Showing posts with label Edgard Montiel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Edgard Montiel. Show all posts

Saturday, February 8, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-8-2020: Shane Robinson Singles, Hits A Two Run Homer, & Was Named ABLCS MVP; Mikey Reynolds Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Jeremy Hazelbaker & Edgard Montiel Each Hit Solo Home Runs

Australian Baseball League Championship:

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-5 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, one RBI, one run, one stolen base, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

Melbourne beat Adelaide 6-2
ABL Official Site Post Game
Melbourne sweeps championship in two games

Notes:
Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) was named ABLCS MVP: Melbourne Official Twitter


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) 1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

Esteli beat Boer 7-1

Saturday's Games (@ 4:00 PM):
Madriz (0-4) visits Jinotega (2-2)
Boer (3-1) visits Esteli (4-0)
Nueva Segovia (3-1) visits Matagalpa (0-4)
Zelaya Central (2-2) visits Dantos (4-0)
Chontales (1-3) visits Boaco (0-4)
Rio San Juan (1-3) visits Costa Caribe (4-0)
Rivas (2-2) visits Chinandega (2-2)
Masaya (2-2) visits Carazo (3-1)
Leon (1-3) visits Granada (2-2)


Caribbean Series Championship:

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one intentional walk, and hit one batter.  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Azucareros beat Lara 9-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mazatlan (LMP) will host the 2021 Caribbean Series: LMP Official Site

Yucatan (LMB) signed Jorge Martinez (Durango-Azucareros) for the 2020 season: MiLB Official Site

Parade is scheduled for Sunday to celebrate Azucareros' win: Azucareros Official Site

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) says this is the best team he has managed in his life: Primera Hora and El Nuevo Dia

Caribbean Series will return to Puerto Rico in 2025: Primera Hora

Attendance for the 2020 Caribbean Series surpassed the last time it was held in Puerto Rico, in 2015: El Vocero

Juan Francisco Puello Herrera addressed the Cuban situation for what he says is the last time: El Vocero

Monday, February 3, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-3-2020: Pedro Echemendia Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Four & Two-Thirds Innings; Edgard Montiel Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Pedro Rodriguez Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Hold

Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) 2-for-3 with two RBIs and one run.

Boer beat Matagalpa 9-4

Notes:
Erisbel Arruebarruena (Matanzas) will travel with Cuban team to play in series against Nicaragua: Nicaraguan Official Site

No Games Scheduled Until Friday


Caribbean Series:

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Monteria) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:55-35)(g/f:7-3)
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Monteria) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and hit one batter.  (p-s:7-2)

Chiriqui beat Monteria 1-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Lara) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:16-10)(g/f:2-0)

Lara beat Azucareros 3-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Chiriqui (1-1) visits Culiacan (1-1) @ 9:00 AM
Azucareros (1-1) visits Monteria (0-2) @ 1:00 PM
Santurce (1-1) visits Lara (2-0) @ 7:00 PM


World Baseball Classic (March 22, 2020):

Notes:
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) will pitch for the Dominican Republic: Azucareros Official Site

Sunday, February 2, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-2-2020: Carlos Baerga & Juan Gonzalez Honored Along With Puerto Rican Dream Team; Harold Arauz Strikes Out One & Allows One Run Over Four & Two-Thirds Innings; Jeremy Hazelbaker Triples & Drives In One Run

Australian Baseball League Semifinals:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one run, one sacrifice, and assisted in one double play.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one triple and one RBI.

Adelaide beat Canberra 6-3
Adelaide wins the series two games to one

Championship begins on Friday


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) 1-for-2 at the plate.

Boer beat Matagalpa 3-2

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Dantos) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, three runs, one walk, and struck nine out for the winning decision (1-0).

Dantos beat Chontales 9-7

Sunday's Games (@ 10:00 AM):
Jinotega (1-1) visits Nueva Segovia (1-1)
Matagalpa (0-2) visits Boer (2-0)
Esteli (2-0) visits Madriz (0-2)
Rio San Juan (1-1) visits Zelaya Central (1-1)
Boaco (0-2) visits Cosat Caribe (2-0)
Chinandega (1-1) visits Leon (1-1)
Granada (1-1) visits Masaya (1-1)
Carazo (2-0) visits Rivas (0-2)
Dantos (2-0) visits Chontales (0-2) @ 11:00 AM


Caribbean Series:

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Colombia) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:1-1)

Lara beat Monteria 6-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Chiriqui) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (p-s:87-52)(g/f:7-2)

Santurce beat Chiriqui 4-3 in 10 innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Before the Santurce and Chiriqui game, the 1995 Puerto Rican Dream Team was honored, which included Carlos Baerga (former MiLB signing) and Juan Gonzalez (former MiLB signing): MLB Official Site and El Nueva Dia

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) commented on the firing of Alex Cora (former MiLB signing): Listin Diario

