Saturday, December 31, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-31-16: Pete Parise Strikes Out One Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Luis Garcia Hits A Solo Home Run; Hector Luna Doubles & Drives In One Run



COLICEBA (Puerto Rico):

Stats:
Christian Rosa (former State College-Luquillo) played in four games going 4-for-16 (.250) with one double, one RBI, five total bases, three runs, three walks, five strikeouts, .368 OPB, and .313 SLG.
Luis Montanez (former Memphis-Luquillo) played in ten games going 8-for-35 (.229) with three doubles, five RBIs, 11 total bases, eight runs, two walks, one sac fly, nine strikeouts, .333 OBP, and .314 SLG.


Venezuelan League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) played in 61 games going 78-for-219 (.356) with 13 doubles, six triples, seven home runs, 28 RBIs, 124 total bases, 40 runs, 24 walks, 11 stolen bases, 18 strikeouts, seven caught stealing, .418 OBP, .566 SLG, and .984 OPS.
Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-La Guaira) played in 20 games going 16-for-49 (.327) with four doubles, four RBIs, 20 total bases, four runs, eight walks, seven strikeouts, .424 OBP, .408 SLG, and .832 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) played in 59 games going 74-for-237 (.312) with 13 doubles, four triples, four home runs, 29 RBIs, 107 total bases, 31 runs, six walks, three stolen bases, 38 strikeouts, .328 OBP, .451 SLG, and .779 OPS.
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) played in 54 games going 63-for-203 (.310) with 13 doubles, one triple, five home runs, 39 RBIs, 93 total bases, 27 runs, 23 walks, two stolen bases, 34 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .377 OBP, .458 SLG, and .835 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) played in 54 games going 64-for-210 (.305) with nine doubles, one triple, one home run, 13 RBIs, 78 total bases, 37 runs, 24 walks, six stolen bases, 20 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .376 OBP, .371 SLG, and .747 OPS.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) played in 16 games going 18-for-62 (.290) with two doubles, two home runs, ten RBIs, 26 total bases, six runs, two walks, 20 strikeouts, .313 OBP, .419 SLG, and .732 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) played in 37 games going 25-for-88 (.284) with nine doubles, 11 RBIs, 34 total bases, 11 runs, seven walks, one stolen base, 16 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .354 OBP, .386 SLG, and .740 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (MiLB signing-Caracas) played in 51 games going 52-for-198 (.263) with 15 doubles, 15 RBIs, 67 total bases, 24 runs, ten walks, four stolen bases, 24 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .308 OBP, .338 SLG, and .646 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) played in 28 games going 27-for-108 (.250) with five doubles, five triples, six RBIs, 42 total bases, 28 runs, 12 walks, 19 strikeouts, .336 OBP, .389 SLG, and .725 OPS.
Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) played in nine games going 5-for-21 (.238) with one double, one home run, two RBIs, nine total bases, two runs, two walks, three strikeouts, .304 OBP, .429 SLG, and .733 OPS.
Jose Godoy (Peoria-Caribes) played in four games going 2-for-9 (.222) with two RBIs, two total bases, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, .364 OBP, .222 SLG, and .586 OBP.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) played in 18 games going 11-for-51 (.216) with four doubles, ten RBIs, 15 total bases, nine runs, six walks, 11 strikeouts, .305 OBP, .294 SLG, and .599 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (MiLB signing-Lara) played in 17 games going 7-for-37 (.189) with one double, one triple, two RBIs, ten total bases, two runs, one walk, 11 strikeouts, .205 OBP, .270 SLG, and .475 OPS.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) played in 13 games going 4-for-23 (.174) with four total bases, one run, three walks, six strikeouts, one caught stealing, .269 OBP, .174 SLG, and .443 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Lara) played in 16 games going 6-for-42 (.143) with two doubles, four RBIs, eight total bases, four runs, eight walks, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .275 OBP, .190 SLG, and .465 OPS.
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Magallanes) played in eight games going 3-for-21 (.143) with three total bases, three runs, four walks, nine strikeouts, .280 OBP, .143 SLG, and .423 OPS.

