Alvaro Seijas - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	STL	RHP	43	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	CH	Ctl/Cmd
35	30	50	50	30	40/30

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 IFA
RuleV: 2020

Physical Description: Short, baby faced right-hander. Very emotional on the mound. Can get in his own head when things don't go well.

Delivery & Mechanics: A high effort delivery with a pronounced head whack. Lots of other moving parts, a long arm action and some spinal tilt as well. He falls off the mound hard towards first base. Has a traditional 3/4 arm slot, but will drop lower occasionally.

Fastball: Inconsistent velocity. At times he was down around 88-91, and for stretches last season he was sitting 94-95 as a starter. Can miss bats at the higher mark, with some arm-side run. Will struggle to maintain velocity deep in games though. Arm-side run creates weak contact. Grade: 50

Curveball: More of a sweeping breaking ball with horizontal break. Can resemble a slider, but his arm slot is a difficult one to throw a big curveball with tremendous depth. It's an above-average pitch that misses bats and generates weak contact. Has the potential to be a big league out-pitch with more consistency. Grade: 50

Changeup: Not a fan of this pitch, and if he's a reliever he should just scrap it. Slows the arm way down and it lacks significant depth or fade. Grade: 30

Control and Command: Struggles to go long stretches where he hits his spot. Showed improved command during Midwest League stint but that eroded some as he ran into trouble in the Florida State League. He's never going to be an exceptional strike thrower. With his profile though he just needs to be fringe-average. Control: 40 | Command: 30

Overall: The Cardinals outrighted him off of the 40-man after the Covid-19 outbreak and he went unclaimed. A bit surprising, but in a traditional season with full minor leagues I believe he gets claimed. Has the ceiling of a big league arm with improved command or if they changeup pops. Likely finds a role as a middle reliever.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Moderate

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Thomas Parsons - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	STL	RHP	42	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	CH	Ctl/Cmd
35	30	40	45	55	55/50

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Trevor Hooth

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-4
Weight: 220 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 UDFA
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: He's filled out his tall frame well. Not much room, if any, for more weight to be added. Length can be seen more in his legs than anywhere else.

Delivery & Mechanics: Over the top arm slot. Easy motion, not a lot of effort. Hands start at neck height and remain there until hand break.Knee comes to chest height when hands break. Lands in line during power slot. Drive leg finishes with a high kick. Body finishes facing glove side.

Fastball: 88-91 T93. Not a ton of movement, but when located armside it can get some armside run. 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

Curveball: 75-76. Big, loopy 1-7 break on it. Likes to use early in the count to steal a strike. Plays better as a pitch to steal a strike early rather than create one late. It can flash tighter break to create whiffs, but not often. His mechanics can get slower when he throws this breaking ball. Grade: 45

Changeup: 81-83. His go to swing and miss offering. Plays above average, but can flash plus with good deception and fade. He has good arm action on the pitch that creates deception, which is what helps it get whiffs Grade: 55

Control and Command: He's got the kind of control a catcher loves because he is never too far off the spot with any of his three pitches. If he's going to issue walks the batter has to earn it. It really helps his stuff play up. Control: 55 | Command: 50

Overall: A smart pitcher who isn't afraid to pitch hitters backward. His ability to control his entire arsenal helps his average stuff play up in game. There are games where his command is not as sharp and that's when things start to go south. With his command, he is a nice fill in option for the Cardinals to have if needed.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Moderate

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Edgar Escobar - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	STL	RHP	41	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	Ctl/Cmd
35	30	50	50	60/55

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 220 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2020

Physical Description: Shorter, stockier build. Little physical projection remaining. Strong kid with muscular arms and big thighs.

Delivery & Mechanics: Aggressively attacks hitters. Very mechanically sound and repeats very well. An efficient delivery with no frills. Simple drop and drive delivery that allows him to drive up and over the glove side. Standard High 3/4 slot.

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. Contact I spoke with had him up around 94 at the end of the 2019 season at Palm Beach. Not afraid to throw the fastball inside, will work to all four quadrants. Grade: 50

Curveball: Plays very well with the heater. Unpredictable with how he mixes it in. Will start at-bats with it, and trusts it enough to throw it in any count. Two-pitch mix but will mix in the occasional changeup, which I haven't seen enough of. 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. He backs up his low walk rates with only one homer allowed in over 80 professional innings. Better command of his curveball, than the fastball. But commands both very well. Control: 60 | Command: 55

Overall: Despite maxing out at High-A, Escobar is a near big league ready reliever due to his strike throwing abilities. He's too advanced for the lower levels and is a dark horse candidate to pitch in the big leagues as soon as 2021.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Moderate

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John Nogowski - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	STL	OF	40	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	50	45	60	50	40

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 28 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 245 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/L
Acquired: 2014 Draft - Round 34, OAK
RuleV: On 40-Man

Physical Description: Short for the position and stocky. Thick core and lower half. Strong forearms. Maxed out physically and considerably old for a prospect. High baseball IQ and character.

