2017 St. Louis Cardinals Top 15 prospects

Organization Grades

Hitting: B ... Pitching: A- ... Top-end Talent: B- ... Depth: B ... Overall: B

 



Minor League Affiliates

Triple-A: Memphis (AAA East)
Double-A: Springfield (AA Central)
High-A: Peoria (A+ Central)
Low-A: Palm Beach (A Southeast)
Rookie: FCL Cardinals (Florida Complex League)
Rookie: DSL Cardinals (Dominican Summer League)

 



1. Alex Reyes (RHP) ... 6-3, 185 ... 22 ... 2012 FA (NJ)

Comments: Proved he has one of the best arms in baseball with a good three-pitch mix that is highlighted by a plus-plus 96-97 mph FB that tops at 102 mph with good arm-side run. Plus 12-6 power CB and improved 90 mph CU allow him to dominate when he's on. Mechanics have been smoothed out and now draws on the plus velocity with ease.

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