Showing posts with label Daisuke Matsuzaka. Show all posts
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Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-3-19: Amaury Cazana Hits A Home Run; J.R. Davis Singles & Walks; Efren Navarro, Donovan Solano, & Richy Pedroza Begin Winter Play This Week



Nippon Professional Baseball:

Seibu signed Daisuke Matsuzaka: Japan Times

Hiroshima submit application to post Ryosuke Kikuchi: Japan Times

Yomiuri completed paperwork to post Shun Yamaguchi: Japan Times


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) has played in three games going 4-for-12 (.333) with one RBI, four total bases, one run, two strikeouts, .333 OBP, .333 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) has played in 29 games going 32-for-113 (.283) with seven doubles, one triple, two home runs, 17 RBIs, 47 total bases, eight runs, 14 walks, three stolen bases, 19 strikeouts, .362 OBP, .416 SLG, and .778 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) has played in 28 games going 22-for-80 (.275) with three doubles, one home run, eight RBIs, 28 total bases, 12 runs, eight walks, two stolen bases, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, .337 OBP, .350 SLG, and .687 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) has played in 36 games going 32-for-120 (.267) with six doubles, seven RBIs, 38 total bases, 16 runs, nine walks, two stolen bases, 17 strikeouts, .321 OBP, .317 SLG, and .637 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) has played in 40 games going 29-for-128 (.227) with two doubles, four home runs, 13 RBIs, 43 total bases, 16 runs, 27 walks, 38 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .365 OBP, .336 SLG, and .701 OPS.
Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) has played in 35 games going 28-for-126 (.222) with five doubles, seven home runs, 14 RBIs, 54 total bases, 17 runs, 19 walks, 40 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .333 OBP, .429 SLG, and .762 OPS.
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) has played in 15 games going 11-for-53 (.208) with two home runs, seven RBIs, 17 total bases, six runs, one walk, 14 strikeouts, .254 OBP, .321 SLG, and .575 OPS.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) has played in 18 games going 9-for-54 (.167) with three doubles, five RBIs, 12 total bases, four runs, five walks, 21 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .262 OBP, .222 SLG, and .485 OPS.

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.81 WHIP, three holds, and two saves.  He's allowed five hits, no runs, two walks, and struck 11 out over 8.2 innings.
Chris Ellis (Memphis-Monterrey) has made 19 relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 0.47 ERA, 0.63 WHIP, seven holds, and one save.  He's allowed seven hits, one earned run, five walks, hit one batter, and struck 21 out over 19 innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mexicali) has made ten relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 2.16 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He's allowed six hits, two earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck 13 out over 8.1 innings.
Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Jalisco) has made seven relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 4.91 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He's allowed four hits, four earned runs, one home run, four walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over 7.1 innings.
Hector Villalobos (former State College-Mochis) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 7.56 ERA, and 1.92 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, seven earned runs, two home runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over 8.1 innings.

Notes:
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) has joined Culiacan and was not offered a contract for return with Hanshin: Culiacan Official Twitter and Roberto Espinoza Twitter

Tuesday's Games:
Mochis (19-24) visits Monterrey (18-24) @ 7:30 PM CT
Jalisco (28-15) visits Navojoa (15-27) @ 7:30 PM MT
Guasave (19-23) visits Culiacan (23-19) @ 7:35 PM MT
Hermosillo (25-16) visits Mazatlan (18-25) @ 8:00 PM MT
Obregon (26-16) visits Mexicali (20-22) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) will begin playing for Licey this week: LIDOM Official Site

Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Escogido) will begin play for Escogido this week: Escogido Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Cibao (17-22) visits Escogido (20-19) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (16-23) visits Cibaenas (21-18) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (20-19) visits Azucareros (23-16) @ 7:30 PM AST


Meridana League:

Notes:
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-UADY) hit a home run: Official Twitter


Colombian League:

Notes:
Thieves are stealing equipment and materials from Sincelejo stadium: El Heraldo


Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has played in 14 games going 12-for-32 (.375) with three doubles, two home runs, seven RBIs, 21 total bases, seven runs, three walks, nine strikeouts, .444 OBP, .656 SLG, and 1.101 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 24 games going 33-for-92 (.359) with five doubles, two triples, one home run, 15 RBIs, 45 total bases, 20 runs, nine walks, two stolen bases, 14 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .440 OBP, .489 SLG, and .929 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in 21 games going 28-for-85 (.329) with six doubles, one triple, one home run, 15 RBIs, 39 total bases, eight runs, five walks,. three stolen bases, six strikeouts, one caught stealing, .374 OBP, .459 SLG, and .832 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in 12 games going 10-for-37 (.270) with two doubles, one home run, eight RBIs, 15 total bases, six runs, six walks, nine strikeouts, .372 OBP, .405 SLG, and .777 OPS.
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) has played in 15 games going 1-for-4 (.250) with one RBI, one total base, one run, one walk, one stolen base, one strikeout, one caught stealing, .400 OBP, .250 SLG, and .650 OPS.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in 16 games going 4-for-18 (.222) with one double, one RBI, five total bases, six runs, one walk, three stikeouts, .300 OBP, .278 SLG, and .578 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) has played in 23 games going 15-for-80 (.188) with six doubles, seven RBIs, 21 total bases, eight runs, ten walks, 23 strikeouts, .286 OBP, .263 SLG, and .548 OPS.

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, and six holds.  He's allowed nine hits, three walks, hit one batter, and struck two out over 14.2 innings.
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) has made one start posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, three walks, and struck three out over five innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) has made nine relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.43 WHIP, and three holds.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out over 4.2 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 2.03 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, and seven holds.  He's allowed five hits, three earned runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 13.1 innings.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made six starts posting a 4-0 record, 2.10 ERA, and 1.10 WHIP.  He's allowed 24 hits, seven earned runs, nine walks, hit two batters, and struck 20 out over 30 innings.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made eight relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 3.52 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed seven hits, three strikeouts, two walks, and struck five out over 7.2 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has made 15 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 3.60 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, and six holds.  He's allowed 14 hits, six earned runs, nine walks, and struck 12 out over 15 innings.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made five appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 3.78 ERA, and 1.32 WHIP.  He's allowed 17 hits, seven earned runs, five walks, and sturck six out over 16.2 innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made nine appearances (one start) posting a 0-2 record, 5.68 ERA, 1.82 WHIP, two holds, and one save.  He's allowed 19 hits, eight earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck 11 out over 12.2 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Aragua) has made two starts posting a 0-2 record, 7.71 ERA, and 2.14 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, four earned runs, four walks, hit two batters, and struck two out over 4.2 innings.
Alirio Negrette (former DSL-Caribes) has made four relief appearancs posting a 0-0 record, 7.71 ERA, 2.57 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed five hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck one out over 2.1 innings.

Notes:
LVBP has been give the thumbs up to incorporate MLB/MiLB players: Lider

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Puerto Rican League:

Tuesday's Games:
Manati (3-8) visits Santurce (6-5) @ 9:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (6-6) visits Carolina (8-5) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinadega) has played in 13 games going 16-for-47 (.340) with three doubles, four home runs, 12 RBIs, 31 total bases, 16 runs, nine walks, two hit by pitches, one sacrifice, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, .458 OBP, .660 SLG, and 1.117 OPS.

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) has made three starts posting a 1-1 record, 0.68 ERA, and 1.65 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, three runs (one earned), 16 walks, hit two batters, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 16 out over 13 innings.
Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) has made four appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 7.11 ERA, 2.37 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, nine runs (five earned), eight walks, hit two batters, thrown two wild pitches, and struck five out over 6.1 innings

Tuesday's Games:
Chinandega (7-6) nvisits Boer (3-11) @ 6:00 PM
Leon (8-6) visits Rivas (9-4) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League:

J.R. Davis (former Peoria-Metro) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Peoria) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts.

Metro beat Chiriqui Federales 2-0
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started in outfield and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and one error.

Chiriqui Astronautas beat Herrera 1-0
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Chiriqui Federales (1-3) visits Herrera (1-4)
Metro (3-1) visits Chiriqui Astronautas (4-1)

Saturday, November 9, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-9-19: Anderson Gerdel Strikes Out One & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base Over Three & A Third Scoreless Innings; John Nogowski Doubles & Drives In One Run; Alexis Wilson Singles Twice & Knocks In One Run



Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Seibu are rumored to be ready to offer a contract to Daisuke Matsuzaka (Chunichi free agent).  Seibu was the team Matsuzaka started pro ball with: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Monterrey beat Guasave 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one passed ball, and threw out one base runner.

Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:34-23)(g/f:2-0)

Culiacan beat Mochis 9-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Justin Williams (Memphis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Mazatlan beat Mexicali 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) is expected to join Mochis in November: Fernando Ballesteros Twitter

Saturday's Games:
Guasave (10-14) visits Monterrey (11-13) @ 4:00 PM CT
Obregon (13-11) visits Jalisco (15-9) @ 5:15 PM CT
Culiacan (16-8) visits Mochis (13-11) @ 6:00 PM MT
Mazatlan (11-13) visits Mexicali (7-17) @ 6:00 PM PT
Hermosillo (14-9) visits Navojoa (9-14) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with two runs and two strikeouts.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one strikeout.
Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.  (g/f:1-3)(ir-s:2-0)

Escogido beat Cibaenas 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Yeison Medina (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the ninth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:3-0)

Licey beat Estrellas 4-3 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Azucareros (13-9) visits Licey (11-11) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (16-6) visits Cibao (11-11) @ 7:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (10-12) visits Estrellas (5-17) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League:

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Zulia beat La Guaira 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Anderson Gerdel (former Johnson City-Margarita) entered in the third and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:26-18)(g/f:2-5)(ir-s:1-0)

Aragua beat Margarita 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:13-7)(g/f:2-1)

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Magallanes) started at first base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Lara 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:6-4)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Caracas beat Caribes 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) will join Lara next weekend: LVBP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Zulia (3-1) visits La Guaira (2-2) @ 2:00 PM VET
Magallanes (2-2) visits Lara (2-2) @ 4:00 PM VET
Margarita (1-3) visits Aragua (3-1) @ 5:30 PM VET
Caracas (2-2) visits Caribes (1-3) @ 6:00 PM VET


Colombian League:

Notes:
Starlin Rodriguez (former Springfield-Sincelejo) drove in one run as Sincelejo beat Cartagena 12-0: El Universal

Leandro Cedeno (Peoria-Barranquilla) scored the very first run for the newly formed Barranquilla franchise as they beat Monteria 5-4: Deportes A Un Click Twitter

Monday, October 14, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-14-19: Julio Rodriguez Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Edmundo Sosa Singles Twice, Doubles, & Knocks In One Run; Trevor Megill Strikes Out Three Over One Scoreless Inning For The Save

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Shogo Akiyama (Seibu) will speak with MLB teams about the jump.  Mariners, Cubs, Diamondbacks, and Padres may have interest: NPB On Reddit Twitter

Seibu is interested in Daisuke Matsuzaka (Chunichi) and Kazuhisa Makita (San Diego): NPB On Reddit Twitter


Korean Baseball Organization Playoffs:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one double and two strikeouts.

Kiwoom beat SK 3-0 in 11 innings

Notes:
Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) feels 'young again' after mental, physical break before postseason: Yonhap News Agency

Tuesday's Game:
Kiwoom (0-1) visits SK (1-0) @ 4:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) has played in six games going 6-for-20 (.300) with two doubles, two RBIs, eight total bases, four walks, three strikeouts, .417 OBP, .400 SLG, and .817 OPS.
Kramer Robertson (Springfield-Glendale) has played in four games going 3-for-14 (.214) with one triple, four RBIs, five total bases, two runs, four walks, two strikeouts, .389 OBP, .357 SLG, and .746 OPS.
Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) has played in 15 games going 11-for-54 (.204) with one double, two RBIs, 12 total bases, five runs, four walks, 14 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .271 OBP, .222 SLG, and .493 OPS.
Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) has played in ten games going 6-for-31 (.194) with one double, one triple, two RBIs, nine total bases, nine total bases, four runs, eight walks, one stolen bases, 12 strikeouts, .375 OBP, .290 SLG, and .665 OPS.

Kodi Whitley (Memphis-Glendale) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.57 WHIP, and two saves.  He's allowed three hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck eight out over seven innings.
Seth Elledge (Memphis-Glendale) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, one hold, and one save.  He's allowed five hits, one unearned run, and struck 11 out over seven innings.
Roel Ramirez (Memphis-Glendale) has made six appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 1.23 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed six hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck ten out over 7.1 innings.
Griffin Roberts (Palm Beach-Glendale) has made four starts posting a 0-1 record, 3.07 ERA, and 1.36 WHIP.  He's allowed 18 hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 18 out over 14.2 innings.