Boone Whiting (former Memphis-Zulia) made three appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed three hits, no runs, four walks, and struck six out over 6.2 innings.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) made four relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.80 WHIP.  He allowed three hits, one unearned run, three walks, and struck one out over 3.1 innings.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Margarita) made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He allowed two hits and no runs over 1.1 innings.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) made 17 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 1.76 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and three holds.  He allowed 17 hits, three earned runs, one home run, three walks, hit two batters, and struck ten out over 15.1 innings.
Kurt Heyer (Memphis-Zulia) made five starts posting a 1-1 record, 2.25 ERA, and 1.21 WHIP.  He allowed 25 hits, eight runs (six earned), four walks, hit two batters, and struck ten out over 24 innings.
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Aragua) made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.84 ERA, and 1.26 WHIP.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, two home runs, three walks, and struck three out over 6.1 innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) made 30 relief appearances posting a 1-2 record, 3.34 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, five holds, and two saves.  He allowed 33 hits, 17 runs (13 earned), two home runs, 12 walks, and struck 31 out over 35 innings.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) made 29 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 3.57 ERA, 1.72 WHIP, and ten holds.  He allowed 28 hits, ten runs (nine earned), two home runs, 11 walks, hit one batter, and struck eight out over 22.2 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) made 12 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.60 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, and four saves.  He allowed 12 hits, four earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over ten innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) made 16 relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 3.63 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed 17 hits, eight runs (seven earned), three home runs, six walks, and struck 14 out over 17.1 innings.
John Church (former Memphis-Caribes) made 15 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 3.75 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, and five holds.  He allowed 13 hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, six walks, and struck seven out over 12 innings.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Margarita) made seven starts posting a 2-1 record, 4.22 ERA, and 1.34 WHIP.  He allowed 37 hits, 15 earned runs, three home runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck 13 out over 32 innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua/Margarita) made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.14 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, one walk, hit two batters, and struck one out over seven innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) made six appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 5.25 ERA, and 1.58 WHIP.  He allowed 13 hits, eight runs (seven earned), six walks, and struck five out over 12 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua/Magallanes) made 13 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 6.52 ERA, and 1.45 WHIP.  He allowed ten hits, seven earned runs, one home run, four walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 9.2 innings.
Silfredo Garcia (Springfield free agent-Margarita) made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 10.80 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, one walk, hit two batters, and struck two out over 3.1 innings.
David Oca (Johnson City-Caribes) made 11 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 11.25 ERA, 2.25 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed eight hits, five earned runs, one walk, and struck four out over four innings.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 54.00 ERA, and 6.00 WHIP.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and struck one out over 0.1 innings.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record and *.** ERA.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and one walk over 0.0 innings.

2016 Final Regular Season Standings:
1. Lara 39-24
2. Caribes 34-29
3. Zulia 33-30
4. Margarita 30-33
5. La Guaira 30-33
6. Aragua 30-33
7. Magallanes 29-34
8. Caracas 27-36

Playoffs Begin On January 2, 2017


Mexican Pacific League:

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, grounded into one double play, and threw out one of two base runners.

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the blown save (1) and winning decision (2-1).  (p-s:9-8)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Jalisco beat Culiacan 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-6 with one intentional walk, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) entered late in the game at shortstop and committed one fielding error.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-8 with one run, two strikeouts, and grounded into one double play.

Mochis beat Navojoa 4-3 in 16 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League Playoffs:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Licey 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with two runs, one walk, and one stolen base.

Escogido beat Cibao 12-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Puerto Rican League:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Caguas beat Santurce 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Aguadilla) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Dickie Joe Thon (MiLB signing-Aguadilla) started at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with two doubles, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-1).  (g/f:6-8)
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-2)

Mayaguez beat Aguadilla 5-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Rivas beat Chinandega 9-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Colombian League:

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, three walks, and struck four out for the losing decision (2-4).  (p-s:70-41)

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.
Enrique Perez (DSL-Barranquilla) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, two earned runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:38-21)

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 5-2
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) took the loss as Barranquilla lost to Cartagena 4-1 (12/29/16): LCBP Official Site

Geney Rios (former GCL-Barranquilla) took the loss as Barranquilla lost to Monteria 6-2 (12/30/16): LCBP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Melbourne beat Sydney 6-4

Sunday's Game:
Melbourne (17-6) visits Sydney (10-13) @ 1:00 PM AET

Friday, December 30, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-30-16: Breyvic Valera Walks, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Curt Smith Singles, Doubles, Walks, & Knocks In Two Runs; Malik Collymore Collects One Single, One Walk, & Two RBIs



Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-2 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one intentional walk, one sac fly, and assisted in one double play.

Margarita beat Caracas 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (5).  (p-s:3-3)(ir-s:2-0)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and moved to second base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one stolen base.

Caribes beat Magallanes 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
John Church (former Memphis-Caribes), Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira), and Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Aragua) will not play in postseason, Ronny Cedeno (former MLB-Magallanes) was selected by Zulia, and Wifredo Tovar (MiLB signing-Caracas) was passed over in the draft: El Emergente

No Games Scheduled For Friday


Mexican Pacific League:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and threw out one base runner.
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.

Culiacan beat Jalisco 6-5

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two runs, three walks, and one strikeout.
Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, two stolen bases, and assisted in one double play.

Navojoa beat Mochis 12-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with two doubles, one RBI, one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 8-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Culiacan (36-31) visits Jalisco (27-39) @ 7:15 PM CT
Navojoa (39-28) visits Mochis (37-30) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (30-36) visits Mazatlan (28-39) @ 8:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (34-33) visits Mexicali (36-31) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck five out.  (g/f:5-0)

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 7-4
Listin Diario Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game at third base.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed seven hits, five earned runs, one home run, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (g/f:5-4)

Licey beat Cibao 10-7
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) is very happy to return to the LIDOM and is currently looking over several offers from clubs for next season: Listin Diario

Manny Ramirez (Chicago-N-Cibaenas) and his family have excepted the Protestant faith: Listin Diario

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (2-1) visits Licey (2-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (0-2) visits Cibao (0-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, one walk, grounded into one double play, and grounded into one double play.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:3-0)

Carolina beat Mayaguez 4-1
LBPRC Official;Z Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with two doubles, two two-out RBIs, and two strikeouts.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Aguadilla) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Dickie Joe Thon (MiLB signing-Aguadilla) entered late in the game in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, struck one out, and assisted in one double play for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)

Caguas beat Aguadilla 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) was one of the young players, that Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis-Aguadilla MGR) mentioned, that took the opportunity to learn: El Nuevo Dia

Friday's Games:
Caguas (18-21) visits Santurce (28-11) @ 7:15 PM AST
Aguadilla (11-28) visits Mayaguez (25-14) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck four out for the winning decision (3-2).  (g/f:5-5)

Boer beat Granada 9-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 with two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, and one walk.

