# 2022 Cardinals Draft Tracker

- Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/2022-cardinals-draft-tracker/
- Published: 2022-07-17T18:52:08-05:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

The 2022 MLB Draft is upon us and I’ll be updating this track all the way through
the signing deadline on August 1st. The draft hasn’t changed in recent years. Team
will be allotted a pool that they are allowed to spend; the pool is made up of the
recommended bonuses for the first 10 rounds. Picks can be signed for above their
recommended bonus, but teams only get penalized for spending more then the pool 
amount. For the Cardinals, they have a pool of $6,845,900 to spend without penalty.
If they spend up to 5% more than their pool (about $7,187,000), they will be taxed
on the overage. Once they go beyond 5%, they get taxed on the overage and lose future
picks; no team has gone over the 5% threshold since this format started.

The first tab is the money; it shows how many have signed, where they are compared
to both the pool and the pool + 5%. The second tab is the individual picks and what
they’ve signed for. The third tab is the demographics of the Cardinals draft. These
will be updated daily. Below the tracker will be live updates on the picks and the
signings.

**Live Updates**
**7/27, 2:10 PM: **The Cardinals will not be signing Van Kempen;
he announced via Twitter that he’ll be fulfilling his commitment to West Virginia.
Bummer.

The Cardinals draft is completed.

> [@WVUBaseball](https://x.com/WVUBaseball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@WVUbaseballcamp](https://x.com/WVUbaseballcamp?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [@stevesabins](https://x.com/stevesabins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [@CoachMazey](https://x.com/CoachMazey?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [pic.twitter.com/i3gAaPsN9c](https://t.co/i3gAaPsN9c)
> — Gavin Van Kempen (@GavinVankempen) [July 25, 2022](https://x.com/GavinVankempen/status/1551620879032979461?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

**7/25, 8:30 AM:** The Cardinals have now signed 19 of their 20 picks. They’ve gone
over the bonus pool, but not the pool + 5%. The remaining pick, Van Kempen, will
require an above slot ($125k) bonus; the Cardinals can go up to $369k without additional
penalties. I’m expecting that they won’t sign him.

**7/23, 8:35 PM: **New signings. First is Crooks at slot.

> 4th-rder Jimmy Crooks signs with [@Cardinals](https://x.com/Cardinals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> for $470,300 (full slot 127 value). [@OU_Baseball](https://x.com/OU_Baseball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> C, grinder has improved receiving, solid arm, draws walks, some lefty pop too.
> Area scout favorite. [@MLBDraft](https://x.com/MLBDraft?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/fUMRo2T32W](https://t.co/fUMRo2T32W)
> — Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) [July 23, 2022](https://x.com/jimcallisMLB/status/1550891163590213635?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Rajcic goes above slot…

> 6th-rder Max Rajcic signs with [@Cardinals](https://x.com/Cardinals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> for $600k (slot 187 value = $270,700). [@UCLABaseball](https://x.com/UCLABaseball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> RHP, does nice job of mixing & pounding zone with four pitches, downer curveball
> is his best offering, fastball sits at 91 mph & touches 95. [@MLBDraft](https://x.com/MLBDraft?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> [pic.twitter.com/frm28ucIJk](https://t.co/frm28ucIJk)
> — Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) [July 23, 2022](https://x.com/jimcallisMLB/status/1550889438758273027?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Hansen for slot…

> 3rd-rder Pete Hansen signs w/[@Cardinals](https://x.com/Cardinals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> for $629,800 (full slot 97 value). [@TexasBaseball](https://x.com/TexasBaseball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> LHP, some of best control in [@MLBDraft](https://x.com/MLBDraft?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw),
> locates 88-92 mph fastball well, 78-82 mph slider with vertical & horizontal action
> is his best pitch. 22-4 with 2.67 ERA in three years w/Longhorns. [pic.twitter.com/MrRHz22URA](https://t.co/MrRHz22URA)
> — Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) [July 23, 2022](https://x.com/jimcallisMLB/status/1550878449287544836?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Winquest at slot…

> The [#Cardinals](https://x.com/hashtag/Cardinals?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> signed eighth round RHP Cade Winquest for $174,600. That's the exact slot value
> for pick No. 247. [#MLBDraft](https://x.com/hashtag/MLBDraft?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
> — Carlos Collazo (@CarlosACollazo) [July 23, 2022](https://x.com/CarlosACollazo/status/1550684170900348928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