Hit: Crouched stance. Keeps his hands out front. Modest leg kick as he steps into the pitch. Wide base at impact. Linear bat path that produces line drive contact. Above-average bat speed. Above-average eye; doesn't chase often, but when he does it's on offspeed pitches down. Shows good barrel control and an ability to use the whole field, but still hits his fair share of grounders to the left side. Grade: 50

Power: Above-average raw power that shows fringe-average during games. Gap hitter that focuses more on making contact than driving the ball. Has enough strength and bat speed to hit the ball out on occasion; could be a 15+ homerun type with starter at-bats. Grade: 45

Field: Moves well laterally for his size. Good instincts which helps his otherwise average range play up. Shows an uncanny IQ at the bag. Good glovework down the line and soft hands helps him make difficult plays. Shows good feel for backhanding and getting the ball to the bag. Grade: 60

Arm: Average natural arm strength. Tool plays up due to his high IQ and ability to get the ball out of his glove quick. Grade: 50

Run: Hustles out of the box but runs with some effort. Timed at and around 4.39 down the line from the right side. Not a threat to steal but has a high IQ on the base paths. Grade: 40

Overall: Nogowski debuted with the Cardinals in 2020. While he's a strong defender at 1B, his bat simply does not profile in a starter's role. 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.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Low

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Ludwin Jimenez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	STL	RHP	39	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	CH	Ctl/Cmd
35	30	50	55	45	40/30

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 19 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 165 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 IFA
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: 6'2", 165 pounds. Ludwin has room to pack on significant mass while still maintaining his lanky build. Long, skinny limbs and a small waist. Despite concerns with frame he proved to be durable as he was second in the Gulf Coast League in innings in 2019.

Delivery & Mechanics: Fast, loose delivery. Timing is good, everything is where you want it to be on foot strike. Fast arm.

Fastball: Curious to see where he is velocity wise after the shutdown. Was 87-89 during extended spring last year, and I'd guess he's a few ticks higher than that now. Cardinals have instructs again in January so we will find out more then. Pitch does have some life on it and he's able to throw it for strikes. Average grade because I'm assuming some growth occurred here. Grade: 50

Curveball: Good depth and command of the pitch for his age and experience level. Potential to be a future plus pitch as he adds strength. Grade: 55

Changeup: He has good feel for the changeup but the command of the pitch is inconsistent. Quality literally varies pitch-by-pitch. Will drop a plus change then follow it up with a non-competitve version. Grade: 45

Control and Command: He has good feel for the changeup but the command of the pitch is inconsistent. From what I've gathered he will flash a good one followed by 3-4 mediocre or worse versions of this pitch. Control: 40 | Command: 30

Overall: The Cardinals do very well in developing arms from Latin America. He also provides them with a potentially high upside arm in the lower minors, which you won't find too many of those on this list. It's an exciting profile. I don't need to tell you how wide the range of outcomes can be.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: High

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LJ Jones IV - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	STL	OF	38	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	40	50	40	40	40

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 225 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2020 Draft - Round 5
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Short, and muscular with large biceps and forearms. Big calves. He had a strong freshman season, appearing in 42 games and making contact but not tapping into power. He was hit by a pitch during the first game his sophomore year and then redshirted. Then Covid-19 washed out his draft season, but there were some encouraging early results in the handful of games.

Hit: Jones stands tall in the box and uses a small leg kick as his trigger. 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. Good weight transfer and balance as his weight shifts to his back leg at stride. Showed a lower strikeout rate and improved walk rate in the small 2019 collegiate sample. Plus bat speed. Grade: 40

Power: His immense strength shows through just by watching him play. It's a high effort swing, so when he gets a hold of one it absolutely flies. Good center of gravity with strong wright transfer. Absolutely does not get cheated. Two mammoth homers in some of the video I found. Difficult to get looks at a player with so few games under his belt. Intriguing fifth round selection. Grade: 50

Field: Stocky build and below average speed make him only a fit for left field. Played some first base in college, but lacks the height of a big league first baseman. Not a strong fielder. Grade: 40

Arm: From what I've seen on showcase videos it looks like he sort of pushes the baseball as he throws it. Not optimistic that there's much on the arm here. Grade: 40

Run: Registered 7.3 second 60-yard dash times. That's below average speed. Grade: 40

Overall: Some unknown, but a worthwhile gamble as the system is relatively short on power, especially from the right-handed batters box.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: High

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Logan Gragg - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	STL	RHP	37	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	SL	Ctl/Cmd
35	30	55	40	50/40

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Ray Kinsela

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 8
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Long, lean build with tapered frame and good strength throughout. Closing in on physical maturity, plus body.