Rivas beat Chinandega 6-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Boer visits Granada @ 1:00 PM
Rivas visits Chinandega @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, one walk, and one stolen base.

Sydney beat Melbourne 9-2
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Canberra (12-10) visits Perth (7-15) for a doubleheader beginning @ 1:00 PM AWST
Adelaide (12-10) visits Brisbane (9-13) for a doubleheader beginning @ 3:30 PM AEST
Melbourne (16-6) visits Sydney (10-12) @ 6:30 PM AET

Thursday, December 29, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-29-16: J.C. Romero Extended His Scoreless Streak To 21.1 Innings & Earned The Win; Breyvic Valera Sets Team Single-Season Record In Hits; Carlos Martinez Could Launch In January In LIDOM



Venezuelan League:

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game at second base.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Zulia 9-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started at second base and batted third.  3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, one stolen base, and one caught stealing.

Wilfredo Tovar (MiLB signing-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth. 1-for-2 with one double, one walk, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Margarita beat Caracas 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:20-13)(g/f:2-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:13-10)(g/f:2-1)

Aragua beat Caribes 7-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double and one strikeout.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and two walks.  (p-s:16-7)(g/f:2-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  4-for-4 with three runs, one walk, and one stolen base.

Lara beat La Guaira 10-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) set a team record with his 77 hits for the regular season: Margarita Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Margarita (29-33) visits Caracas (27-35) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (33-29) visits Magallanes (29-33) @ 76:00 PM VET
Aragua (30-32) visits Lara (38-24) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the tenth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:7-4)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:1-1)

Jalisco beat Culiacan 7-6 ion 12 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one walk, grounded into one double play, and one fielding error.

Navojoa beat Mochis 8-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and two runs.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 8-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) has signed to play with Mochis after Azucareros was eliminated from LIDOM postseason: Mochis Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Culiacan (35-31) visits Jalisco (27-38) @ 7:15 PM CT
Navojoa (38-28) visits Mochis (37-29) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (29-36) visits Mazatlan (28-38) @ 8:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (33-33) visits Mexicali (36-30) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 7-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-Cibao) will not play this winter due to family matters: Master Deportes Twitter

Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) could make his first start for Cibaenas in January: Ahdyd Paniagua Twitter

Thursday's Games:
Cibaenas (1-1) visits Escogido (0-1) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (1-0) visits Cibao (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:0-2)

Santurce beat Mayaguez 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run and one intentional walk.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started in left field and moved to right, batting fifth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Aguadilla) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Dickie Joe Thon (MiLB signing-Aguadilla) entered late in the game in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Aguadilla beat Carolina 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Baerga (former St. Louis-Aguadilla MGR) spoke highly of his team despite the rough season: Primera Hora

Thursday's Games:
Carolina (15-24) visits Mayaguez (25-13) @ 7:15 PM AST
Aguadilla (11-27) visits Caguas (17-21) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) entered in the fifth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck three out.  (g/f:1-3)

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-5 with one run and one walk.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Boer 17-11
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Granada (19-25) visits Boer (21-23) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (25-19) visits Rivas (23-21) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.

Melbourne beat Sydney 4-3
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Adelaide (11-10) visits Brisbane (9-12) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Melbourne (16-5) visits Sydney (9-12) @ 7:30 PM AET
Canberra (11-10) visits Perth (7-14) @ 7:00 PM AWST

Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-28-16: Niko Vasquez Hits A Two-Run Homer; Efren Navarro Singles, Triples, Walks Twice, & Drives In Two Runs; Breyvic Valera Triples & Knocks In Two Runs



Venezuelan League:
Wilfredo Tovar (MiLB signing-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Zulia beat Caracas 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started at second base and moved to third, batting third.  1-for-4 with one triple, two RBIs, two runs, two walks, and assisted in three double play.
Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-1 with one double and one RBI.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:1-0)

John Church (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:8-5)(g/f:0-2)(ir-s:2-1)

Margarita beat Caribes 15-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with one double, two runs, two walks, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Aragua 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-la Guaira) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice and allowed one stolen base.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and assisted in one double play for the hold (10).  (p-s:6-2)(g/f:1-0)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and grounded into one double play.

La Guaira beat Magallanes 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) was added to the Lara active roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (33-29) visits Magallanes (28-33) @ 7:00 PM VET
Margarita (28-33) visits Caracas (27-34) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (33-28) visits Aragua (29-32) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (30-32) visits Lara (37-24) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-2 with one triple, two RBIs, two runs, and two walks.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-9)(g/f:1-1)

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with two two-out RBIs and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, and one run.

