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Monday, January 8, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-8-18: Rayder Ascanio Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Ivan Maldonado Strikes Out One Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Tyler Herron Strikes Out Two Over Three Scoreless Innings For The Win



Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mazatlan) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one double.

Mexicali beat Mazatlan 10-1
LMP Official Site Post Game
Mexicali won the series four games to two

Monday's Game:
Jalisco (3-3) visits Culiacan (3-3) @ 7:30 PM MT


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one RBI, one run, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Lara) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis-Zulia) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double and one walk.

Lara beat Zulia 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Lara won the series four games to one

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, two walks (one intentional), and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:30-12)(g/f:1-0)

Aragua beat Caracas 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, and one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the fifth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Caribes beat Magallanes 8-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game
Caribes won the series four games to one

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League Round Robin:

All Games Postponed For Sunday Due To Rain

Notes:
Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey MGR) is smiles after all the criticism he received during the regular season: Listin Diario

Four players were suspended by Cibao for drinking in the early hours on gameday: El Caribe

Monday's Games:
Cibao (2-6) visits Cibaenas (3-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (4-4) visits Licey (7-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-5 at the plate.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one double, two runs, and one walk.

Chinandega beat Boer 8-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Chinandega (1-0) visits Boer (0-1) @ 6:30 PM


Colombian League Round Robin:

Notes:
Monteria beat Barranquilla 5-2: El Universal

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Puerto Rican League:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted second.  2-for-4 with two RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Caguas) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.
Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:5-6)
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)

Caguas beat Santurce 11-0 in game one of doubleheader

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the third and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one intentional walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out.  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:3-1)

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

Caguas beat Santurce 3-2 in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 2-0 in game one of doubleheader

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:0-2)

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:4-1)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 2-0 in game two of doubleheader
Primera Hora Post Game

Notes:
Officials says it has been a successful: Primera Hora

Monday's Games:
Santurce (2-2) visits Mayaguez (2-2) @ 1:30 PM AST
Carolina (2-2) visits Caguas (2-2) @ 1:30 PM AST

Sunday, January 7, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-7-18: Pedro Echemendia Strikes Out Five Over Six Scoreless Innings For The Win; Rafael Ortega Hits A Three-Run Homer; Donovan Solano Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs



Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  4-for-4 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:29-22)(g/f:4-1)

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game
Navojoa takes the series four games to one

Sunday's Games:
Jalisco (2-3) visits Culiacan (3-2) @ 6:00 PM MT
Mazatlan (2-3) visits Mexicali (3-2) @ 5:00 PM PT


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with two runs, one walk, four stolen bases, and one fielding error.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one intentional walk, and one hit by pitch.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Lara) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis-Zulia) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, and one hit by pitch.

Lara beat Zulia 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting second.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) started at third base and batted ninth.  2-for-5 at the plate.

Caracas beat Aragua 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and three walks.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:22-12)(g/f:1-1)
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (1).  (p-s:16-7)(g/f:2-1)

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Caribes beat Magallanes 9-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Aragua fired manager Buddy Bailey (Chicago-N MiLB MGR) after the loss on Saturday: LVBP Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Lara (3-1) visits Zulia (1-3) @ 4:00 PM VET
Caracas (3-1) visits Aragua (1-3) @ 5:00 PM VET
Magallanes (1-3) visits Caribes (3-1) @ 6:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, two runs, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-Licey) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck five out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f:8-2)

Licey beat Cibao 7-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher.

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 and threw out one base runner.

Escogido beat Cibaenas 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) as named a 2017-18 LIDOM gold glove winner: Estrellas Official Site

Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Licey MGR) talks Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-Licey): Licey Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Cibaenas (3-5) visits Licey (7-1) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (4-4) visits Cibao (2-6) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Final Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) played in 39 games going 43-for-136 (.316) with 11 doubles, one triple, two home runs, 25 RBIs, 62 total bases, 21 runs, 19 walks (four intentional), three sacrifices, one sac fly, five hit by pitches, one stolen base, 14 strikeouts, one caught stealing, grounded into four double plays, .430 OBP, .456 SLG, and .886 OPS.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) played in 37 games going 26-for-122 (.213) with three doubles, six home runs, 11 RBIs, 47 total bases, 18 runs, 26 walks (two intentional), one sacrifice, one sac fly, three hit by pitches, two stolen bases, 18 strikeouts, grounded into three double plays, .370 OBP, .385 SLG, and .755 OPS.