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) was greeted by the Puerto Rican fans: Primera Hora

New rules were introduced in the series that are currently being used in the MLB with intentional walk, limits on visits to mound, and runner on second base in extras: Primera Hora

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Monteria) will get the start on Sunday: Pelota Cubana Blog

Sunday's Games:
Monteria (0-1) visits Chiriqui (0-1) @ 9:00 AM
Santurce (1-0) visits Culiacan (0-1) @ 2:30 PM
Lara (1-0) visits Azucareros (1-0) @ 8:00 PM

Saturday, February 1, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-1-2020: Edgard Montiel Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Shane Robinson Singles & Walks Twice; Luis Urueta Candidate For Boston MGR Job

Australian Baseball League Semifinals:

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-3 with one run and two walks.

Melbourne beat Auckland 6-2

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with two sacrifices.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Adelaide beat Canberra 5-2

Sunday's Games:
Melbourne (2-0) visits Auckland (0-2)
Canberra (1-1) visits Adelaide (1-1)


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) 2-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, and two runs.

Boer beat Matagalpa 17-3

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Leon) started and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, two runs, one walk, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).

Chinandega beat Leon 5-4

Saturday's Games (@ 4:00 PM):
Jinotega (1-0) visits Nueva Segovia (0-1)
Matagalpa (0-1) visits Boer (1-0)
Esteli (1-0) visits Madriz (0-1)
Dantos (1-0) visits Chontales (0-1)
Rio San Juan (1-0) visits Zelaya Central (0-1)
Boaco (0-1) visits Costa Caribe (1-0)
Chinandega (1-0) visits Leon (0-1)
Granada (0-1) visits Masaya (1-0)
Carazo (1-0) visits Rivas (0-1)


Caribbean Series:

Notes:
Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey MGR) is a candidate to be interviewed for the Boston manager job: Listin Diario and El Heraldo

No political protests are permitted in the stadium: Primera Hora

Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) waits for the call to manage in the MLB: Primera Hora

Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Chiriqui) gets the call to open the series for Panama: Panama America

Saturday's Games:
Monteria (0-0) visits Lara (0-0) @ 10:00 AM
Culiacan (0-0) visits Azucareros (0-0) @ 14:30 PM
Chiriqui (0-0) visits Santurce (0-0) @ 8:00 PM

Friday, January 31, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-31-2020: Efren Navarro Hits A Two-Run Homer; Jeremy Hazelbaker Singles Twice & Drives In One Run; Edmundo Sosa & Kim Kwang-Hyun Updates

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, and one run.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 11-0
LMP Official Site Post Game
Culiacan won the series four games to three


Australian Baseball League Playoffs:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Jeremy Hazaelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-3 with one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.

Canberra beat Adelaide 7-6 in 10 innings

Saturday's Games:
Melbourne (1-0) visits Auckland (0-1)
Canberra (1-0) visits Adelaide (0-1)


Nicaraguan League:

Notes:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) was named team captain: La Prensa

Friday's Games (all @ 6:00 PM):
Nueva Segovia (0-0) visits Jinotega (0-0)
Boer (0-0) visits Matagalpa (0-0)
Madriz (0-0) visits Esteli (0-0)
Chontales (0-0) visits Dantos (0-0)
Zelaya Central (0-0) visits Rio San Juan (0-0)
Boaco (0-0) visits Costa Caribe (0-0)
Leon (0-0) visits Chinandega (0-0)
Masaya (0-0) visits Granada (0-0)
Rivas (0-0) visits Carazo (0-0)


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) is not attending the Caribbean Series: AlBat

Hiram Bithorn Stadium has been reconditioned: El Vocero

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Metro) was given permission to play for Chiriqui in the series: Extra Innings UK Twitter


MLB Spring Training:

Notes:
Kim Kwang-Hyun (St. Louis signing) talks about his mindset heading into his first MLB spring training: Korea Joongang Daily


Korean Baseball Organization:

Notes:
Odrisamer Despaigne (KT) is aiming to be a 20-game winning pitcher: Pelota Cubana Blog

Sunday, January 26, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-26-2020: Jeremy Hazelbaker & Mikey Reynolds Each Single, Walk, & Drive In One Run; Efren Navarro Collects Two Singles & One Double; Jeremy Martinez Walks Twice

Cuban League:

Notes:
Luis Dannys Morales (Sancti Spiritus) is considered to be one of the top up and coming prospects in Cuba.  He struck out 18 over seven and two-thirds innings in one start: Pelota Cubana Blog

Cuba is expecting to export more players this spring and summer than before: Pelota Cubana Blog

The champion Matanzas will travel to Nicaragua for a four game series since they were not included in the Caribbean Series: Pelota Cubana Blog


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one double.