Navojoa beat Jalisco 8-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Culiacan (35-30) visits Jalisco (26-38) @ 7:15 PM CT
Navojoa (37-28) visits Mochis (37-28) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (29-35) visits Mazatlan (27-38) @ 8:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (33-32) visits Mexicali (35-30) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game at third base.

Licey beat Cibaenas 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas/Licey) is scheduled to start second game for Licey: Estrellas Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Cibao (0-0) visits Licey (1-0) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (0-0) visits Cibaenas (0-1) @ 8:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one walk.

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:7-3)

Carolina beat Caguas 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (6).  (g/f:1-1)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one double, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Aguadilla) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk and three strikeouts.
Dickie Joe Thon (MiLB signing-Aguadilla) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Mayaguez beat Aguadilla 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) exited early from start with unknown injury: Caguas Official Twitter

Wednesday's Games:
Mayaguez (25-12) visits Santurce (27-11) @ 7:15 PM AST
Aguadilla (10-27) visits Carolina (15-23) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Granada 4-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (21-22) visits Chinandega (24-19) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (22-21) visits Granada (19-24) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, three runs (two earned), five walks, and struck four out for the winning decision (3-2).  (p-s:92-51)
Geney Rios (former GCL-Barranquilla) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:30-18)(ir-s:3-3)

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 15-4
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Games:
Adelaide (10-10) visits Brisbane (9-11) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Melbourne (15-5) visits Sydney (9-11) @ 7:30 PM AET
Canberra (11-9) visits Perth (6-14) @ 7:00 PM AWST


Veracruz (Mexico) League:

Notes:
Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Xalapa) is playing for Xalapa: LBEV Official Twitter

The league began play on December 10, 2016 with six teams: Acayucan, Cosamaloapan, Minatitlan, Papantla, Veracruz, and Xalapa.


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Luke Gregerson (former Springfield) committed to pitching for Team USA and Matt Carpenter (St. Louis) was invited: WBC Official Site

Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-27-16: Jose Almarante Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Seven Innings For The Win; Ricardo Bautista Singles & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez Doubles & Drives In Two Runs



Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run and two walks (one intentional).

Caribes beat Margarita 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (MiLB signing-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one walk.

Aragua beat Caracas 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one triple, one run, and two strikeouts.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:9-7)(g/f:1-1)

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, one run, one strikeout, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one balk.  (p-s:4-3)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

La Guaira beat Magallanes 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (32-29) visits Caracas (27-33) @ 7:00 PM VET
Margarita (27-33) visits Caribes (33-27) @ 7:00 PM VET
Lara (36-24) visits Aragua (29-31) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (29-32) visits Magallanes (28-32) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Mochis beat Hermosillo 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:2-0)

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Jalisco 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-5 with one sacrifice, two strikeouts, and threw out one of two base runners.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 5-4 in 13 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Mochis (37-27) visits Hermosillo (32-32) @ 7:30 PM MST
Jalisco (26-37) visits Navojoa (36-28) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League Playoffs:

Notes:
Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) has signed on to play for Cibaenas: Cibaenas Official Twitter

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) will continue with Escogido in the round robin but Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) will not: LIDOM Official Site

Nelson Cruz (Seattle-Cibao) will join Cibao for ten games: Listin Diario

Tuesday's Games:
Cibaenas (25-25) visits Licey (26-24) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (25-25) visits Cibao (27-23) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs and one strikeout.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-3 with one walk.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Aguadilla) started in right field and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, and two runs.
Dickie Joe Thon (MiLB signing-Aguadilla) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Aguadilla beat Caguas 6-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one double, one walk, one strikeout, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.

Carolina beat Santurce 3-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Caguas) is expected to pitch into January with Caguas: El Vocero

Tuesday's Games:
Carolina (14-23) visits Caguas (17-20) @ 7;15 PM AST
Mayaguez (24-12) visits Aguadilla (10-26) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Tuesday's Games:
Rivas (21-21) visits Boer (21-21) @ 6:00 PM
Granada (19-23) visits Chinandega (23-19) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

December 23, 2016:

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-3).  (p-s:78-53)

Sincelejo beat Monteria 7-1
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Monday, December 26, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-26-16: Magneuris Sierra, Eliezer Alvarez, Juan Herrera, & Luis Cruz Make Short Stints In LIDOM; Niko Vasquez Doubles



Venezuelan League:

Monday's Games:
Margarita (27-32) visits Caribes (32-27) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (27-32) visits Aragua (28-31) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (28-31) visits La Guaira (28-32) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one double.