Delivery & Mechanics: Drop and drive operation with some crossfire out front, slot gets near vertical, lower release height than expected given size of frame, length to arm stroke, fringe timing occasionally.

Fastball: Generally operates in the low-mid 90's, usually in the 91-94 mph range with flashes of 95-96 at times. Generally sat in the same velo band in college both at Connors State and Oklahoma State. Chance for plus fastball in short spurts, but given development as a starter/long reliever, the projection stays above-average. 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. Grade: 40

Control and Command: Gragg has shown more propensity for strikes in pro ball than he did in college, but the overall projection here is limited. More of a strike-thrower than a command artist now. Control: 50 | Command: 40

Overall: Mostly two-pitch swingman type with some upside should command improve, neither fastball nor slider project as big league bat-missers, with enough strikes there's a solid bullpen future here in a middle/long relief way, maybe a 6th starter type if the command comes along.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: High

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Evan Mendoza - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	STL	3B/SS/2B/1B	36	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	45	30	70	60	45

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-2
Weight: 205 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2017 Draft - Round 11
RuleV: 2020

Physical Description: He plays much smaller than his frame. Naked eye says he should have some pop but that's not his game. Average build that lacks physical projection, already has solid frame.

Hit: Contact first approach, but to the point where it sacrifices driving the ball. Excellent plate coverage and a pest in the box that is difficult to strikeout due to his tough two-strike approach. He's going to get challenged at the big league level though. Level swing, handles the bat well. Good bunter. Really good hit and run guy. Your dad would love him. Grade: 45

Power: He's going to get challenged by pitchers because they can knock the bat out of his hands. There might be 40-grade raw pop here, but his in game power is nearly at the bottom of the scale. All the good he does at the plate will be completely undone at the big league level due to the lack of power. We've seen this happen to many prospects before him. Most of his extra base hits are well placed balls down the line. 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. He covered a lot of ground at third base and the Cardinals had him playing shortstop in January at instructs. If he can play a strong shortstop changes the profile, and the weak offensive output becomes less of an issue. He has played primarily third but has also spent some time at first base as well as second. Lacks the true footspeed for the shortstop position but he can make it work due to his angles and footwork. Grade: 70

Arm: It's a plus arm for Mendoza. Capable of making any throw. Accurate and strong. Different motions but was a pitcher briefly at NC State. More than enough arm for anywhere on the diamond. Grade: 60

Run: Not fast, but is quick. Speed tool shows up more defensively for Mendoza. Good angles. Quick first step but reaches max speed pretty quickly. Grade: 45

Overall: Lacks the offensive skills to be anything other than a utility man, but if he can play a strong shortstop, which I believe he can, it changes the profile. He's an off the charts makeup guy and likely has a future in coaching or player development if he wants it as well.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Low

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Levi Prater - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	STL	LHP	35	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	SL	CH	Ctl/Cmd
35	30	50	50	40	50/45

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 184 lbs
Hits/Throws: S/L
Acquired: 2020 Draft - Round 3
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Short, not physically imposing or intimidating on the mound, but is a bulldog that attacks hitters. Frame essentially is what it is. Don't see any drastic physical changes on the horizon. Athletic and light on his feet, Prater fields his position well. Worth noting that he only has two fingers on his right (non-throwing) hand after a lawnmower accident as a two year old.

Delivery & Mechanics: Starts on the first base side of the rubber. Utilizes an inverted windup. Lifts leg waist high, and has a traditional drop and drive delivery. Throws across his body, leads to an uncomfortable at bat for lefties. It's an athletic delivery that will require him to stay in shape, and I don't project that to be an issue. Gets a lot of extension, but small framed guy so you don't notice it as much on paper. Repeatability is high. Very consistent.