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 7-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Culiacan (2-1) visits Mazatlan (1-2) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League Championship:

Sunday's Game:
Azucareros (3-2) visits Licey (2-3) @ 5:00 PM AST


Venezuelan League Championship:

Notes:
The league is having issues securing visas for players to attend the Caribbean Series: El Emergente

Sunday's Game:
Caribes (3-2) visits Lara (2-3) @ 6:00 PM VET


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted third.  0-for-2 with two walks.

Auckland beat Brisbane 4-3

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and two stolen bases.

Adelaide beat Goolong-Korea 6-5

Playoffs Begin On Tuesday


Nicaraguan League (January 31, 2020):

Notes:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) has a total of 897 career hits in the spring/summer league: La Prensa


World Baseball Classic (March 20, 2020):

Notes:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) and Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Boer) are listed on the Nicaraguan roster: La Prensa

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-15-2020: Edubray Ramos Struck Out Two Over Four Scoreless Innings In Short Stint In LVBP Postseason; Rangel Ravelo Walks & Hits A Solo Home Run; Edgard Montiel Singles Twice & Drives In One Run

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Notes:
Fans who threw beer at players during Obregon-Mazatlan games were banned: XEU Deportes

Wednesday's Games:
Culiacan (1-1) visits Mochis (1-1) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (2-0) visits Mazatlan (0-2) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one double.

Azucareros beat Licey 7-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started in first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 and one passed ball.

Escogido beat Cibaenas 9-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Licey (8-9) visits Escogido (7-10) @ 7:15 PM AST
Azucareros (12-5) visits Cibaenas (7-10) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) started and gave up four runs beforing leaving in the second inning and earned the loss as Monteria beat Barranquilla 12-4: LPBCol Twitter

Enrique Perez (Johnson City-Barranquilla) and Wilman Madera (GCL-Barranquilla) both made appearances in the game: LPBCol Twitter


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in nine games going 12-for-35 (.343) with one double, two triples, one RBI, 17 total bases, six runs, three walks, one stolen base, six strikeouts, .410 OBP, .486 SLG, and .896 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) has played in five games going 6-for-20 (.300) with one triple, three RBIs, eight total bases, two runs, one walk, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .400 SLG, and .733 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in eight games going 9-for-30 (.300) with one triple, three RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, two walks, eight strikeouts, .364 OBP, .367 SLG, and .730 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) has played in five games going 6-for-21 (.286) with one double, one RBI, seven total bases, two walks, one strikeout, one caught stealing, .348 OBP, .333 SLG, and .681 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in six games going 4-for-25 (.160) with two RBIs, four total bases, one run, one stolen base, three strikeouts, .160 OBP, .160 SLG, and .320 OPS.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in three games going 0-for-1 (.000) with one run and one strikeout.
Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has played in three games going 0-for-3 (.000).
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) has played in one game and scored one run.

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out over four innings.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.75 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck four out over 2.2 innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out over one inning.
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) has made two starts posting a 1-0 record, 1.46 ERA, and 0.73 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, two earned runs, four walks, and struck 11 out over 12.1 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes.Caribes) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.50 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck three out over six innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.35 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, three holds, and one save.  He's allowed eight hits, three runs (two earned), three walks, and struck four out over 7.2 innings.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made two starts posting a 0-0 record, 2.70 ERA, and 1.60 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, three earned runs, four walks, and struck six out over ten innings.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 2.70 ERA, and 0.90 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck four out over 3.1 innings.
Elniery Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.25 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, four runs (two earned), one walk, and struck one out over four innings.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 7.20 ERA, 2.20 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed eight hits, seven runs (four earned), three walks, and struck two out over five innings.

Notes:
Aguascalientes (LMB) signed Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes/Caribes) for 2020 season: MiLB Official Site

Two players involved in brawl during Caribes-Zulia game have officially been suspended: LVBP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Lara (1-1) visits Zulia (1-1) @ 6:00 PM VET
La Guaira (0-2) visits Caribes (2-0) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League Championship:

Stats:
Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) has played in five games going 2-for-11 (.182) with two RBIs, two total bases, two runs, two walks, two strikeouts, .308 OBP, .182 SLG, and .490 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) has played in six games going 3-for-20 (.150) with one double, four total bases, one run, four walks, eight strikeouts, .346 OBP, .200 SLG, and .546 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Manati) has played in one game going 0-for-3 (.000).

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) has made one start posting a 1-0 record, 3.38 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, two earned runs, and struck four out over 5.1 innings.

Wednesday's Game:
Mayaguez (0-0) visits Santurce (0-0) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) faced five batters and allowed three hits, four runs (three earned), and three walks.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 with one RBI and two runs.

Leon beat Chinandega 13-7
LBPN Official Site Post Game
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Monday, January 13, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-13-2020: Jose Almarante Strikes Out Four & Allows One Run Over Seven Innings For The Win; Cesar Valera Singles Twice, Triples, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Carlos Soto Injured But Invited To St. Louis Big League Camp

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one walk.