Jalisco beat Navojoa 10-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Mexicali (34-30) visits Obregon (29-34) @ 7:00 PM MST
Mochis (36-27) visits Hermosillo (32-31) @ 7:30 PM MST
Jalisco (26-36) visits Navojoa (36-28) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (26-36) visits Culiacan (34-30) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Juan Herrera (Palm Beach-Estrellas) played in six games going 4-for-14 (.286) with one double, five total bases, one run, one walk, three strikeouts, .333 OBP, .357 SLG, and .690 OPS.
Tony Cruz (former St. Louis-Licey) played in five games going 4-for-15 (.267) with one RBI, four total bases, three runs, two walks, five strikeouts, .353 OBP, .267 SLG, and .620 OPS.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) played in 49 games going 46-for-175 (.263) with five doubles, two triples, 13 RBIs, 55 total bases, 23 runs, 16 walks, five stolen bases, 18 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .323 OBP, .314 SLG, and .637 OPS.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) played in 16 games going 12-for-48 (.250) with five RBIs, 12 total bases, seven runs, five walks, 11 strikeouts, .321 OBP, .250 SLG, and .571 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) played in 19 games going 11-for-46 (.239) with one double, four RBIs, 12 total bases, two runs, one walk, seven strikeouts, .255 OBP, .261 SLG, and .516 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) played in eight games going 4-for-17 (.235) with one home run, two RBIs, seven total bases, two runs, two walks, two strikeouts, .316 OBP, .412 SLG, and .728 OPS.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) played in 12 games going 10-for-45 (.222) with two doubles, four RBIs, 12 total bases, four runs, five walks, four strikeouts, .314 OBP, .267 SLG, and .580 OPS.
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) played in 21 games going 9-for-59 (.153) with one double, two RBIs, ten total bases, four runs, three walks, one caught stealing, .206 OBP, .169 SLG, and .376 OPS.
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) played in nine games going 3-for-26 (.115) with one double, two RBIs, four total bases, four runs, four walks, one stolen base, ten strikeouts, one caught stealing, .250 OBP, .154 SLG, and .404 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) played in 26 games going 5-for-47 (.106) with one double, two RBIs, six total bases, two runs, five walks, 14 strikeouts, .189 OBP, .128 SLG, and .316 OPS.
Eliezer Alvarez (Peoria-Escogido) played in eight games going 1-for-12 (.083) with one double, two total bases, two runs, one walk, four strikeouts, .154 OBP, .167 SLG, and .321 OPS.
Luis Cruz (Memphis-Azucareros) played in three games going 0-for-4 (.000) with one run and one strikeout.

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) made seven starts posting a 1-4 record, 2.00 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP.  He allowed 35 hits, 16 runs (eight earned), ten walks, and struck 34 out over 36 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) made nine starts posting a 5-2 record, 2.36 ERA, and 1.05 WHIP.  He allowed 42 hits, 19 runs (13 earned), five home runs, ten walks, and struck 27 out over 49.2 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) made ten starts posting a 3-3 record, 2.37 ERA, and 1.07 WHIP.  He allowed 46 hits, 16 runs (13 earned), one home run, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck 25 out over 49.1 innings.
Jayson Aquino (former MLB signing-Azucareros) made 12 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 2.57 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, and four holds.  He allowed seven hits, six runs (two earned), five walks, and struck three out over seven innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 2.70 ERA, 0.60 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck one out over 3.1 innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) made 11 starts posting a 3-5 record, 3.91 ERA, and 1.34 WHIP.  He allowed 58 hits, 26 runs (23 earned), four home runs, 13 walks, hit three batters, and struck 39 out over 53 innings.
Sam Gaviglio (former Springfield-Cibao) made four starts posting a 0-2 record, 5.91 ERA, and 1.97 WHIP.  He allowed 16 hits, seven earned runs, one home run, five walks, and struck seven out over 10.2 innings.
Jeremy Hefner (Memphis free agent-Cibao) made one start posting a 0-0 record, 13.50 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He allowed one hit, two runs (one earned), and one walk over 0.2 innings.

2016 LIDOM Final Standings:
1. Cibao 27-23
2. Licey 26-24
3. Cibaenas 25-25
4. Escogido 25-25
5. Azucareros 24-26
5. Estrellas 23-27

Playoffs Begin December 27, 2016


Puerto Rican League:

Monday's Games:
Santurce (27-10) visits Carolina (13-23) @ 7:15 PM AST
Caguas (17-19) visits Aguadilla (9-26) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Notes:
The Nicaraguan National Championship (spring-fall league) will begin February 24, 2017: El Nuevo Diario

Monday's Game:
Boer (21-20) visits Granada (18-23) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

Stats:
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has gone 8-for-70 (.114) with three doubles, one home run, five RBIs, seven walks, one sac fly, two stolen bases, 12 strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .192 OBP, and .200 SLG.

Jonathan Escudero (Palm Beach free agent-Barranquilla) has a 1-0 record and 0.75 ERA.  He's allowed nine hits, two runs (one earned), six walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 14 out over 12 innings.
Geney Rios (former GCL-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 2.25 ERA.  He's allowed seven hits, two earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, thrown one wild pitch, and struck seven out over eight innings.
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) has a 2-0 record and 2.82 ERA.  He's allowed 18 hits, eight runs (seven earned), two home runs, ten walks, hit one batter, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 20 out over 22.1 innings.
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) has a 1-3 record and 3.12 ERA.  He's allowed 55 hits, 17 runs (16 earned), four home runs, two walks, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 30 out over 46.1 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) has a 2-2 record and 3.30 ERA.  He's allowed 42 hits, 20 runs (16 earned), one home run, 12 walks, hit three batters, thrown five wild pitches, and struck 32 out over 43.2 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 4-3 record and 3.76 ERA.  He's allowed 42 hits, 20 runs (17 earned), two home runs, 16 walks, hit eight batters, thrown five wild pitches, and struck 17 out over 40.2 innings.
Dewin Perez (State College-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 10.80 ERA.  He's allowed two hits, five runs (four earned), seven walks, thrown wild pitch, and struck five out over 3.1 innings.
Enrique Perez (DSL-Barranquilla) has a 0-1 record and 13.50 ERA.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, and one walk over 0.2 innings.

