays on balls hit to him. Linda Brauer. Likely finds a role as a middle reliever. That leads to our brand new scouting report pages that contains their reports from the preseason. As an experienced college pitcher with no glaring holes in his game, Love could be a fast mover in his first couple professional seasons. Organizational culture is the 'personality' of an organization, comprised of the assumptions, values, norms and behaviors of the organizations' members. The native of New Jersey profiles as a centerfielder in the professional ranks due to his speed. Little physical projection remaining. Prospects Live Staff. 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. Bats: Left Picks the foot up and sets it down before engaging. All Win Expectancy, Leverage Index, Run Expectancy, and Fans Scouting Report data licenced from TangoTiger.com. The pool amount for this pick is $478,300. He's gotten consistently better, but will need to see continued improvements in his offensive abilities to reach his utility ceiling. Coming into the system as a third basemen doesnt mean you are going to come out of our system as third basemen. I do expect him to play more first base than second as he climbs the ladder. Gordon Graceffo, RHP 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. 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). Fastball: Generally in the low 90's. He did throw against lower quality, Division Two competition, so it is still unknown how well Baker will be able to handle professional hitters. Holgate is another power bat, this time from the college ranks. First-hand news and commentary on the St. Louis Cardinals and minor league system for over 20 years. Grade: 40, Field: Pitchers love throwing to him. Bats: Left The long stride and mechanics generate good extension. Ultimately, what you need to do is develop a feel for scouting. 63, 240 Pairs his pitches well and will sequence efficiently. Former Cardinals scouting director Chris Correa was sentenced to 46 months in prison last July for what amounted to 12 counts of corporate espionage. That's below average speed. Physical Description: He's filled out his tall frame well. Physical Description: Short, not physically imposing or intimidating on the mound, but is a bulldog that attacks hitters. Grade: 45, Power: Quick hands generate power. Extremely pull heavy. Major concerns with the body, but admittedly haven't seen much on him since the move to the Cardinals. Assistant General Manager & Director of Scouting. OFP: 35Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency DepthRisk: Moderate, Age: 27 yrHeight: 6-3Weight: 235 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2017 Draft - Round 30RuleV: 2020. Arizona Cardinals With Kyler Murray , the quarterback position is set long term, but not so much short term. The pool amount for this pick is $270,300. Baker generates plenty of power from his 63, 240-pound frame as his fastball can touch 97. He's agile defensively, which is more important than his speed as a catcher. Curveball has good depth. Good weight transfer and balance as his weight shifts to his back leg at stride. The 36-year-old former Ivy League shortstop has been the clubs Director of Scouting since January 2012. If Love was moved to the bullpen, his heater could tick up to 98 or higher. This is an entry level position which provides extensive training that may lead to opportunities to transition to positions in the Ticket Sales Department and other departments within the organization. Wide base at impact. Grade: 55. Will struggle to maintain velocity deep in games though. He falls off the mound hard towards first base. In terms of working on the international side, I think that is the best training any scout can get. There isn't any room for more physical projection. True development test. Under his watch, the Cardinals have drafted Michael Wacha, Marco Gonzales and a number of soon-to-reach-St. Louis prospects. https://t.co/nUlSa3GA1V pic.twitter.com/6MzYDfwKF7. Villanova University Not optimistic that there's much on the arm here. Shows some pitch recognition skills. Hit: Crouched stance. 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. Not a ton of movement, but when located armside it can get some armside run. Grade: 55, Run: Well below-average runner, not a threat to take the extra bag. Hides the ball well enough to get some funky swings despite below average velocity. Grade: 30, Arm: Lacks carry but appears accurate. July 24, 2009: A's trade Holliday to the Cardinals for 3B Brett Wallace, OF Shane Peterson, P Clayton Mortensen. Will be prone to shifts, and since he doesn't run well, it's fair to assume low batting averages. Bats: Right Collection of average to above-average tools. Overall: Pitched well in the lower levels of the minors due to his elite command and feel. Excellent plate coverage and a pest in the box that is difficult to strikeout due to his tough two-strike approach. He's around the plate consistently. Your dad would love him. 2022 MLB Draft Scouting Report for RHP Landon Sims. Not a threat to steal but has a high IQ on the base paths. Absolutely not. Quick feet and hands. Hit: Yepez underwent a physical transformation of sorts, trading some baby fat for muscle, and the results were encouraging. 4 seam mostly used up in the zone. As a reliever only I'd bump this up a half grade. While he's a strong defender at 1B, his bat simply does not profile in a starter's role. Redmond is going as far as the bat allows. University of North Carolina Willis already underwent ulnar decompression surgery, so there is a bit of injury history on his young arm. Age: 26 yrHeight: 6-5Weight: 215 lbsHits/Throws: L/LAcquired: 2017 Draft - Round 9RuleV: 2020. The corner infielder stole nine bases in the 2021 season, so he may have enough quickness to stick at third base long term. 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. We were, and still do, try to take players who are versatile defensively. They did sign former Chicago Cubs All Star. Physical Description: He looks smaller than the listed weight. Really good hit and run guy. Tagged: 2021, Trevor Hooth, Kramer Robertson, Age: 20 yrHeight: 6-0Weight: 207 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2017 IFA, TBRuleV: 2021. What were trying to do with our draft is optimize it. Kantrovitz on economizing through the draft: We view the draft as a mechanism to save money. 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. Strong college performer. Grade: 45, Changeup: 81-83. Uses it versus right-handers. University of Texas The 2020 Cardinals overcame an outbreak of COVID-19 and a prolonged quarantine to reach the playoffs for a second consecutive year and post a 13th consecutive winning season. He's a good bet to stick on the 40-man roster for a couple years and provide depth as necessary, but expecting anything more than that may be unreasonable. Good, quiet target that . Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 2023 3:26 AM ET, Park Factors Regardless, he will likely begin his career at the hot corner. Joe McEwing, who played two seasons in St. Louis and has spent the last . Murray is rehabbing an ACL injury suffered Dec. 12, and his status to start the 2023 . If he has a swing and miss pitch, this is as close as it gets. 