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Mochis 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) talks about the upcoming spring training: Bambino Sedano Twitter

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) will miss rest of season with Mochis due to injury but has been invited to St. Louis' big league camp: Fernando Ballestros Twitter

Monday's Games:
Mazatlan (0-1) visits Obregon (1-0) @ 8:10 PM CT
Mochis (0-1) visits Culiacan (1-0) @ 7:35 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk and one stolen base.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner, stole one base, and scored.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and was caught stealing.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Azucareros beat Licey 6-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Cibaenas (7-8) visits Licey (7-8) @ 7:15 PM AST
Escogido (5-10) visits Azucareros (11-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Monteria) started and pitched seven innings allowing six hits, one run, and struck out four for the winning decision as Monteria beat Barranquilla 8-1: El Universal


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and assisted in two double plays.
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:82-53)(g/f:10-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:7-5)(ir-s:2-0)

Lara beat Zulia 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and moved to third base, batting fifth.  3-for-4 with one triple, one two-out RBI, three runs, and one walk.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:0-2)

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Caribes beat La Guaira 11-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) was added to the Caribes roster due to injury: El Emergente

Monday's Games:
Zulia (0-1) visits Lara (1-0) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caribes (1-0) visits La Guaira (0-1) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League Semifinals:

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one intentional walk and assisted in one double play.

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two walks (one intentional) and three strikeouts.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 2-1 in 12 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Carolina (2-3) visits Mayaguez (3-2) @ 6:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Leon beat Chinandega 9-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) has played in 25-for-78 (.321) with four doubles, four home runs, 12 RBIs, 41 total bases, 13 runs, 16 walks, ten strikeouts, .438 OBP, .526 SLG, and .963 OPS.
Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) has played in eight games going 10-for-32 (.313) with one double, one home run, three RBIs, 14 total bases, four runs, three walks, one stolen base, one strikeout, .371 OBP, .438 SLG, and .809 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in 32 games going 32-for-126 (.254) with two doubles, two home runs, 18 RBIs, 40 total bases, 16 runs, nine walks, six stolen bases, 16 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .304 OBP, .317 SLG, and .622 OPS.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) has played in 27 games going 23-for-104 (.221) with three doubles, one RBI, 26 total bases, 13 runs, nine walks, nine strikeouts, 16 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .281 OBP, .250 SLG, and .531 OPS.
Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) has played in four games going 1-for-12 (.083) with one double, one RBI, two total bases, one run, one walk, six strikeouts, .214 OBP, .167 SLG, and .381 OPS.

Sunday, January 12, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-12-2020: Pete Kozma Singles & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Will Changarotty Allows Two Runs Over Six Innings; Gabriel Lino Singles & Drives In One Run

Mexican Pacific League Semifinals:

Sunday's Games:
Mochis (0-0) visits Culiacan (0-0) @ 5:05 PM MT
Mazaltan (0-0) visits Obregon (0-0) @ 6:10 PM CT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (6-8) visits Escogido (5-9) @ 4:00 PM AST
Licey (7-7) visits Azucareros (10-4) @ 5:00 PM AST


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Will Changarotty (former State College-Barranquilla) pitched six innings, allowed six hits and two runs, and earned the loss as Monteria beat Barranquilla 3-2: El Heraldo and El Universal

Jose Calero (former GCL-Barranquilla) threw a wild pitch which allowed a run to score: Monteria Official Twitter


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-5)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one RBI and threw out one base runner.

Caribes beat Magallanes 2-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) is expected to play in the semifinals: LVBP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Sunday's Game:
Mayaguez (2-2) visits Carolina (2-2) @ 6:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Leon beat Chinandega 16-4
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Chinandega (1-2) visits Leon (2-1) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Jeremy Hazelbaker (former St. Louis-Adelaide) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk and one sacrifice.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one stolen base.

Adelaide beat Perth 6-5

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-6 at the plate.

Melbourne beat Geelong-Korea 13-3

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2020):

Notes:
Cuba again issued another statement accusing Juan Francisco Puello of purposely holding them out of the Caribbean Series: Meridiano

Orlando Hernandez (former Washington) spoke on Cuba missing out on the Caribbean Series: El Nuevo Herald

Thursday, January 9, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-9-2020: Edgard Montiel Hits Three Home Runs & Drives In Eight Runs; Cesar Valera & Gabriel Lino Ejected After Brawl; Nestor Molina Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Five Innings