Monday's Games:
Cartagena (13-19) visits Barranquilla (18-15) @ 7:00 PM
Sincelejo (18-15) visits Monteria (17-17) @ 7:00 PM

Sunday, December 25, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-25-16: Audry Perez Singles & Drives In One Run; Enrique Perez Strikes Out Two Over One & A Third Scoreless Innings In First LCBP Start; Evan MacLane Selected In LIDOM Playoff Draft



Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) has played in 57 games going 72-for-206 (.350) with 12 doubles, five triples, six home runs, 23 RBIs, 112 total bases, 35 runs, 19 walks, nine stolen bases, 18 strikeouts, six caught stealing, .404 OBP, .544 SLG, and .948 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) has played in 55 games going 70-for-223 (.314) with 13 doubles, three triples, four home runs, 29 RBIs, 101 total bases, 30 Runs, five walks, two stolen bases, 34 strikeouts, .328 OBP, .453 SLG, and .781 OPS.
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) has played in 51 games going 59-for-192 (.307) with 11 doubles, one triple, five home runs, 36 RBIs, 26 runs, 23 walks, two stolen bases, 31 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .378 OBP, .453 SLG, and .831 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) has played in 34 games going 24-for-82 (.293) with nine doubles, 11 RBIs, 33 total bases, 11 runs, six walks, one stolen base, 15 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .359 OBP, .402 SLG, and .761 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) has played in 52 games going 58-for-203 (.286) with seven doubles, one triple, one home run, 13 RBIs, 70 total bases, 32 runs, 21 walks, five stolen bases, 20 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .353 OBP, .345 SLG, and .698 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (MiLB signing-Caracas) has played in 48 games going 50-for-188 (.266) with 14 doubles, 15 RBIs, 64 total bases, 23 runs, eight walks, four stolen bases, 23 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .307 OBP, .340 SLG, and .647 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in 28 games going 27-for-108 (.250) with five doubles, five triples, six RBIs, 42 total bases, 28 runs, 12 walks, 19 strikeouts, .336 OBP, .289 SLG, and .725 OPS.
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Magallanes) played in eight games going 3-for-21 (.143) with three total bases, three runs, four walks, nine strikeouts, .280 OBP, .143 SLG, and .423 OPS.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) has played in 11 games going 2-for-16 (.125) with two total bases, one run, three walks, six strikeouts, one caught stealing, .263 OBP, .125 SLG, and .388 OPS.

Geddy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.29 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck one out over 2.1 innings.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Margarita) made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He allowed two hits and no runs over 1.1 innings.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) has made 17 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 1.76 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed 17 hits, three earned runs, one home run, three walks, hit two batters, and struck ten out over 15.1 innings.
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.84 ERA, and 1.26 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, two earned runs, two home runs, three walks, and struck three out over 6.1 innings.
Roberto Canche (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made 28 relief appearances posting a 1-2 record, 3.48 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, four holds, and two saves.  He's allowed 33 hits, 17 runs (13 earned), two home runs, 12 walks, and struck 38 out over 33.2 innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made 16 relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 3.63 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed 17 hits, eight runs (seven earned), three home runs, six walks, and struck 14 out over 17.1 innings.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) has made 27 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 3.80 ERA, 1.78 WHIP, and eight holds.  He's allowed 28 hits, ten runs (nine earned), two home runs, ten walks, hie one batter, and struck eight out over 21.1 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made 11 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.00 ERA, 1.67 WHIP, and four saves.  He's allowed 11 hits, four earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, and stuck five out over nine innings.
John Church (former Memphis-Caribes) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 4.09 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, and five holds.  He's allowed 12 hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, six walks, and struck seven out over 11 innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua/Margarita) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed seven hits, four earned runs, one walk, hit two batters, and struck one out over six innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua/Magallanes) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 7.27 ERA, and 1.62 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, seven earned runs, one home run, four walks, hit one batter, and struck five out over 8.2 innings.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 54.00 ERA, and 6.00 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, two earned runs, and struck one out over 0.1 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) has played 36 games going 39-for-123 (.317) with eight doubles, seven home runs, 30 RBIs, 68 total bases, 23 runs, 20 walks, one stolen bases, 38 strikeouts, .415 OBP, .553 SLG, and .968 OPS.
Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) has played in 54 games going 57-for-215 (.265) with 11 doubles, three home runs, 29 RBIs, 77 total bases, 20 runs, 22 walks, one stolen base, 33 strikeouts, .328 OBP, .358 SLG, and .686 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) has played in 29 games going 23-for-91 (.253) with three doubles, five home runs, 16 RBIs, 41 total bases, ten runs, seven walks, 23 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .306 OBP, .451 SLG, and .757 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in 38 games going 21-for-88 (.239) with three doubles, six home runs, 19 RBIs, 42 total bases, nine runs, ten walks, 16 strikeouts, .310 OBP, .477 SLG, and .787 OPS.
Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) has played in six games going 5-for-21 (.238) with one RBI, five total bases, two runs, one walk, 13 strikeouts, .304 OBP, .238 SLG, and .542 OPS.
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) has played in 33 games going 13-for-55 (.236) with two doubles, two home runs, three RBIs, 21 total bases, ten runs, one walk, 18 strikeouts, .250 OBP, .382 SLG, and .632 OPS.
Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has played in 26 games going 21-for-92 (.228) with five doubles, five RBIs, 26 total bases, 13 runs, 13 walks, 19 strikeouts, .330 OBP, .283 SLG, and .613 OPS.

