Post-Dispatch baseball writer Derrick Goold considered only prospects that were in the organization as of spring 2020 and that have not played yet in the majors. For context, the current Cardinals at each position and their contract status is included at the bottom.
How Acquired: Draft, Round 1 (23rd overall) 2016
Highest level, 2019: Low-A Peoria
Standout Stat: .213 to .269 – Despite moving up a level, Perez saw his batting average jump, and do so in 458 at-bats for Peoria.
Scouting Report: Scouts see a gifted fielder who projects as able to deftly handle game-speed in the majors at a premium position, but he’s wiry thin, needs strength, and thus his offense lags.