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Stats:
Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) has played in five games going 5-for-17 (.294) with one double, six total bases, three runs, three strikeouts, .368 OBP, .353 SLG, and .721 OPS.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) has played in four games going 2-for-8 (.250) with one RBI, two total bases, one walk, one caught stealing, .300 OBP, .250 SLG, and .550 OPS.
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) has played in five games going 4-for-18 (.222) with one home run, two RBIs, seven total bases, five runs, four walks, three strikeouts, .364 OBP, .389 SLG, and .753 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Monterrey) has played in five games going 4-for-18 (.222) with four RBIs, four total bases, two runs, two walks, seven strikeouts, .286 OBP, .222 SLG, and .508 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) has played in five games going 3-for-18 (.167) with one RBI, three total bases, one run, one walk, four strikeouts, .250 OBP, .167 SLG, and .417 OPS.
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) has played in five games going 2-for-17 (.118) with two doubles, four total bases, two runs, three strikeouts, .167 OBP, .235 SLG, and .402 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) has played in five games going 1-for-17 (.059) with one total bases, one walk, two strikeouts, .158 OBP, .059 SLG, and .217 OPS.

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one save.  He's allowed two hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck one out over three innings.

Thursday's Games:
Mochis (3-2) visits Jalisco (2-3) @ 8:00 PM CT
Mazatlan (3-2) visits Hermosillo (2-3) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.

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

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, and allowed one stolen base.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 11-9
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Azucareros (8-4) visits Escogido (5-7) @ 7:15 PM AST
Licey (7-5) visits Cibaenas (4-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Meridana League:

Notes:
Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-UADY) drove in one run on Monday: Meridana Official Twitter


Colombian League Playoffs:

Notes:
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Sincelejo) earned the loss as Monteria beat Sincelejo 6-3: El Universal


Venezuelan League Playoffs:
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  2-for-3 with one triple, two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and was ejected in the eighth inning.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one run, two strikeouts, and was ejected in the eighth inning.

Caribes beat Zulia 13-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck five out.  (p-s:93-56)(g/f:6-2)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one intentional walk, and struck one out for the blown save (1).  (p-s:16-9)(g/f:1-1)

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one walk, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:5-4)(g/f:1-0)

Magallanes beat Lara 5-4 in 11 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:1-0)

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:22-13)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Caracas beat La Guaira 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) was removed from the La Guaira active roster after signing with Los Angeles: LVBP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) was has been suspended one game for his actions in the playoffs: Primera Hora

Thursday's Game:
Santurce (3-0) visits Manati (0-3) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) pitched 1.2 innings and allowed four hits, four earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck two out.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with three home runs, eight RBIs, three runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Leon 14-11
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Vicente Padilla will manage Chinandega during the summer: La Prensa

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League:

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one throwing error.

Melbourne beat Geelong-Korea 8-3

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.

Brisbane beat Canberra 12-2

Friday's Games:
Melbourne (16-13) visits Geelong-Korea (9-20)
Canberra (11-14) visits Brisbane (13-16)
Auckland (17-12) visits Sydney (12-17)
Perth (17-11) visits Adelaide (16-8)

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-7-2020: Rainel Rosario Singles, Walks Twice, & Drives In Two Runs; Gabriel Lino Singles Twice, & Knocks In One Run; Liarvis Breto Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced

China Professional Baseball League:

Notes:
Chinatrust signed Ariel Miranda (former Softbank) for 2020 season: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, two runs, one sacrifice, and one hit by pitch.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Monterrey) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with two RBIs, two walks, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Monterrey beat Obregon 7-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one throwing error.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Mochis beat Jalisco 14-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Mexicali 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tijuana hired Howard Johnson (former Texas MiLB hitting coach) as hitting coach: MiLB Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Obregon (3-1) visits Monterrey (1-3) @ 7:30 PM CT
Jalisco (2-2) visits Mochis (2-2) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (2-2) visits Mazatlan (2-2) @ 8:00 PM MT
Culiacan (3-1) visits Mexicali (1-3) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with two walks (one intentional) and assisted in one double play.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner, stole one base and was caught stealing.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 6-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-3 at the plate.

Azucareros beat Licey 6-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and one passed ball.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Zulia beat Caribes 8-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk for the hold (2).  (p-s:21-11)(g/f:2-1)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:24-16)(g/f:0-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-10)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-1)

Lara beat Magallanes 8-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:12-8)(g/f:2-1)

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Elniery Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, four runs (two earned), one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:51-31)(g/f:10-1)

La Guaira beat Caracas 9-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) and other MLB affiliated players can't play in ballparks that were not approved by the MLB: El Emergente

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (2-1) visits Caribes (1-2) @ 6:00 PM VET
Lara (2-1) visits Magallanes (1-2) @ 6:00 PM VET
La Guaira (2-1) visits Caracas (1-2) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Notes:
Games have been pushed back due to the earthquake: El Nuevo Dia

Tuesday's Games:
Santurce (3-0) visits Manati (0-3) @ 7:15 PM AST
Carolina (2-1) visits Mayaguez (1-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  0-for-3 with one RBI.