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) made nine appearances (four starts) posting a 2-2 record, 2.73 ERA, and 1.18 WHIP.  He allowed 22 hits, 12 runs (eight earned), one home run, nine walks (two intentional), hit three batters, threw two wild pitches, and struck 18 out over 26.1 innings.
Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 13.50 ERA, and 2.63 WHIP.  He allowed six hits, four earned runs, one walk, and struck three out over 2.2 innings.

Notes:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) is scheduled to start game three for Boer against Chinandega: La Prensa

Jed Lowrie (Oakland) and John Mayberry (former Detroit) put on a baseball clinic in Nicaragua and one main focus was the treatment of woman: La Prensa

Sunday's Playoff Game:
Boer (0-0) visits Chinandega (0-0) @ 4:00 PM


Colombian League Round Robin:

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 12-4: LCBP Official Site

Sunday's Game:
Monteria (0-3) visits Barranquilla (1-2) @ 5:00 PM


Puerto Rican League:

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:3-3)

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Mayaguez 2-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and one fielding error.
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Santurce beat Mayaguez 6-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Santurce (2-0) visits Caguas (0-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 11:00 AM AST
Carolina (1-1) visits Mayaguez (1-1) @ 1:00 PM AST

Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-3-18: Wilfredo Tovar Singles Twice, Doubles, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Curt Smith Hits A Two-Run Homer; Rangel Ravelo Collects Three Singles, One Walk, & One RBI



Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, and grounded into one double play.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  2-for-3 at the plate.

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Mazatlan 3-2 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) was activated by Culiacan from the inactive list: LMP Official Site

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) makes history as a Cuban-born player in the LMP: Pelota Cubana Blog

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis-Zulia) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  3-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Lara) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with three strikeouts and one caught stealing/pickoff.

Lara beat Zulia 4-3 in 13 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 at the plate.

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one RBI.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one RBI.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:6-4)(g/f:3-0)

Caribes beat Magallanes 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  4-for-5 with one double, one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), three runs, and assisted in two double plays.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and one earned run.  (p-s:16-12)(g/f:3-0)

Caracas beat Aragua 11-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) says he played his best game on Tuesday: Meridiano

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (0-1) visits Lara (1-0) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (0-1) visits Magallanes (1-0) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (0-1) visits Caracas (1-0) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Cibao) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck seven out.  (g/f:3-1)

Cibao beat Cibaenas 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and allowed one stolen base.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Licey beat Escogido 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ozzie Virgil (former contract purchase) has his house broken into while he traveled to the U.S.: El Caribe

Wednesday's Games:
Cibao (1-3) visits Cibaenas (2-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (4-0) visits Escogido (1-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double and two runs.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.

Chinandega beat Leon 5-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Leon (18-23) visits Chinandega (21-19)
Boer (20-20) visits Rivas (22-19)


Colombian League Round Robin:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) earned the win as Sincelejo beat Monteria 7-2: El Universal

Wednesday's Game:
Barranquilla (0-0) visits Sincelejo (1-0) @ 7:00 PM


Panama League Championship:

Cocle beat Urraca 2-1 in game one: Panama League Official Site Post Game


Puerto Rican League (January 5, 2018):

Notes:
MLB inspected Hiram Bithorn stadium and forced the cancellation of preseason games: El Vocero

The league thinks it can expand from four to six teams in 2019: LMP Official Site

Sunday, December 31, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-31-17: Fidencio Flores Strikes Out Two & Allows One Run Over Six & A Third Innings For The Win; Curt Smith Singles & Walks Twice; Neder Horta Helps Lead Barranquilla Into First Place In LCBP