**7/22, 6:11 PM:** The Cards signed Hjerpe and Mautz.

> The [#STLCards](https://x.com/hashtag/STLCards?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) have
> agreed to terms with No. 22 overall Draft pick Cooper Hjerpe for $3,182,200 (full
> slot), per [@jimcallisMLB](https://x.com/jimcallisMLB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw).
> He
> is the 10th first-rounder to strike a deal: [https://t.co/Eod8VMJLfD](https://t.co/Eod8VMJLfD)
> [pic.twitter.com/zIfgkg30Mr](https://t.co/zIfgkg30Mr)
> — MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) [July 22, 2022](https://x.com/MLBPipeline/status/1550618710599139333?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> The Cardinals have agreed to terms with second-rounder Brycen Mautz (No. 59 overall)
> for $1,100,000 (slot value: $1,246,200), per [@jimcallisMLB](https://x.com/jimcallisMLB?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw).
> 
> Complete bonus tracker: [https://t.co/v9ZHh9S3m5](https://t.co/v9ZHh9S3m5) [pic.twitter.com/YhdXsJWAoN](https://t.co/YhdXsJWAoN)
> — MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) [July 22, 2022](https://x.com/MLBPipeline/status/1550602281866989577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

**7/22, 2:00 PM: **The Cardinals announced yesterday they signed 10th round pick
Jacobson; no word on the contract yet:

> We have agreed to terms with RHP Tanner Jacobson. [https://t.co/nP5r27mJIX](https://t.co/nP5r27mJIX)
> — St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) [July 21, 2022](https://x.com/Cardinals/status/1550189591897841664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

**7/19, 8:15 PM: **The final 3 picks are on the tracker. I’ll have scouting reports
on as many players as I can tomorrow.

Quick notes on the draft…the only high schooler was the final pick; I’m guessing
they’ll try to save money on the first 10 picks to offer him a bonus. 13 of the 
20 picks were pitchers; it’s a need in the system and they don’t have the 40-50 
picks they used to for filling in other positions. It’s still weird to see.

**7/19, 3:15 PM:** Picks 16 and 17

 16. [Hunter Hayes](https://www.baseball-reference.com/search/search.fcgi?pid=hayes-001hun,hayes-003hun&search=Hunter+Hayes&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral),
     RHP, Pacific
     6’1″, 185 lbs, 08/05/2000
 17. [Brody Moore](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=moore-000bro&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral),
     SS, Auburn
     5’11”, 183 lbs, 07/20/2000College Sr

**7/19, 2:37 PM:** Here are the next 5 picks for the Cardinals

 11. [Nathan Church](https://www.baseball-reference.com/search/search.fcgi?pid=church000nat,church001nat&search=Nathan+Church&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral),
     OF, UC-Irvine
     5’11”, 180 lbs, 07/12/2000College Sr
 12. [Michael Curialle](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=curial000mic&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral),
     SS, UCLA
     6’2″, 199 lbs, 06/16/2001
 13. [Chandler Arnold](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=arnold005cha&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral),
     RHP, Dallas Baptist
     6’2″, 189 lbs, 11/19/1999
 14. [D.J. Carpenter](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=carpen002dan&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral),
     RHP, Oregon St
     6’8″, 242 lbs, 02/08/2000
 15. [Matt Hickey](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=hickey003mat&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral),
     RHP, Tarleton St
     6’1″, 165, 05/11/19985th Year Sr

**7/19, 9:50 AM: **[Tanner Jacobson](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=jacobs000tan&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral).
Played DII baseball. Split time between rotation and bullpen. No info on pitches.

**7/19, 9:35 AM:** [Joseph King](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=king--007jos&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral).
Little info available. Missed time in 2021 and split between starting and relief.
Fastball sits 88-90, touches 92; has hit 95 in showcases. Fastball also has some
movement. Additionally, throws change (ranges from 79-86 MPH) and slider (ranges
76-80). Appears to be a little wild; needs help with control and command.

**7/19, 9:30 AM:** [Cade Winquest](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=winque000cad&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral).
5 pitch mix with low-effort delivery. Mid-90s four seam fastball sits 94-96; touches
triple digits. Two seam fastball has good movement that generates groundballs. Curve
was top off-speed pitch until he developed a slider and splitter. Slider sits mid-
80s and generates strikeouts. Splitter is below average, but his feel got better
as the season went on. Floor of mid-level reliever; ceiling of #3 starter. Bet on
a relief role.

**7/19, 8:50 AM:** [Alex Iadisernia](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=iadise000ale&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral)
has a quick, consistent swing that makes quality contact. Limited power; more doubles
then homers in the long run. Good athlete. Doesn’t excel at any part of the game,
but does everything well. Probable 4th outfielder.