Chinandega beat Rivas 3-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game


Spring Training (February 11, 2020):

Notes:
Kwang-Hyun Kim (MLB signing) will begin pre-spring training workouts in Okinawa: Daniel Kim Twitter

Thursday, January 2, 2020

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-2-2020: Liarvis Breto, Ildemaro Vargas, Rafael Ortega, & Wilfredo Tovar All Given Permission To Play In LVBP; Edgard Montiel Named 2019 LBPN All-Star; Genesis Cabrera Pulled From LIDOM

Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Thursday's Games:
Mochis (32-36) visits Jalisco (37-25) @ 8:00 PM CST
Monterrey (22-39) visits Obregon (42-21) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mazatlan (31-36) visits Hermosillo (38-27) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (31-29) visits Culiacan (35-29) @ 7:35 PM MST


Dominican League Round Robin:

Notes:
Genesis Cabrera (St. Louis-Licey) has been pulled from pitching anymore in LIDOM: Grandes en lso Deportes Twitter

Thursday's Games:
Escogido (3-3) visits Licey (4-2) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (2-4) visits Azucareros (3-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Venezuelan League:

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) will join Lara for the postseason: LVBP Official Site

Yonathan Sivira (former Quad Cities-Lara hitting coach) has been working as hitting coach for Lara: El Emergente

Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) and Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) have received permission to play in postseason: El Emergente

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) will rejoin Caracas for the postseason: El Emergente


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

Notes:
Arizona signed 20-year old Elian Miranda (Chinandega) after winning MVP for the regular season: La Prensa

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) was named to 2019-20 All-Star team: La Prensa

Thursday's Games:
Rivas (1-3) visits Chinandega (3-2) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League Championship:

Thursday's Game:
Chiriqui: Astronauts (12-9) visits Federals (14-7) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Basbeall League:

Shane Robinson (former St. Louis-Melbourne) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Melbourne beat Sydney 9-2

Friday's Games:
Geelong-Korea (9-16) visits Auckland (13-12)
Sydney (10-15) visits Melbourne (14-11)
Brisbane (10-14) visits Perth (15-9)

Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-31-19: Hector Garcia Hits .317 In Return To LVBP; Ronald Medrano Strikes Out Five Over Four & A Third Scoreless Innings; Geddy Guerra LPBC Leader In Wins

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Cincinnati signed Shogo Akiyama (Seibu): Japan Times


Mexican Pacific League:

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Obregon beat Hermosillo 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Mateo Gil (Johnson City-Culiacan) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and moved to first base, batting fifth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Culiacan beat Jalisco 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  1-for-6 with one double, one walk, one sacrifice, and two strikeouts.

Mochis beat Mazatlan 3-2 in 16 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and was caught stealing.

Escogido beat Licey 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and stole one base.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  One walk at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 6-5 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
The LIDOM is looking into complaints by players, including Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas), of the umpiring from Sunday's game: Listin Diario

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Colombian League:

Notes:
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Sincelejo) was the league leader in wins with five: Sincelejo Official Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Aragua) played in two games going 1-for-1 (1.000) with one home run, one RBI, four total bases, one run, one walk, 1.000 OBP, 4.000 SLG, and 5.000 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) played in 41 games going 52-for-148 (.351) with six doubles, three triples, two home runs, 22 RBIs, 70 total bases, 34 runs, 13 walks, three stolen bases, 20 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .434 OBP, .473 SLG, and .907 OPS.
Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) played in 29 games going 30-for-86 (.349) with six doubles, two home runs, 15 RBIs, 42 total bases, 15 runs, six walks, 16 strikeouts, .398 OBP, .488 SLG, and .886 OPS.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Caribes) played in one games going 1-for- (.333) with one total base, one run, one strikeout, .333 OBP, .333 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-Magallanes) played in 13 games going 13-for-41 (.317) with six RBIs, 13 total bases, five runs, five walks, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .383 OBP, .317 SLG, and .700 OBP.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) played in 28 games going 26-for-88 (.295) with three doubles, three home runs, 19 RBIs, 38 total bases, 15 runs, eight walks, 15 strikeouts, .347 OBP, .432 SLG, and .779 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) played in 33 games going 39-for-133 (.293) with eight doubles, one triple, two home runs, 20 RBIs, 55 total bases, 15 runs, seven walks, three stolen bases, 11 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .331 OBP, .414 SLG, and .745 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) played in 38 games going 31-for-135 (.230) with six doubles, three home runs, 18 RBIs, 46 total bases, 15 runs, 13 walks, one stolen base, 37 strikeouts, .298 OBP, .341 SLG, and .639 OPS.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) played in 31 games going 9-for-44 (.205) with five doubles, four RBIs, 14 total bases, nine runs, five walks, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, .300 OBP, .318 SLG, and .618 OPS.
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) played in 24 games going 2-for-12 (.167) with one RBI, two total bases, one run, one walk, one stolen base, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .231 OBP, .167 SLG, and .397 OPS.
Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-Margarita) played in 12 games going 3-for-21 (.143) with two doubles, two RBIs, five total bases, three runs, three walks, seven strikeouts, .280 OBP, .238 SLG, and .518 OPS.