Fastball: Sits 90-91 out of a 3/4 arm slot. Capable of bumping up to 94. Tough at bat for lefties, potential bullpen floor if he can't start. Works all four quadrants with the heater. Will pitch inside. Will try and throw the pitch by guys, despite its limitations. Above-average command of heater earns the pitch an average grade. Grade: 50

Slider: Tough pitch for lefties due to arm slot. Starts behind lefties and breaks over the plate. Breaks toward the backfoot of right-handers. Has shown traits of being an above-average pitch but will lose its shape. Prater and organization have to find that consistency. Grade: 50

Changeup: Mimics fastball, just minimal fade. Essentially a slower version of the heater. Distant third pitch. Uses it versus right-handers. Grade: 40

Control and Command: Average control, slightly below average command. Will miss and catch too much of plate with fastball. When he misses with a secondary pitch it's down more often than not, or off the plate. He's around the plate consistently. Control: 50 | Command: 45

Overall: Prater can become a backend starter if the control moves to plus and/or if the changeup takes a step forward. 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.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Low

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Evan Kruczynski - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	STL	LHP	34	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SL	CH	Ctl/Cmd
35	30	40	50	50	55	45/40

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 26 yr
Height: 6-5
Weight: 215 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2017 Draft - Round 9
RuleV: 2020

Physical Description: Has ideal starters frame; long and lean with broad shoulders. Organization has been successful with pitcher's of this type in the past. Attacks hitters; would think he throws 100+ with how he attacks.

Delivery & Mechanics: 3/4 arm angle with one of the cleanest deliveries in the organization. Half-inverted windup, feet pointing towards first and upper half angled towards the plate and begins with side-step. Drives off the back leg and generates a big downward plane, and hides the ball well behind his large frame. Gets himself into good fielding position.

Fastball: Primarily works up and down with the heater, and up and in against left-handers. For some unexplained reason his velocity was down to 86-90 during 2019, and that's back to what he was at Eastern Carolina. He was sitting in the low-90s and even nudging 95 at times. Having to pitch without the extra heat was a tough adjustment, and he ran into some problems in the upper minors. The pitch has a natural sinking action and generates groundballs. Grade: 40

Curveball: Big, slow breaking curveball that plays off of fastball up in the zone. Fastball velocity was down and curveball also looked to have lost some of its signature bite. When he misses it's traditionally up. Grade: 50

Slider: Tight late break on the pitch. Works it down in the zone and primarily against righties. Throws it at their back foot. It's his go to breaking ball to get strikeouts. Has cutter like action at times. I think he manipulates it a bit, adding and subtracting from the pitch's depth. Grade: 50

Changeup: His best pitch. Disguised as the fastball but has late tumble away from right-handed hitters. Will throw it in fastball counts, and it can get swing and misses as well as generate weak contact. Pretty much used exclusively against right-handers. Grade: 55

Control and Command: Tough year for him. His control took a hit this year but it was also the first time in his professional and collegiate career that he really struggled. His stuff was down and he had to adjust by becoming more fine and not being as aggressive. He didn't have that 95 MPH in his back pocket to make up for missed locations. The spike in homers can verify this claim. Less margin for error. He also never demonstrated pinpoint control in the past, and that shows when the velocity is way down. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Kruczynski attacks hitters north and south, which makes him a good fit for the modern game. Kruczysnki wasn't selected in the Rule 5 Draft after the organization left him unprotected. If the velocity didn't take a dip he likely gets protected by the Cardinals this winter. Instead he went undrafted in the Rule Five draft. 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. Collection of average to above-average tools.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Low

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Julio E. Rodriguez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	STL	C	33	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	40	40	55	60	20

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Trevor Hooth

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 245 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2015 IFA
RuleV: 2020

Physical Description: Has a stocky, well built frame that will help him endure the tough life of a catcher. There isn't any room for more physical projection.

Hit: Square stance. Keeps feet close together pre-load. Stands tall with hands by his head. Utilizes a small leg kick as a trigger. His quick hands couple with a compact swing to help him make contact. His feel for barrel isn't very good. Because of that when he gets bat to ball it can lead to lots of foul balls. Likes to jump at first pitch fastballs. Shows some pitch recognition skills. Can spray the ball to all fields. Grade: 40

Power: There's not a ton of power to be had. He can run into some homers when he pulls the ball, but any power is likely going to be gap to gap rather than over the fence. Grade: 40

Field: He moves and reacts very well behind the plate. Great at blocking pitches. Grade: 55

Arm: Arm has all the traits you could want to be plus. It's not only a cannon, but it's accurate too Grade: 60

Run: There's not much speed here. When he finds a gap, don't hold your breath for a triple. Won't steal any bases either. He's agile defensively, which is more important than his speed as a catcher. Grade: 20

Overall: This is a glove first profile, which isn't rare from the catcher positon. His defense and arm are really good. His bat is not quite there. He'll never be a power guy, and there's a chance he might not hit for much average either. The defensive side of things might just be good enough to give Rodriguez a chance in the big leagues.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Moderate

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Chandler Redmond - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	STL	2B	32	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	45	60	30	40	40

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 231 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 32
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Filled out frame. Every bit of 231 pounds. Long legs and arms. Well proportioned, good body. I expect him to be a long term option at first base, not traditional look of a second baseman. Strong college performer.

