2018 St. Louis Cardinals Top 15 prospects
Jan 1 2018
Organization Grades
Hitting: B+ ... Pitching: B- ... 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 ... 23 ... 2012 FA (NJ)
Comments: Dynamic hurler missed all of 2017 with Tommy John surgery, but should be ready by spring. Double plus fastball sits in the mid-to-upper 90s and tops out at 102 mph. Plus 12-6 power curve gives him the tools to dominate, but change-up needs to improve for him to reach his potential as a #1 starter. If not, can still dominate as a shut-down...
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