Silfredo Garcia (former Springfield-Magallanes) made two 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.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) made 25 relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 0.33 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, ten holds, and one save.  He allowed 20 hits, one earned run, six walks, hit one batter, and struck nine out over 27.1 innings.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) made seven relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 1.17 ERA, and 1.17 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 7.2 innings.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) made 14 relief appearances posting a 4-0 record, 1.83 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and five saves.  He allowed ten hits, three earned runs, five walks, and struck 12 out over 14.2 innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) made 17 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 2.35 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, and seven holds.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck four out over 7.2 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) made 29 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 2.45 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and ten holds.  He allowed 28 hits, nine runs (eight earned), one home run, 14 walks, hit two batters, and struck 20 out over 29.1 innings.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) made 11 starts posting a 6-0 record, 3.09 ERA, and 1.15 WHIP.  He allowed 53 hits, 21 runs (20 earned), two home runs, 14 walks, hit two batters, and struck 39 out over 58.1 innings.
Elniery Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) made three appearances (two starts) posting a 2-1 record, 3.75 ERA, and 1.92 WHIP.  He allowed 16 hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, seven walks, and struck 11 out over 12 innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) made 15 appearances (three starts) posting a 0-3 record, 3.96 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, three holds, and one save.  He allowed 29 hits, 18 runs (11 earned), nine walks, hit four batters, and struck 15 out over 25 innings.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-Margarita) made eight appearances (one starts) posting a 0-1 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.45 WHIP.  He allowed 23 hits, ten earned runs, six walks, and struck seven out over 20 innings.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) made 1-1 record, 4.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed six hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, and struck nine out over six innings.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 4.50 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, and struck one out over four innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) made 21 relief appearances posting a 1-3 record, 5.49 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and eight saves.  He allowed 17 hits, 13 runs (12 earned), one home run, nine walks, hit one batter, and struck 13 out over 19.2 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Aragua) made five appearances (two starts) posting a 0-2 record, 7.04 ERA, and 2.09 WHIP.  He allowed 11 hits, six earned runs, one home run, five walks, hit two batters, and struck four out over 7.2 innings.
Alirio Negrette (former DSL-Caribes) made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 7.71 ERA, 2.57 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed five hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck one out over 2.1 innings.
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) made five starts posting a 1-2 record, 8.35 ERA, and 2.18 WHIP.  He's allowed 30 hits, 17 earned runs, one home run, ten walks, hit two batters, and struck 17 out over 18.1 innings.
Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Aragua) made five starts posting a 0-3 record, 9.19 ERA, and 1.72 WHIP.  He allowed 25 hiys, 17 runs (16 earned), two walks, hit two batters, and struck nine out over 15.2 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Puerto Rican League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) played in 27 games going 20-for-76 (.263) with one double, three home runs, ten RBIs, 30 total bases, ten runs, 26 walks, one stolen base, 17 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .452 OBP, .395 SLG, and .847 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Manati) played in seven games going 4-for-18 (.222) with two doubles, six total bases, two runs, one walk, five strikeouts, one caught stealing, .263 OBP, .333 SLG, and .596 OPS.
Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) played in 22 games going 8-for-69 (.116) with one double, five RBIs, nine total bases, three runs, six walks, 17 strikeouts, .182 OBP, .130 SLG, and .312 OPS.

Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He allowed no hits or runs over one inning.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) made eight appearances (seven starts) posting a 1-1 record, 2.45 ERA, and 1.34 WHIP.  He allowed 34 hits, 11 runs (ten earend), one home run, 15 walks, hit two batters, and struck 27 out over 36.2 innings.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) made six starts posting a 0-3 record, 3.65 ERA, and 1.26 WHIP.  He allowed 24 hits, 12 runs (ten earned), four home runs, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck 11 out over 24.2 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Caguas) made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.40 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed nine hits, six earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck eight out over ten innings.
Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Caguas) made three appearances (two starts) posting a 0-0 record, 6.17 ERA, and 1.71 WHIP.  He allowed 12 hits, eight earned runs, two home runs, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over 11.2 innings.
Ronnie Williams (Springfield-Caguas) made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 10.80 ERA, and 4.80 WHIP.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck two out over 1.2 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) pitched 4.1 innings and allowed five hits, no runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out.
Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) pitched one inning and allowed three hits, three runs, one walk, and struck two out.