Mexican Pacific League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Obregon) played in five games going 6-for-19 (.316) with one double, one RBI, seven total bases, one run, one walk, three strikeouts, two caught stealing, .350 OBP, .368 SLG, and .718 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) played in 65 games going 71-for-231 (.307) with 13 doubles, one triple, two home runs, 24 RBIs, 92 total bases, 45 runs, 45 walks, 51 strikeouts, .421 OBP, .398 SLG, and .820 OPS.
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) played in 64 games going 76-for-260 (.292) with 25 doubles, one triple, 14 home runs, 37 RBIs, 145 total bases, 49 runs, 16 walks, seven stolen bases, 61 strikeouts, seven caught stealing, .366 OBP, .558 SLG, and .923 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon/Hermosillo) played in 39 games going 36-for-143 (.252) with six doubles, five home runs, 15 RBIs, 57 total bases, 12 runs, 17 walks, three stolen bases, 18 strikeouts, .337 OBP, .401 SLG, and .739 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) played in 16 games going 10-for-41 (.244) with two doubles, two home runs, nine RBIs, 18 total bases, six runs, six walks, eight strikeouts, .347 OBP, .439 SLG, and .786 OPS.
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Hermosillo) played in 17 games going 13-for-55 (.236) with one double, one home run, two RBIs, 17 total bases, nine runs, five walks, one stolen base, 15 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .311 OBP, .309 SLG, and .621 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa/Obregon/Mazatlan) played in 49 games going 37-for-166 (.223) with seven doubles, one triple, four home runs, 21 RBIs, 58 total bases, 16 runs, 14 walks, three stolen bases, 39 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .303 OBP, .349 SLG, and .652 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) played in 24 games going 8-for-43 (.186) with four RBIs, eight total bases, five runs, four walks, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .255 OBP, .186 SLG, and .441 OPS.
Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) played in nine games going 5-for-31 (.161) with two doubles, one RBI, seven total bases, five runs, thee walks, eight strikeouts, .278 OBP, .226 SLG, and .504 OPS.
Irving Lopez (State College-Hermosillo) played in six games going 2-for-16 (.125) with one double, four RBIs, three total bases, one run, three strikeouts, .125 OBP, .188 SLG, and .313 OPS.
Carlos Soto (GCL-Mochis) played in five games going 0-for-10 (.000) with one RBI, one walk, three strikeouts, and .091 OBP.
Chris Jacobs (former Springfield-Obregon) played in one game going 0-for-3 (.000) with three strikeouts and .250 OBP.

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.55 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck eight out over 3.2 innings.
Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) made 19 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 4.15 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, two holds, and nine saves.  He allowed 13 hits, eight earned runs, one home run, ten walks, hit two batters, and struck 18 out over 17.1 innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) made 22 relief appearances posting a 1-4 record, 4.61 ERA, 1.72 WHIP, and eight saves.  He allowed 28 hits, 14 earned runs, two home runs, 19 walks, hit three batters, and struck 28 out over 27.1 innings.
Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) made 11 appearances (five starts) posting a 4-2 record, 5.04 ERA, and 1.42 WHIP.  He allowed 29 hits, 17 earned runs, three home runs, 14 walks, hit four batters, and struck 28 out over 30.1 innings.
Hector Villalobos (MiLB signing-Mochis) made 13 relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 7.36 ERA, and 2.45 WHIP.  He allowed 12 hits, seven runs (six earned), two home runs, six walks, and struck six out over 7.1 innings.
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Culiacan) made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, 2.25 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck two out over four innings.
Josh Zeid (Memphis free agent-Jalisco) made six relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 11.25 ERA, 2.50 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed eight hits, five earned runs, two walks, and struck five out over four innings.