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made 24 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 3.73 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed 35 hits, 13 earned runs, two home runs, four walks, and struck 16 out over 31.1 innings.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 18.00 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed two hits, two earned runs, hit one batter, and struck two out over one inning.

Sunday's Games:
Mexicali (34-29) visits Obregon (28-34) @ 5:00 PM MST
Jalisco (25-36) visits Navojoa (35-27) @ 5:00 PM MST
Mazatlan (27-36) visits Culiacan (33-30) @ 6:00 PM MST


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 and allowed two stolen bases.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Cibao beat Estrellas 5-3

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) was selected by Licey in the LIDOM Playoff Draft: El Caribe

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Puerto Rican League:

Stats:
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) has played in six games going 8-for-23 (.348) with three doubles, two RBIs, 11 total bases, one walk, six strikeouts, .375 OBP, .478 SLG, and .853 OPS.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Aguadilla) has played in 18 games going 13-for-46 (.283) with two doubles, one home run, seven RBIs, 18 total bases, seven runs, two walks, two stolen bases, 16 strikeouts, .327 OBP, .391 SLG, and .718 OPS.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) has played in 30 games going 27-for-97 (.278) with four doubles, one triple, nine RBIs, 33 total bases, six runs, seven walks, two stolen bases, ten strikeouts, two strikeouts, .324 OBP, .340 SLG, and .664 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) has played in 35 games going 35-for-132 (.265) with eight doubles, one home run, 11 RBIs, 46 total bases, ten runs, nine walk, two stolen bases, 17 strikeouts, .319 OBP, .348 SLG, and .668 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) has played in 32 games going 29-for-118 (.246) with five doubles, three home runs, 18 RBIs, 43 total bases, 13 runs, 15 walks, one stolen base, 18 strikeouts, .333 OBP, .364 SLG, and .698 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) has played in 26 games going 23-for-98 (.235) with ten doubles, one triple, ten RBIs, 35 total bases, nine runs, eight walks, 24 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .296 OBP, .357 SLG, and .653 OPS.
Dickie Joe Thon (MiLB signing-Aguadilla) has played in 18 games going 6-for-39 (.154) with three RBIs, six total bases, five runs, four walks, 11 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .227 OBP, .154 SLG, and .381 OPS.

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) has made 23 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.90 WHIP, and 11 holds.  He's allowed 12 hits, no runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck 15 out over 20 innings.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Caguas) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-1 record, 0.00 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, one unearned run, and one walk over 0.2 innings.
Kevin Herget (Palm Beach-Mayaguez/Carolina) has made 17 relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 1.06 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, and eight saves.  He's allowed ten hits, two earned runs, one home run, four walks, hit one batter, and struck 15 out over 17 innings.
Ian Snell (former MiLB signing-Aguadilla) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 2.63 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed 14 hits, four earned runs, one home run, five walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 13.2 innings.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 3.00 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He's allowed ten hits, five runs (three earned), four walks, hit one batter, and struck 13 out over nine innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made 13 appearances (four starts) posting a 0-0 record, 3.54 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and five saves.  He's allowed 25 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), four home runs, 12 walks, hit one batter, and struck 24 out over 28 innings.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) has made five starts posting a 2-2 record, 3.60 ERA, and 1.28 WHIP.  He's allowed 27 hits, 13 runs (ten earned), five walks, and struck 14 out over 25 innings.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Aguadilla/Mayaguez) has made 11 appearances (three starts) posting a 1-1 record, 3.74 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 25 hits, nine earned runs, one home run, six walks, hit two batters, and struck five out over 21.2 innings.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) has made 11 appearances (four starts) posting a 2-2 record, 4.36 ERA, and 1.55 WHIP.  He's allowed 33 hits, 19 runs (16 earned), two home runs, 18 walks, hit three batters, and struck 14 out over 33 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in 39 games going 57-for-143 (.399) with nine doubles, one triple, ten home runs, 34 RBIs, 98 total bases, 32 runs, 20 walks (four intentional), six hit by pitches, three sac flies, one stolen base, 22 strikeouts, grounded into five double plays, .494 OBP, .685 SLG, and 1.179 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 41 games going 49-for-144 (.340) with eight doubles, two triples, four home runs, 32 RBIs, 73 total bases, 27 runs, 15 walks (three intentional), six hit by pitches, three sacrifices, five sac flies, 21 strikeouts, grounded into six double plays, .422 OBP, .507 SLG, and .929 OPS.