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  2-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Leon beat Chinandega 15-8
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Panama League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
J.R. Davis (former Peoria-Metro) played in 21 games going 22-for-78 (.282) with five doubles, one triple, ten RBIs, eight strikeouts, .363 OBP, .372 SLG, and .734 OPS.
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) played in 21 games going 18-for-78 (.231) with three doubles, one triple, two home runs, nine RBIs, one walk, nine strikeouts, .326 OBP, .372 SLG, and .698 OPS.
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metro) played in 20 games going 15-for-68 (.221) with two doubles, one triple, five RBIs, 15 strikeouts, .232 OBP, .279 SLG, and .511 OPS.

Enrique Saldana (Rule 5 selection-Metro) made ten relief appearances posting a 1.64 ERA.  He allowed 12 hits, five runs (two earned), one walk, and struck five out over 11 innings.
Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Chiriqui Astronauts) made four starts posting a 2.52 ERA.  He allowed 15 hits, nine runs (seven earned), two walks, and struck 15 out over 25 innings.
Wilfredo Pereira (Peoria-Chiriqui Astronauts) made four appearances posting a 3.27 ERA.  He allowed ten hits, four earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck eight out over 11 innings.

Notes:
Harold Arauz (former Memphis), Ivan Herrera (Springfield), Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis), Ruben Tejada (former St. Louis), and Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City) were included on the possible roster for the World Baseball Classic: Panama American

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) has played in 21 games going 17-for-58 (.293) with two doubles, three home runs, eight RBIs, 28 total bases, seven runs, 11 walks, eight strikeouts, .400 OBP, .483 SLG, and .883 OPS.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adeldaide) has played in 22 games going 21-for-86 (.244) with three doubles, one RBI, 24 total bases, 12 runs, seven walks, seven stolen bases, 14 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .298 OBP, .279 SLG, and .577 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in 22 games going 21-for-87 (.241) with one double, one home run, 12 RBIs, 25 total bases, ten runs, seven walks, five stolen bases, 12 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .292 OBP, .287 SLG, and .579 OPS.

Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection-Adelaide) has made six starts posting a 3-2 record, 4.99 ERA, and 2.05 WHIP.  He's allowed 35 hits, 20 runs (17 earned), four home runs, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck 35 out over 30.2 innings.

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday

Sunday, December 29, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-29-19: Pedro Echemendia Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Five Innings; Hector Hernandez Strikes Out Two & Allows One Run Over Five Innings; Jackson Solarte & Geddy Guerra Each Tossed Scoreless Starts

Mexican Pacific League:

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Mochis beat Mazatlan 2-1 in game one of doubleheader

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and allowed one stolen base.

Mazatlan beat Mochis 3-1 in game two of doubleheader
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice.

Monterrey beat Gusasave 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one walk and assisted in one double play.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:15-11)

Obregon beat Hermosillo 7-2 in 14 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-1 with one RBI and assisted in one double play.
Mateo Gil (Johnson City-Culiacan) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with two doubles, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Culiacan beat Jalisco 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Navojoa (25-39) visits Mexicali (32-32) @ 4:00 PM PT
Monterrey (25-39) visits Guasave (25-39) @ 5:00 PM MT
Obregon (42-21) visits Hermosillo (37-25) @ 5:00 PM MT
Jalisco (38-27) visits Culiacan (36-28) @ 5:05 PM MT
Mochis (31-35) visits Mazatlan (30-36) @ 6:00 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the sixth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:3-1)

Licey beat Azucareros 6-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one run and one walk.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout, assisted in one double play, and threw out one base runner.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (1-3) visits Licey (3-1) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (2-2) visits Azucareros (2-2) @ 5:00 PM AST


Colombian League:

Notes:
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) earned the win as Barranquilla beat Santa Marta 6-0: El Heraldo

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) pitched a scoreless inning: Barranquilla Official Twitter

Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Sinclejeo) earned the win as Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 3-0: LPBCol Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI and one run.
Krishtiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:22-11)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:1-1)

La Guaira beat Zulia 10-9 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (p-s:66-36)(g/f:8-0)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out  for the winning decision (1-3).  (p-s:22-13)(g/f:1-0)

Lara beat Aragua 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double and two RBIs.

Caracas beat Margarita 4-2 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, and grounded into one double play.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Wilfredo Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Magallanes 11-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) has a tear in his left calf muscle: LVBP Official Site

Notes:
Lara (23-18) visits Aragua (17-24) @ 4:00 PM VET
La Guaira (25-16) visits Magallanes (20-21) @ 5:00 PM VET
Caracas (19-22) visits Margarita (15-26) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Caguas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck five out.  (g/f:7-3)

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck two out.  (g/f:4-3)

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

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 4-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Santurce (20-10) visits Caguas (11-18) @ 6:15 PM AST
Manati (12-17) visits Carolina (16-14) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Leon 8-6
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Rivas (0-3) visits Leon (2-1) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Melbourne beat Brisbane 7-1

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI and one fielding error.

Sydney beat Perth 8-4

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Adelaide beat Auckland 2-1

Monday's Game:
Perth (14-8) visits Sydney (9-13)