Scouting Report: Jurrangelo Cijntje

Summary

Jurrangelo Cijntje is a 22-year-old switch-pitcher and No. 4 prospect in the St. Louis Cardinals organization (acquired from Seattle in the Brendan Donovan trade). Recently impressed at Double-A Springfield with a career-high 10 strikeouts in a start against Tulsa, and recorded 17 strikeouts in a week. He uses a custom six-finger ambidextrous Wilson glove and throws fastballs exceeding 90 mph with both arms. Currently prioritizing his right-handed pitching while developing his left side. Despite strong strikeout numbers (46 K's in 35.2 innings across 8 starts), he carries a 6.06 ERA with 20 walks, indicating control issues. Cijntje is enjoying his time in the Cardinals organization and has been a No. 15 overall draft pick.