Monday's Games:
Glendale (6-13) visits Mesa (10-9) @ 12:30 PM MST
Peoria (11-8) visits Surprise (13-6) @ 6:30 PM MST
Salt River (12-7) visits Scottsdale (8-11) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Trevor Megill (former 2014 draft selection-Mexicali) entered in the 11th and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out for the save (1).  (p-s:26-20)

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one walk, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, and assisted in two double plays.
Chris Ellis (Memphis-Monterrey) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:15-9)(g/f:0-2)

Mexicali beat Monterrey 4-3 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Jose Calero (former GCL-Jalisco) started and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits, five earned runs, one home run, and two walks for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:24-8)

Obregon beat Jalisco 11-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Hermosillo (1-0) visits Navojoa (0-1) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) started at catcher and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one strikeout, grounded into one double play, one pasased ball, and threw out one of three base runners.
Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-2 at the plate.
Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at third base.

Escogido beat Cibao 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Johan Mieses (Springfield-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Licey beat Azucareros 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
John Nogowski (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks, and assisted in one double play.
Hunter Cervenka (former Memphis-Cibaenas) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 7-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Estrellas (1-1) visits Escogido (2-0) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (1-1) visits Azucareros (0-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (1-1) visits Cibao (1-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League (November 15, 2019):

Notes:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) and Boer are impasse over salary: La Prensa

Saturday, October 5, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-5-19: Griffin Roberts Strikes Out Five Over Four Scoreless Innings; Kramer Robertson Triples, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Roel Ramirez & Kodi Whitley Each Strike Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning

Puerto Rican Double-A League Playoffs:

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Maunabo)started and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed eight hits, seven earned runs, and two walks for the losing decision.

Vega Alta beat Maunabo 8-7

Saturday's Game:
Maunabo (3-3) visits Vega Alta (3-3) @ 8:00 PM


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Seibu may be interested in Daisuke Matsuzaka (Chunichi): NPB On Reddit Twitter


Arizona Fall League:

Kramer Robertson (Springfield-Glendale) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, one run, one walk, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Griffin Roberts (Palm Beach-Glendale) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck five out.  (p-s:60-36)(g/f:5-1)
Roel Ramirez (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:17-13)(g/f:2-0)
Kodi Whitley (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-10)(g/f:1-1)
Seth Elledge (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the 11th and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:18-11)(g/f:2-0)

Glendale beat Surprise 7-6 in 11 innings

Saturday's Games:
Glendale (4-9) visits Surprise (9-4) @ 12:30 PM MST
Peoria (7-6) visits Salt River (9-4) @ 12:30 PM MST
Mesa (6-7) visits Culiacan (0-0) @ 6:30 PM MT
Mochis (0-2) visits Scottsdale (7-6) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2019):

Notes:
Obregon traded Chris Carter (Monclova) to Culiacan: LMP Official Site


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey 3B coach) reported to Licey camp: Licey Official Site

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Cibaenas) took a walk as Cibao beat Cibaenas 6-2: Cibaenas Official Twitter


Premier 12 (November 2, 2019):

Notes:
Williams Perez (Palm Beach-Lara), Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas), and Jose Godoy (Memphis-Caribes) are listed on the Venezuela roster: Lider

Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Estrellas) is listed on the Dominican roster: ProbeisbolRD Twitter

Friday, October 4, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-4-19: Evan MacLane Strikes Out Three Over Two Scoreless Innings; Chris Ellis Set To Pitch In Mexico; Hector Villalobos & Jose Calero Preseason Work In Mexico

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Chunichi will not bring Daisuke Matsuzaka (Chunichi) next season: NPB On Reddit Twitter

Yomiuri plans to keep hold of Hisashi Iwakuma (Yomiuri) and Hiroyuki Nakajima (Yomiuri): NPB On Reddit Twitter


Arizona Fall League:

Friday's Games:
Glendale (3-9) visits Surprise (9-3) @ 12:30 PM MST
Peoria (7-5) visits Salt River (8-4) @ 12:30 PM MST
Scottsdale (6-6) visits Mesa (6-6) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Notes:
Hector Villalobos (State College-Mochis) threw an inning as Mochis and Hermosillo tied 3-3: LMP Official Site

Jose Calero (former Johnson City-Jalisco) started but the game was called in the fourth as Mazatlan was leading 3-1 over Jalisco: LMP Official Site

Chris Ellis (Memphis-Monterrey) has signed on to pitch for Monterrey: LMP Official Site


Dominican League:

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) tossed two scoreless innings and struck three out as Escogido beat Estrellas 6-1: Estrellas Official Site

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-29-16: Yariel Gonzalez Doubles & Drives In One Run; Jonathan Rodriguez Singles & Knocks In One Run; Jorge Rondon Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning



Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) has played in 40 games going 55-for-145 (.379) with nine doubles, five triples, six home runs, 20 RBIs, 92 total bases, 31 runs, 16 walks, eight stolen bases, 14 strikeouts, five caught stealing, .440 OBP, .634 SLG, and 1.074 OPS.
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) has played in 31 games going 37-for-112 (.330) with six doubles, four home runs, 29 RBIs, 55 total bases, 18 runs, 18 walks, one stolen base, 16 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .420 OBP, .491 SLG, and .911 OPS.
Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-La Guaira) has played in 20 games going 16-for-49 (.327) with four doubles, four RBIs, 20 total bases, 18 runs, eight walks, seven strikeouts, .424 OBP, .408 SLG, and .832 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in 17 games going 22-for-70 (.314) with four doubles, five triples, five RBIs, 36 total bases, 17 runs, five walks, ten strikeouts, .360 OBP, .514 SLG, and .874 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (MiLB signing-Caracas) has played in 32 games going 38-for-127 (.299) with ten doubles, 11 RBIs, 48 total bases, 19 runs, six walks, three stolen bases, three caught stealing, .346 OBP, .378 SLG, and .724 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) has played in 37 games going 44-for-152 (.289) with eight doubles, two triples, three home runs, 22 RBIs, 65 total bases, 18 runs, three walks, two stolen bases, 22 strikeouts, .297 OBP, .428 SLG, and .725 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) has played in 38 games going 39-for-145 (.269) with six hits, one triple, one home run, seven RBIs, 50 total bases, 24 runs, 12 walks, five stolen bases, 17 strikeouts, .325 OBP, .345 SLG, and .670 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) has played in 25 games going 15-for-58 (.259) with three doubles, five RBIs, 18 total bases, five runs, one walk, one stolen base, 11 strikeouts, .290 OBP, .310 SLG, and .601 OPS.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) has played in six games going 1-for-4 (.250) with one total bases, one run, two walks, one strikeout, one caught stealing, .500 OBP, .250 SLG, and /750 OPS.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and three saves.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, two walks, and struck three out over 3.2 innings.
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out over two innings.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) has made ten relief appearances posting 1-0 record, 2.61 ERA, and 1.45 WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, three earned runs, one walk, two walks, hit two batters, and struck seven out over 10.1 innings.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) has made 15 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 2.70 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, and five holds.  He's allowed 16 hits, four earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck four out over 13.1 innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua/Margarita) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.70 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, hit one batter, and struck one out over 3.1 innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made 11 relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 2.79 ERA, 1.55 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed ten hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, five walks, and struck five out over 9.2 innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made 19 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 3.91 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, two holds, and two saves.  He's allowed 21 hits, 15 runs (11 earned), one home run, eight walks, and struck 29 out over 25.1 innings.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Margarita) has made seven starts posting a 2-1 record, 4.22 ERA, and 1.34 WHIP.  He's allowed 37 hits, 15 earned runs, three home runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck 13 out over 32 innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) has made six appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 5.25 ERA, and 1.58 WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, eight runs (seven earned), six walks, and struck five out over 12 innings.
John Church (former Memphis-Caribes) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 6.75 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed nine hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, two walks, and struck five out over 6.2 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 13.50 ERA, and 1.93 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, seven earned runs, one home run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck three out over 4.2 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and committed one error.

Aragua beat Margarita-Caribes 5-3

Tuesday's Games:
Caracas (21-10-1) visits Aragua (17-15-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Zulia (17-15) visits Boston (22-9) @ 11:00 AM VET
Margarita-Caribes (16-16) visits Lara (22-10) @ 11:00 AM VET
Magallanes (4-27-1) visits La Guaira (16-14-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (15-15-2) visits Detroit (9-20-2) @ 11:00 AM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) has played in 15 games going 20-for-55 (.364) with three doubles, three home runs, 14 RBIs, 32 total bases, nine runs, eight walks, one stolen base, 17 strikeouts, .438 OBP, .582 SLG, and 1.019 OPS.
Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) has played in 37 games going 46-for-140 (.329) with six doubles, two triples, 14 RBIs, 56 total bases, 27 runs, 12 walks, 14 stolen bases, 18 strikeouts, eight caught stealing, .414 OBP, .400 SLG, and .814 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in 23 games going 16-for-50 (.320) with three doubles, four home runs, 12 total bases, six runs, five walks, nine strikeouts, .368 OBP, .620 SLG, and .988 OPS.
Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) has played in 34 games going 41-for-141 (.291) with five doubles, one home run, 18 RBIs, 49 total bases, 12 runs, 12 walks, one stolen base, 21 strikeouts, .338 OBP, .348 SLG, and .685 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) has played in 23 games going 16-for-71 (.225) with two doubles, four home runs, 11 RBIs, 30 total bases, nine runs, six walks, 19 strikeouts, .286 OBP, .423 SLG, and .708 OPS.
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) has played in 21 games going 8-for-36 (.222) with two doubles, two home runs, three RBIs, 16 total bases, nine runs, 13 strikeouts, .222 OBP, .444 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has played in six games going 5-for-24 (.208) with two doubles, two RBIs, seven total bases, six runs, four walks, two strikeouts, .321 OBP, .292 SLG, and .613 OPS.
David Washington (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 25 games going 15-for-91 (.165) with three doubles, seven home runs, 13 RBIs, 39 total bases, 16 runs, ten walks, one stolen base, 38 strikeouts.