Hit: Loud, noisy swing with plenty of moving parts, with good plate coverage; will take walks. Good plate coverage; will take walks. Performed well in the the Appy League but still struck out at a 25% clip, swing has some length to it. That's too high for a player over the league average age. 16.8% SwStr% was the sixth worst mark in the league. He does use all fields and can drive the ball line to line. Making contact is the key here. Grade: 45

Power: Strength is his game, and Redmond is one of the better power bats in a system that has made adding power one of its main objectives. Redmond has easy plus raw power, and will get to it in games despite a linear, line-drive oriented swing. 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. He does scold the ball though and is one of the organizational leaders in exit velocity. The power is no joke. Over his last three years in college and his pro debut he's hit 60 homers. Power is a plus tool. Grade: 60

Field: Played mostly third base for Johnson City in his professional debut, but also spent time at second and first. Caught some while at Gardner-Webb, but that won't be happening as a professional. He moves better than people may think due to his size. His hands are solid and he will make all the plays on balls hit to him. Just don't expect many highlight reel plays. I do expect him to play more first base than second as he climbs the ladder. Grade: 30

Arm: Arm lacks carry, but it's playable. Won't matter much if he moves to first base. Grade: 40

Run: Not a speed threat. Not a part of his game. Grade: 40

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. 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. Redmond is going as far as the bat allows.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: High

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Juan Yepez - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	STL	OF/1B/3B	31	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	45	55	40	55	40

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 23 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 200 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2014 IFA, ATL
RuleV: 2020

Physical Description: Barrel chested with big shoulders and strong forearms. Big thighs and lower half. More muscular than soft, which is a recent change. Asked him to get in better shape so he could play the outfield and that's exactly what he did.

Hit: Yepez underwent a physical transformation of sorts, trading some baby fat for muscle, and the results were encouraging. He's more agile and improved his path through the zone. He hammers pitches up in the zone due to a mostly level bat path, but still drives the ball due to raw strength. He's worked on shortening his swing to make more contact, so that's something to watch for as we head into 2021. Still see him as a .240-.250 hitter though. Hit tool is above-average against left-handers, if not better. Grade: 45

Power: I think Yepez is capable of hitting 30 homers consistently in the big leagues, but the question is if his other secondary tools will allow him to get there. The power isn't enough to make up for the other parts of his game right now, but he definitely made strides in the power department, even if they don't immediately show up in the stat line. In 2018 Yepez's average flyball distance was 272 feet, per Prospect Live's MinorsGraphs tool. In 2019 that jumped all the way to 307 feet. 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. He knows his literal strength, and is now hunting fastballs to lift pull side. Plus raw power but I'm bumping it down a bit because he doesn't fully get all of it in games yet. Above average bat speed now. Very much tools over production right now. 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. He's fine at first base. Really needs a DH in the National League though. Grade: 40

Arm: Strong arm. Arm is playable at third, but the glove isn't. Arm can also put him in right field for a short stint, but again, you don't want him out there. Grade: 55

Run: Below-average runner, but a deceptive first step. Speed isn't a positive part of his game. Grade: 40

Overall: Yepez ultimate role is likely a lefty masher off the bench for a competitive club or as a DH somewhere. I just don't think the glove is playable in the field though. He lacks the range and speed to play in the outfield. 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. The bat must take a jump to the next level for him to be considered for a semi-everyday role however.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Moderate

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Griffin Roberts - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	STL	RHP	30	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	SL	CH	Ctl/Cmd
35	30	40	55	45	45/40

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Trevor Hooth

Age: 25 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 210 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round CBA
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Long limbs, but the frame is filled out. There isn't much room for any added weight.

Delivery & Mechanics: Works quickly with a quick delivery. Throws from a low 3/4 arm slot. Hands start at chest before dropping down the hip height on the rocker stop. The rise again with the leg left, then start to break as the leg goes down. Finishes with push leg swing high and across. Upper and lower half stay in sync well through delivery.