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.. 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. Can get in his own head when things don't go well. This projects him for strong control and an ability to pitch deep into games. Bats: Left He's a very pull heavy hitter, but he will pepper the outfield grass just beyond shortstop with line drives. 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. Delivery & Mechanics: Low 3/4 arm slot despite frame. Handles a staff extremely well. The right-hander did redshirt twice, once in 2018 as a freshman, and again in 2020 due to COVID. Contact I spoke with had him up around 94 at the end of the 2019 season at Palm Beach. 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. Baker finished the year with a 2.11 ERA and 120 strikeouts. The pool amount for this pick is $171,200. 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. 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. Additionally, his ability to move to the rotation and post a strong strike out rate while still limiting his walks is a good sign that he can develop as a starter. The pool amount for this pick is $1,338,500. Defensively, his speed will show through a little more. He also walked (17) more than he struck out (16) in 2021, but he did not do much of either. Following the season, Graceffo pitched in the Cape Cod League where he made three starts and posted a 0.69 ERA in 13 innings. . Absolutely does not get cheated. Naked eye says he should have some pop but that's not his game. Easy motion, not a lot of effort. 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. Worth noting that he only has two fingers on his right (non-throwing) hand after a lawnmower accident as a two year old. Grade: 45, Run: His speed helps his game on both sides of the ball. Washington State University Pitched as a swing man that's earned rotation spots based on performance. 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: 55, Control and Command: Tough year for him. 16.8% SwStr% was the sixth worst mark in the league. Works it down in the zone and primarily against righties. Control: 50 | Command: 40. Overall: Kruczynski attacks hitters north and south, which makes him a good fit for the modern game. Pitch plays up due to deception, as he hides the ball behind his body during the delivery. Jack Ralston - Scouting Report. He'll never be a power guy, and there's a chance he might not hit for much average either. He has a good solid frame that's well developed. David Laurila grew up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and now writes about baseball from his home in Cambridge, Mass. 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. 62, 193 I see why the organization took a flyer here, as he has the frame, big breaking ball and high release point that they covet. Used as an out pitch against lefties and righties. 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. The prep righty stands at 66 and 225 pounds which gives him plenty of projectability. Gap hitter that focuses more on making contact than driving the ball. Above-average eye; doesn't chase often, but when he does it's on offspeed pitches down. The frame will also require a sizable amount of effort to maintain and improve. It also makes him a candidate to improve his velocity in the professional ranks. Baez is one of the youngest players in the class, which seems to be an early trend for the Cardinals. Nov 28, 2013. His progress has been outstanding so far. We are proud participants in multiple community service initiatives that support our immensely diverse fan base. He showed an ability to pitch in longer stints and eventually moved into the rotation in 2021. Physical Description: Short and lean build. Good angles. Physical Description: Long limbs, but the frame is filled out. Caught some while at Gardner-Webb, but that won't be happening as a professional. Likes to use early in the count to steal a strike. Two mammoth homers in some of the video I found. He's improved at the plate each season, but there's a lot left to be desired. Grade: 50, Changeup: Mimics fastball, just minimal fade. Willis is a promising but raw pitcher with plenty of projection, but he also needs a lot of refinement. Throws it at their back foot. There is room to add some to the frame, but for his height he is built well. Utilizes a small leg kick as a trigger. Prospects Live Staff. Throws: Left. Maxed out physically and considerably old for a prospect. Like previous selections Joshua Baez and Ryan Holgate, Tovalin profiles as a power corner player. But, look, I dont think you have to have a masters in stats to do this job. The pool amount for this pick is $657,600. He has been the Director of Scouting since August 28, 2015, overseeing all aspects of the scouting department including the amateur draft. Lacks first step quickness. The Cardinals have as many as 12 coaching positions in the minor leagues that are not being renewed, and one full-time scout is not being renewed. This is high for the college ranks, but it did not hinder his ability to hit for average. Accurate and strong. Bats: Right Ranked the Cardinals No. His ability to control his entire arsenal helps his average stuff play up in game. Very consistent. Comp pick Ryan Holgates power is already there in the Pac12, Flores said. Any time youre dealing with amateur baseball players, its highly variable. Age: 19 yrHeight: 6-2Weight: 165 lbsHits/Throws: R/RAcquired: 2018 IFARuleV: 2022. Trent Baker, RHP It's a high effort swing, so when he gets a hold of one it absolutely flies. Has some nice fade to it. 12-to-6 break. 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. It is also a lot easier said than done, because you still have to execute it and hit on certain players. It's a high spin offering that plays very well off of the fastball and with the over the top arm slot. I don't need to tell you how wide the range of outcomes can be. Tovalin is the first infielder that the Cardinals have selected in this draft and the second straight division two player selected. FREE AGENT. Trent Baker is another productive pitchability starting pitcher. Most scouts already regard the fastball as a plus pitch. The rise again with the leg left, then start to break as the leg goes down. The St. Louis Cardinals reserve the right to extend the length of the program for a DSR as needed. Longtime baseball scout Mike Roberts watches pitching prospects during a pre-draft workout for the Cardinals on June 4 at Busch . Austin Love, RHP You can sign up for job alerts as well to receive notifications once a new internship opportunity is available. Luken Baker cranks a three-run home run to left field, giving the Cardinals a 12-4 lead in the 8th inning. Tough at bat for lefties, potential bullpen floor if he can't start. Not much room, if any, for more weight to be added. Assistant General Manager & Director of Scouting. 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