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 3.74 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 24 hits, nine earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck 13 out over 21.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Jalisco (18-22) visits Hermosillo (24-17) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (22-18) visits Navojoa (22-19) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (23-18) visits Mazatlan (11-30) @ 8:00 PM MT
Mochis (22-19) visits Mexicali (21-20) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck five out for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:2-1)

Cibao beat Escogido 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Estrellas (13-15) visits Licey (16-12) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibao (15-12) visits Azucareros (13-17) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (15-13) visits Cibaenas (14-17) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and two walks.  (g/f:2-0)
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Santurce beat Caguas 3-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Mayaguez) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.  (g/f:2-3)
Kevin Herget (Palm Beach-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, and assisted in one double play.

Mayaguez beat Aguadilla 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Daisuke Matsuzaka (Softbank) has joined Carolina: El Nuevo Dia

Tuesday's Games:
Mayaguez (12-7) visits Carolina (9-13) @ 7:15 PM AST
Aguadilla (3-17) visits Caguas (11-7) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in 21 games going 28-for-75 (.373) with five doubles, seven home runs, 18 RBIs, 54 total bases, 12 runs, 12 walks (two intentional), three hit by pitches, one sac fly, 12 strikeouts, grounded into two double plays, .484 OBP, .720 SLG, and 1.204 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 22 games going 25-for-76 (.329) with four doubles, one triple, 12 RBIs, 31 total bases, 16 runs, ten walks (two intentional), two hit by pitches, three sacrifices, one sac fly, nine strikeouts, grounded into four double plays, .429 OBP, .408 SLG, and .837 OPS.

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) has made six appearances (five starts) posting a 0-2 record, 4.62 ERA, and 1.66 WHIP.  He's allowed 29 hits, 14 runs (13 earned), four home runs, 13 walks, hit one batter, and struck 13 out over 25.1 innings.
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 7.11 ERA, and 2.53 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, five earned runs, one home run, seven walks, hit one batter, threw two wild pitches, and struck nine out over 6.1 innings.

Notes:
Everth Cabrera (San Francisco free agent) is expected to debut tonight with Boer: La Prensa and El Nuevo Diario

Tuesday's Games:
Rivas (12-9) visits Boer (11-11) @ 6:00 PM
Granada (9-13) visits Chinandega (11-10) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

Stats:
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has gone 3-for-41 (.073) with one home run, three RBIs, one run, two walks, one sac fly, six strikeouts, one caught stealing, grounded into one double play, .114 OBP, and .146 SLG.

Jonathan Escudero (Palm Beach free agent-Barranquilla) has a 1-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, three walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 11 out over 7.1 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) has a 1-1 record and 2.45 ERA.  He's allowed 21 hits, nine runs (six earned), one home run, four walks, hit two batters, thrown three wild pitches, and three wild pitches, and struck 17 out over 22 innings.
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) has a 1-2 record and 2.70 ERA.  He's allowed 28 hits, eight runs (seven earned), two home runs, one walk, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 21 out over 23.1 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 2-2 record and 4.29 ERA.  He's allowed 27 hits, 12 runs (ten earned), two home runs, eight walks, hit two batters, thrown two wild pitches, and struck ten out over 21 innings.
Geney Rios (former GCL-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 10.80 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, two earned runs, one walk, and thrown one wild pitch over 1.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Barranquilla (7-8) visits Cartagena (5-9) @ 7:00 PM
Monteria (12-5) visits Sincelejo (7-9) @ 7:00 PM