Fastball: Generally in the low 90's. Will manipulate it between 4 seam and sinker. Sinker generates some arm side run low in the zone. 4 seam mostly used up in the zone. Low and inefficient spin limits the success of the pitch. Grade: 40

Slider: Low 80's in velo. Big sweeping slider that gets a ton of horizontal movement. Used as an out pitch against lefties and righties. Not afraid to double up on it. Gets above average spin. Might not get as many whiffs at higher levels due to its sweepiness. On its own can be a plus pitch, but can play down due to lack of another significant offering. Grade: 55

Changeup: Sits around 85. This pitch is not used very often. Has some nice fade to it. Can change pace when playing off the sinker. Grade: 45

Control and Command: Likes to try to force the front door slider at times, but loses the release point. He's generally around the plate, but the fastball has a tendency to sail. Walks hurt him more than missing over the middle of the plate. Control: 45 | Command: 40

Overall: Part of what helps him is throwing from the unique low 3/4 arm slot. His slider does play, but the question is if it will be enough to carry the profile. His fastball isn't in a place to be a strong enough compliment to the big sweeping breaking ball. His best change to be a big leaguer is by way of a slider heavy approach in the bullpen. Improvements to his fastball to play along with the slider would go a long way with him fitting into high leverage situations.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: High

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Conner Capel - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	STL	OF	29	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	40	45	55	60	55

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Jake Kerns

Age: 24 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 185 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2016 Draft - Round 5, CLE
RuleV: 2020

Physical Description: Well proportioned; broad shoulders. Athletic build. No concerns with frame, not much physical projection remaining here.

Hit: Crouched, closed stance; upper body hunches towards the plate. Keeps his hands back and bat rested on his left shoulder. Feet and knees stay tight until he loads and steps into the pitch. Feet wide at impact. Level swing that gets the ball in the air, particularly to the pull side. Average or better bat speed. Shows a solid eye, but is too aggressive at the plate. Can beat out ground balls to the left side. Needs to learn to wait for his pitch. Grade: 40

Power: He's not physical enough to drive pitches on the outer half over the left field wall consistently. There's more power here, but it would come at the price of some of his contact ability. Grade: 45

Field: Displays solid actions in the field. Gets low and keeps the ball in front of him on shallow hits. Good routes coupled with his foot speed give him above-average range. Shows good instincts. Can play all outfield positions. Grade: 55

Arm: Strong left handed arm with a low release. Shows good carry from the grass. On-target in looks. Arm fits well in RF. Grade: 60

Run: Timed 4.14 down the line from the left side. Gets out of the box quickly and has above-average straight-line speed. Grade: 55

Overall: Capel's bat lags behind his defense, namely because of his aggressiveness at the plate. He offers a realistic ceiling of a defensive substitution at the major league level, but still has some work to get there. He has the underlying ability to improve with the stick, but he's going to need to improve his approach to have any hope of regularly seeing a major league lineup. He's yet to do so. He was not added to the 40-man roster prior to the 2020 Rule V draft.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Moderate

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Brendan Donovan - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	STL	OF	28	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	50	40	40	40	40

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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. Smaller build with long legs, is a good athlete. Moves well. Don't see much physical change here, other than just getting stronger.

Hit: Donovan is quiet in the box, minimal movement. Very simple swing with strong plate skills. Strong 13% walk rate as a professional. Relaxed trigger by simply picking up his front foot and dropping it back down. Short and quick to the ball, and keeps the bat through the zone. I have rarely seen him get fooled, and he has the type of barrel control that even when he's caught on his front foot he's able to stay behind the baseball. Grade: 50

Power: The left-handed hitting Donovan will use all fields but when he drives the ball it's more commonly to the right centerfield gap. His opposite field power is limited, he more often than not just takes what's given to him and doesn't look to drive the ball. Will slap the ball the other way. Grade: 40

Field: Two things the Cardinals develop exceptionally well. College starters and "positionless" college bats. The latter sums up Donovan perfectly. He doesn't excel at any defensive position. He spent most of his time at third in college but has played mostly second base for the Cardinals. The bat likely doesn't project for third, and even the offensive bar at second is growing. He lacks the range for second, and the bat for third. Grade: 40

Arm: He has quick hands and his quick transfer will make up for some of the lack of carry on the throwing arm. His arm would be stretched as an everyday third baseman, and he would struggle with any throw that takes his momentum elsewhere. Grade: 40

Run: Below average runner, but not base clogging slow either. It's another secondary tool that Donovan lacks. Grade: 40

Overall: Donovan's hit tool and approach will get him to the big leagues but he lacks the secondary skills to be anything more than a bench bat. Needs a little more power, or speed or arm to be an everyday option, and his inability to play shortstop has a negative effect as well. There isn't much demand for offensive minded 2B/3B utility types anymore, but Donovan has an intriguing hit tool and I want to see how it plays in the current MLB offensive climate.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Low

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Justin Toerner - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	STL	OF	27	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	50	40	60	55	55

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 24 yr
Height: 5-10
Weight: 165 lbs
Hits/Throws: L/L
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 28
RuleV: 2021

Physical Description: Small frame, lacks muscle, especially in lower half. Toerner has touched four different affiliates since getting drafted and looked like he might have had an under the radar breakout in 2019. Plays above size and can be reckless at times. Toerner was a four-year starter at Cal State Northridge and also their leadoff hitter. He's an above-average athlete, high energy tone setter.