Playoffs Begin On Monday


Venezuelan League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Jermaine Curtis (former Springfield-Zulia) played in two games going 2-for-5 (.400) with two doubles, four total bases, one strikeout, .400 OBP, .800 SLG, and 1.200 OPS.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) played in 38 games going 56-for-141 (.397) with 11 doubles, four home runs, 24 RBIs, 79 total bases, 34 runs, 11 walks, 12 strikeouts, .451 OBP, .560 SLG, and 1.011 OPS.
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Gauira) played in 15 games going 20-for-52 (.385) with five doubles, one triple, two home runs, 14 RBIs, 33 total bases, 13 runs, nine walks, seven strikeouts, .460 OBP, .635 SLG, and 1.095 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) played in 30 games going 44-for-126 (.349) with ten doubles, two triples, one home run, 11 RBIs, 61 total bases, 31 runs, 14 runs, five stolen bases, six strikeouts, one caught stealing, .418 OBP, .484 SLG, and .903 OPS.
Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Aragua) played in five games going 4-for-12 (.333) with one triple, three RBIs, six total bases, three runs, five walks, four strikeouts, .529 OBP, .500 SLG, and 1.029 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) played in 55 games going 72-for-220 (.327) with 14 doubles, two triples, two home runs, 32 RBIs, 96 total bases, 46 runs, 20 walks, seven stolen bases, 25 strikeouts, .380 OBP, .436 SLG, and .816 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) played in 46 games going 57-for-178 (.320) with seven doubles, three triples, four home runs, 29 RBIs, 82 total bases, 38 runs, 38 walks, five stolen bases, 21 strikeouts, seven caught stealing, .441 OBP, .461 SLG, and .902 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) played in 62 games going 81-for-255 (.318) with 12 doubles, four triples, two home runs, 30 RBIs, 107 total bases, 41 runs, 16 walks, 22 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .361 OBP, .420 SLG, and .781 OPS.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) played in 27 games going 23-for-75 (.307) with two doubles, two triples, seven RBIs, 29 total bases, eight runs, six walks, 14 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .366 OBP, .387 SLG, and .753 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) played in 50 games going 50-for-165 (.303) with 11 doubles, three home runs, 18 RBIs, 70 total bases, 21 runs, 11 walks, two stolen bases, 30 strikeouts, .368 OBP, .424 SLG, and .792 OPS.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita) played in 16 games going 14-for-52 (.269) with two doubles, two RBIs, 16 total bases, three runs, five walks, ten strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .308 SLG, and .641 OPS.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Margarita) played in 39 games going 33-for-126 (.262) with four doubles, two home runs, nine RBIs, 43 total bases, 28 runs, 26 walks, two stolen bases, 31 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .388 OBP, .341 SLG, and .729 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) played in 22 games going 19-for-74 (.257) with three doubles, one triple, nine RBIs, 24 total bases, five runs, 18 walks, two stolen bases, five strikeouts, two caught stealing, .398 OBP, .324 SLG, and .722 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) played in 23 games going 19-for-77 (.247) with three doubles, four home runs, 13 RBIs, 34 total bases, 17 runs, 12 walks, one stolen base, 19 strikeouts, .356 OBP, .442 SLG, and .797 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) played in 29 games going 19-for-84 (.226) with six doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 28 total bases, 13 runs, seven walks, six strikeouts, .293 OBP, .333 SLG, and .627 OPS.
Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) played in 13 games going 9-for-40 (.225) with two doubles, one triple, two home runs, five RBIs, 19 total bases, five runs, two walks, two stolen bases, ten strikeouts, .262 OBP, .475 SLG, and .737 OPS.
Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) played in 15 games going 8-for-39 (.205) with three doubles, four RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, one walk, 12 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .238 OBP, .282 SLG, and .520 OPS.
David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Aragua) played in four games going 2-for-14 (.143) with one double, one RBI, three total bases, one run, two walks, three strikeouts, .250 OBP, .214 SLG, and .464 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (Memphis free agent-Lara/Margarita) played in 23 games going 8-for-59 (.136) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, 12 total bases, two runs, two walks, 19 strikeouts, .164 OBP, .203 SLG, and .367 OPS.

Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) made 13 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.64 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, four holds, and one save.  He allowed ten hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck 15 out over 14 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) made 20 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 0.87 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, and six holds.  He allowed 15 hits, three runs (two earned), three walks, hit one batter, and struck 13 out over 20.2 innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) made 11 appearances (one start) posting a 2-0 record, 3.50 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed 18 hits, seven earned runs, one home run, three walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 18 innings.
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) made 15 appearances (one starts) posting a 1-0 record, 3.74 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and four holds.  He allowed 14 hits, ten runs (nine earned), three home runs, 12 walks, hit four batters, and struck 21 out over 21.2 innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) made 24 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.76 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed 27 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 12 out over 26.1 innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) made 14 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.69 WHIP.  He allowed 18 hits, eight earned runs, one home run, nine walks, hit two batters, and struck 12 out over 16 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.70 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed 11 hits, five runs (four earned), one walk, and struck five out over 7.2 innings.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) made nine relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 2.63 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed 18 hits, five earned runs, three walks, and struck seven out over eight innings.
Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.68 ERA, 1.74 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed eight hits, four earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck four out over 6.1 innings.
Jerome Williams (former St. Louis-Magallanes) made three starts posting a 1-2 record, 5.84 ERA, and 1.38 WHIP.  He allowed 15 hits, 11 runs (eight earned), three home runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 12.1 innings.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Caribes) made six appearances (four starts) posting a 0-3 record, 9.00 ERA, and 2.47 WHIP.  He allowed 32 hits, 17 runs (15 earned), two home runs, five walks, and struck eight out over 15 innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 12.00 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, six runs (four earned), one home run, two walks, and struck four over three innings.

Playoffs Begin On Tuesday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at catcher.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Licey's stadium is said to be ready to host games after the fire to the press box on Wednesday: LIDOM Official Site

No Games Scheduled Until Tuesday


Nicaraguan League:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) entered in the second and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, three walks (one intentional), and struck two out for the winning decision (2-2).  (g/f:6-7)

Boer beat Leon 8-6
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

Rivas beat Chinandega 3-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled Until Tuesday


Colombian League:

Notes:
Neder Horta (former St. Louis scout-Barranquilla MGR) helped lead Barranquilla into first place: LCBP Official Site

Playoffs Begin On Tuesday


Panama League:

Notes:
Final regular season standings: Panama League Official Twitter


Puerto Rican League (January 6, 2018):

Notes:
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) is set to pitch out of the bullpen for Mayaguez: El Nuevo Dia

Saturday, December 30, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-30-17: Richard Castillo Strikes Out Three Over Four Scoreless Innings; Randy Arozarena Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Jermaine Curtis Doubles Twice



Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one walk and one fielding error.