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) has made ten appearances (nine starts) posting a 2-2 record, 4.20 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed 55 hits, 25 runs (23 earned), six home runs, 19 walks, hit two batters, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 27 out over 49.1 innings.
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 7.30 ERA, and 2.19 WHIP.  He's allowed 15 hits, ten earned runs, two home runs, 12 walks, hit one batter, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 11 out over 12.1 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Colombian League:

December 23, 2016:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started ar shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Enrique Perez (DSL-Barranquilla) started and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (p-s:24-12)

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 3-2

No Games Scheduled For Sunday

Saturday, December 24, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-24-16: Iker Franco Singles & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Ricardo Bautista Collects Three Singles, One Double, & Two RBIs; Yariel Gonzalez Singles Twice, Triples, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs

Iker Franco - Tomateros de Culiacan 


Venezuelan League:

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Wilfredo Tovar (MiLB signing-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat La Guaira 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with two doubles and one run.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.

Mochis beat Hermosillo 12-4
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Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts.
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 9-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League:

Saturday's Game:
Estrellas visits Cibao @ 10:00 AM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Caguas) entered in the 11th and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and one walk for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:2-0)

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:3-0)

Santurce beat Caguas 3-2 in 11 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Dickie Joe Thon (MiLB signing-Aguadilla) entered in the game in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two runs.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one triple, two two-out RBIs, one run, and one walk.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Aguadilla) started in right field and batted eighth.  4-for-5 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and one run.

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one triple, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and hit one batter.  (g/f:4-7)
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-1)

Aguadilla beat Mayaguez 8-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Nicaraguan League:

Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) entered in the ninth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed no hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)

Boer beat Rivas 8-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double and two strikeouts.

Granada beat Chinandega 1-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled Saturday

Friday, December 23, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-23-16: Hector Manuel Soto Signs With The Cardinals; Jackson Solarte Strikes Out Seven Over Six & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Win; Niko Vasquez Doubles, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs In Doubleheader



Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (MiLB signing-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.

Lara beat Caracas 6-2
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Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, one walk, one sacrifice, and assisted in one double play.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Margarita 4-3
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Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, two walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:34-21)
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:2-1)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-0)

Aragua beat La Guaira 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) is still dealing with right shoulder discomfort: LVBP Official Site

Friday's Game:
La Guaira (28-31) visits Caracas (26-32) @ 5:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted second.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 2-1 in game one of doubleheader

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, and two runs.

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with two walks, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 5-0 in game two of doubleheader
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Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with two RBIs, one walk, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:5-3)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Culiacan beat Obregon 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hector Manuel Soto (MiLB signing-Monterrey-Mochis), who just signed a minor league deal with St. Louis, made two relief appearances posting a 1-0 record in the 2014 U-15 Baseball Cup.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck three out over three innings (g/f:3-2).  He was named to the Mexican team for the Panamerican Sub-18 Championship in September-October, 2016.  The right-hander pitched for Monterrey in the LMB Academy.  He made two relief appearances during the 2016 season posting a 0-0 record, 1.50 ERA, and .217 OBA.  He allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck four pout over six innings.  Soto was selected by Mochis in the 2016 LMP draft.

Friday's Games:
Mexicali (33-29) visits Obregon (28-33) @ 7:00 PM MST
Mochis (35-27) visits Hermosillo (32-27) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (27-35) visits Culiacan (32-30) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one walk.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, two home runs, and stuck five out for the wining decision (3-5).  (g/f:5-5)

Cibaenas beat Cibao 5-2
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Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and grounded into one double play.

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2, threw out one of two base runners, and assisted in one double play.
Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and allowed one stolen base.

Escogido beat Estrellas 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at shortstop and moved to first base, batting second.  1-for-4 with one run and assisted in one double play.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted third.  3-for-4 with one triple, one run, one stolen base, and one throwing error.

Azucareros beat Licey 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Estrellas (23-26) visits Cibao (26-23) @ 12:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one run.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and hit one batter for the save (5).  (g/f:1-1)

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, and one hit by pitch.
Kevin Herget (Palm Beach-Carolina) entered in the ninth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one intentional walk, and struck one out,  (g/f:1-0)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ricardo Bautista (State College-Aguadilla) entered late in the game in centerfield and moved to right, batting leadoff.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at third base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Dickie Joe Thon (MiLB signing-Aguadilla) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Santurce beat Aguadilla 10-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) talks about the adjustments he's making after spending most his career with Mayaguez and now signing with Caguas: El Nuevo Dia

Friday's Games:
Caguas (17-18) visits Santurce (26-10) @ 7:15 PM AST
Aguadilla (8-26) visits Mayaguez (24-11) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed seven hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-2).  (g/f:6-6)

Boer beat Chinandega 8-6
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started a third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Rivas beat Chinandega 8-3
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Boer (20-20) visits Rivas (21-20) @ 2:00 PM
Chinandega (23-18) visits Granada (17-23) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, three walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck three out for the losing decision (2-2).  (p-s:69-38)

Cartagena beat Barranquilla 4-0 in game one of doubleheader

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, two walks, and struck seven out for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:96-60)

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 10-0 in game two of doubleheader
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Barranquilla visits Cartagena @ 7:00 PM
Monteria visits Sincelejo @ 7:00 PM


Panama League (January 6, 2017):

Notes:
Jonathan Rivera (Johnson City-Metropolitanas) is set to start right field: Metro Official Twitter


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Larry Walker (former St. Louis-Canada) was named to the Canadian coaching staff for the 2017 WBC: Baseball Canada