**7/18, 4:15 PM: **Here are the remaining picks for today. I’ll have scouting reports
lined up later tonight.

 7.  [Alex Iadisernia](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=iadise000ale&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral),
     OF, Elon
     5’11”, 180, 10/11/00
 8.  [Cade Winquest](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=winque000cad&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral),
     RHP, Texas – Arlington (Senior)
     6’2″, 205, 04/30/00
 9.  [Joseph King](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=king--007jos&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral),
     RHP, Cal-Berkeley
     6’1″, 194, 02/23/01
 10. [Tanner Jacobson](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=jacobs000tan&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral),
     RHP, Queens U of Charlotte (Senior)
     6’1″, 190, 01/24/00

**7/18, 2:25 PM: **First right handed pitcher…[Max Rajcic](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=rajcic000max&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral),
RHP, UCLA. 6’0″, 210, 08/03/01. 4 pitch mix. Fastball sits 91-93, touches 95. Upper
70s curve with good horizontal movement. Low 80s slider. Low 80s changeup with good
fade. Not overpowering, but controls pitches very well. Spent freshman year as closer
before starting this past year. Draft eligible sophomore, so he has some leverage.

**7/18, 2:01 PM**: Back to back position players…[Victor Scott](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=scott-003vic&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral)
II, OF, West Virginia. 5’11”, 190 lbs, 02/12/2001. Toolsy player with plus speed.
High contact rate, but long swing generates too many ground balls. Moderate power,
but probably limited to 12 to 15 homers in the long run. Good batting eye, takes
walks. Speed means he’ll stick in center; good reads on the ball. This pick is a
stretch, but these are the guys the Cardinals develop.

**7/18, 1:44 PM**: The first position player of the draft is [Jimmy Crooks](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=crooks000jim&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral)
III, a catcher from University of Oklahoma. 6’1″, 210 lbs, 07/19/2001. Grinder makeup.
LH batter with power potential; needs to translate raw power to in game power, but
increased bat speed could help with that. Hits to pull side often. Struggles with
breaking pitches. Below average speed, but smart base runner. Good defense. Plus
arm; good pop times. Simple footwork, good blocking, and improved framing. Should
stick at catcher in the long run.

**7/18, 1:18 PM:** First pick of the day…[Pete Hansen](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=hansen003pet&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral),
LHP, Texas. 6’2″, 205 lbs, 07/28/2000. Fastball sits high 80s, touches low 90s. 
Plus slider with horizontal and vertical movement; sits 78-82. Average curve sits
72-76; good depth to pitch. Average change that works well to righties; sits in 
low 80s. Fast moving prospect; high floor, low ceiling like the previous 2 picks.
Back of rotation projection.

**7/18, 7:48 AM**: The Cardinals took [Brycen Mautz](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=mautz-000bry&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral),
LHP, San Diego with their second round pick. 6’3″, 190 lbs, 07/17/2001. Scouting
reports much like Hjerpe; throws from a 3/4 arm slot, which cause deception in his
pitches. Low 90s fastball, touches 95; good sink and generates groundballs. Low 
80s slider; comes from the same angle as the fastball, so tunneling has made the
pitch big for strikeouts. Has a changeup that he doesn’t throw much; could develop
into an average pitch. Good control and command; doesn’t walk many and saw an increase
in strikeouts in 2022.

**7/17, 8:29 PM:** [The Cardinals select](https://www.nyrdcast.com/2022/07/cardinals-select-cooper-hjerpe-in-first-round-of-2022-mlb-draft/)
[Cooper Hjerpe](https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=hjerpe000coo&utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral),
LHP, Oregon St. 6’3″, 200 lbs, 03/16/2001. 2022 BA All American 1st Team, 2022 Gold
Spikes Finalist, 2022 Perfect Game Pitcher of the Year, and 2022 All-Pac-12 First
Team. Side arm slot pitcher with deception. Fast ball sits low 90s, touches 94-95;
could see a hit in velocity pitching every 5th day. Slider sits mid-70s, sweeping
pitch. Curve sits mid-80s with good, tight spin. Change sits upper 70s, considered
above average (probably best pitch behind his fast ball). Shows control and command;
limits walks. Low ceiling, high floor; mid to back of rotation starter, but could
see the bullpen to move quicker.

[Chris Sale](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/salech01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral)
and [Josh Hader](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/haderjo01.shtml?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=&utm_medium=referral)
are comps for his unique pitching motion.

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