Hit: He hits slightly crouched with legs spread wide. He puts the bat on the ball and has an advanced feel for the strike zone. Short quick swing and will take walks. Very hands oriented swing that doesn't use much of the lower half, until recently. Just throws the bat at the ball when he has to. He does struggle against velocity up in the zone, and has also struggled against lefties, which drops his hit tool a half grade. Grade: 50

Power: The power gains were very real, as Toerner found his way to eleven homers in 2019. Even hitting some out to left center, which is an impressive feet for a traditional contact oriented guy. He will let the ball travel, and will be aggressive in hitters counts. Last year at this time he might have been a 30 for game power, he's managed to jump a grade since entering the organization. Still more doubles (and triples) than a long ball threat, but he at least has the tool in his belt now and picks his spots Grade: 40

Field: An acrobat in centerfield, Can't tell you how many times you see a flyball hit and he's already gliding to it. Some of the best outfield instincts I've seen. He's also reckless and plays with no regard to his own health. In fact, his season ended a bit early as a result of an injury he received while diving for a baseball. The easiest plus grade I've ever handed out on defense. Toerner is the real deal on this side of the ball. Grade: 60

Arm: One of the stronger outfield arms in the system. Powerful and accurate. It's a strong thing to have. Grade: 55

Run: Above-average runner. Speed influences all aspects of his game. Can swipe a bag but the speed shows up more in the field. He covers so much ground. Grade: 55

Overall: Toerner is the definition of a fourth outfielder. Superb defense skills with just enough offense to keep you afloat until your regular centerfielder is back in the lineup. He did strikeout more in Double-A, I'm not too worried as it was his first look at some advanced arms, but that's something to monitor when baseball resumes. For this type of profile to work he has to put the bat on the ball.

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: Low

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Patrick Romeri - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	STL	OF	26	35

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
35	30	40	60	45	60	50

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-3
Weight: 195 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 12
RuleV: 2023

Physical Description: Athletic, strong, well built. Young enough to add to the frame yet already considered to be extremely physical for his age. High risk high reward, but anytime you pay a 12th rounder six figures you need to pay attention.

Hit: Stance is slightly open, with some hand movement to stay loose and athletic in the box. Uses a toe tap for trigger, picks it up, brings it back and touches the dirt with the lead foot then attacks towards the baseball. Really strong approach, strong walk rate at nearly 12%. Linear swing, will shorten up and choke up with two strikes. Pull heavy approach will limit batting average. Grade: 40

Power: Has recorded exit velocities as high as 107 MPH; and was routinely posting high numbers on the showcase circuit and while he was with IMG. Plus raw power that's starting to show up in games. Was third in the GCL in homers during his debut. Prone to weak contact when he gets over aggressive. Grade: 60

Field: Hedging a bit because you have to do some guess work on the frame, but if he stays as lean and strong as he is he can develop into an above-average corner outfielder due to his aggressiveness out there. If he bulks up and slows down, which I assume is likely, I have him fringe average. He fits well in right field. Grade: 45

Arm: Plus arm with good carry and accuracy. Future right fielder. Grade: 60

Run: Present day Romeri is an above-average runner, but he's going to add mass to the frame which will slow him down Grade: 50

Overall: Romeri was a member of perhaps the most scouted high school team in recent history at IMG. The Cardinals liked enough of what they saw to take him in the 12th round. The tools are loud but he will go as far as the hit tool (contact ability) takes him. He's a strong athlete, with the potential to be a big league regular if he can improve his contact skills

OFP: 35
Role: 30 - Up/Down Emergency Depth
Risk: High

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Andre Pallante - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	STL	RHP	25	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	FB	CB	SL	CH	Ctl/Cmd
40	40	50	40	50	40	50/40

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 22 yr
Height: 6-0
Weight: 203 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2019 Draft - Round 4
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Accomplished college arm, performed well on the Cape and pitched for Team USA. Was very noticed despite being at UC-Irvine. Shorter right-hander with lean, athletic frame. Limited physical projection remaining.

Delivery & Mechanics: Stands tall on the mound. Feet opened towards home. Steps back to begin inverted windup. Waist high leg kick with small hitch before very long arm action. Finishes strong over plant foot when things are in sync. Can drag arm at times and upset timing. High 3/4 release.

Fastball: Lives mostly 90-91, probably lives mid 90s in relief role. Touches 95 as a starter. Fastball is the key to everything. Looks to set up hitters by going up in the zone or away, and then get them to chase with something off the plate in the outer or upper quadrants. Above-average command of the heater. Leans on the pitch heavily. Grade: 50

Curveball: His putaway pitch against left-handers. Breaks off the plate towards their back foot and he gets them to swing over the top of it. Slider has a significant amount of horizontal movement. Can look like a cutter at times because it lacks consistent depth Grade: 40

Slider: Pitch has tremendous horizontal break, utilizes it like a cutter but it has slider shape. Primarily out pitch against lefties, starting over middle and breaking off the plate inside to get them to chase. Grade: 5

Changeup: Inconsistent pitch. Minimal arm side run and fade. Knows how to sequence and will throw it against either handed hitters. Command of pitch is poor. Grade: 40

Control and Command: Pumps strikes, but necessarily not the ones you want at all times. Doesn't have loud enough stuff to live in the middle, and instead needs to live on the black, or even slightly off it. Control: 50 | Command: 40

Overall: Not as great of a risk here because there's some polish. Pallante knows how to sequence and attack hitters at least one time through the order. Right on that line for me of long relief or starter. Must continue to pitch well off of the fastball.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 -Spot Starter/Long Relief
Risk: Moderate

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Mateo Gil - Scouting Report

Rank History

Year	Team	Position	Team Rank	OFP
2021	STL	SS	24	40

Grades Update: Dec 2020

OFP	Role	Hit	Power	Field	Arm	Run
40	40	50	40	50	55	40

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Dec 2020 Report

Evaluator: Matt Thompson

Age: 20 yr
Height: 6-1
Weight: 180 lbs
Hits/Throws: R/R
Acquired: 2018 Draft - Round 3
RuleV: 2022

Physical Description: Slender, twitchy athlete. Lean, but toned. Has a frame to support adding muscle while still maintaining athleticism. Sturdy build, good strength for size. MLB bloodlines, good demeanor on the field. Has noticeably added to his wiry frame since entering organization. Pushed to short season ball in 2019 and performed well primarily against older competition.

Hit: Stands with feet a bit wider than shoulders, hands well positioned at the ear. Starts swing with a thigh high leg kick, weight transfers to back foot and he sits on back knee as body gently rocks back before the swing. Minimal hand load, very efficient swing. Has above-average bat speed. Quick with minimal flair. Should have no issues catching up with velocity. Makes good contact, 10% SwStrk% against older competition. A little too pull heavy, but young enough to evolve in that aspect. Propensity to shift weight early at times and get caught on front foot. Grade: 50

Power: Average raw power at present, potential to even be above-average as he adds to his frame. Power plays down in games due to lack of loft. Last run through affiliated ball saw a 45% GB%, much too high to fully tap into his raw pop. Has potential to break through the power ceiling. Has a knack for barrelling up the baseball. Stays within himself. Will take what's given to him the other way, but supposedly has begun driving the ball to right center field consistently. Grade: 40

Field: Son of former big league utility man, Benji Gil. Lack of foot speed and evolving body likely push him to second base, but hands are good enough to stay at shortstop right now. Good enough hands to make all routine plays but won't show up on the highlight reel very much. Potential to be an above-average second baseman if they make the move. Quick first step, understands angles and body positioning Grade: 50

Arm: Was sitting in the low 90s as an amateur pitching prospect despite short arm action. Lots of present arm strength here, might be the best tool. Very accurate arm and good motor. Instinctual player with advanced internal clock and awareness. Grade: 55

Run: Not a base stealing threat, looks like he should be faster than he is. Good first step but just not quick underway. Very aggressive on the bases and have to assume he will always take the extra base. Grade: 40

Overall: Gil is a guy that should surge up prospect lists as the statistical numbers improve. Sounds like an obvious statement, but power numbers are muted in some of the tough environments in the lower levels. Get him to Springfield and I think the offense will start to shine. I'm always a sucker for legacy players, odds are they've had the best coaching and diet as they've grown up. Being around a big league clubhouse can be a valuable thing, especially at such a young age. Gil is right on that fine line between second-division starter or utility man. I expect him to start playing some second base to increase versatility and could even add third to the portfolio.

OFP: 40
Role: 40 - Below-Avg. Player - Bench/Utility
Risk: Moderate

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