Mazatlan beat Obregon 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and moved to right, batting second.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one sacrifice, one hit by pitch, one caught stealing, and one fielding error.

Navojoa beat Mochis 6-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in three double plays.
Irving Lopez (State College-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice, one strikeout, and assisted in three double plays.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-9)(g/f:1-0)

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Oliver Perez (Washington free agent-Culiacan) will pitch for Culiacan during playoffs: Culiacan Official Site

No Games Scheduled Until Monday


Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis-Zulia) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with two doubles.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one intentional walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:57-35)(g/f:4-4)

Lara beat Zulia 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Magallanes 7-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) signed with Lara after Azucareros was eliminated from LIDOM postseason: El Emergente

Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita), Gabriel Lino (Memphis free agent-Margarita), Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita), and Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita) were available for the LVBP playoff draft, but were not selected: El Emergente

Playoffs Begin On Tuesday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 and threw out one base runner.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 9-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted second.  0-for-7 with one strikeout.

Licey beat Cibao 5-3 in 16 innings
Bengaleses Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Escogido visits Cibaenas @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fifth.  One walk at the plate.

Chinandega beat Rivas 11-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Boer (18-20) visits Leon (18-21)
Rivas (21-18) visits Chinandega (20-18)

Thursday, December 21, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-21-17: Rafael Ortega Hits A Three-Run Homer & Extended His Hitting Streak To 17 Games; Audry Perez Collects Three Singles, One Double, & Two RBIs; Wilfredo Tovar Doubles & Drives In Two Runs



Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Mazatlan beat Jalisco 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted second.  0-for-1 with three walks, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-2 with two doubles, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one hit by pitch.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Hector Villalobos (MiLB signing-Mochis) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:9-9)(g/f:0-1)

Mexicali beat Mochis 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hermosillo placed Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis) on the inactivate list and activated Irving Lopez (State College): Hermosillo Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Mazatlan (35-26) visits Jalisco (30-30) @ 7:15 PM CT
Culiacan (34-27) visits Obregon (25-36) @ 7:10 PM MST
Hermosillo (29-31) visits Navojoa (34-27) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (20-41) visits Mexicali (36-25) @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-2 with one walk, one caught stealing, and one fielding error.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Gabriel Lino (Memphis free agent-Margarita) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-2 at the plate.

Margarita beat Zulia 2-1 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Margarita beat Zulia 3-2 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Lara beat Aragua 2-1 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Aragua 7-6 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and one strikeout.
Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) entered late in the game at third base and batted second.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Caracas 10-9
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

La Guaira beat Magallanes 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) extended his hitting steak to 17 games: LVBP Official Site

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) became the 17th player in LVBP history to reach.exceed 2,450 plate appearances: LVBP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (30-29) visits Caracas (32-26) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (28-31) visits Margarita (23-35) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (22-35) visits Magallanes (34-24) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (30-29) visits Lara (34-24) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted sixth.  4-for-4 with one double and two RBIs.
Yeison Medina (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Escogido beat Estrellas 12-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Azucareros beat Licey 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) is available to reinforce a playoff team: Listin Diario

Thursday's Games:
Azucareros (19-30) visits Licey (24-25) @ 8:15 PM AST
Cibao (28-21) visits Estrellas (23-26) @ 8:40 PM
Escogido (26-23) visits Cibenas (27-22) @ 8:99 PM


Nicaraguan League:

Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.

Leon beat Boer 6-5 in 14 innings
LBPN Official Site Post Game

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

Chinandega beat Rivas 12-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Rivas (18-15) visits Boer (16-15)


Panama League:

Notes:
A brawl broke out between Metro and Urraca causing the game to be suspended in the eighth: Panama American and TV Max Deportes

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-20-17: Niko Vasquez Singles Twice, Homers, & Drives In Five Runs; Rafael Ortega Singles, Walks, Homers Twice, & Knocks In Three Runs; Anthony Garcia Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run

Niko Vasquez - Venados de Mazatlan



Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  3-for-4 with two home runs, five RBIs (four w/two-outs), two runs, one strikeout, and assisted in on double play.

Jalisco beat Mazatlan 8-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher.

Obregon beat Culiacan 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started at third base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one double, two runs, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, two runs, and one walk.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 8-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:0-1)

Mexicali beat Mochis 11-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Mazatlan visits Jalisco @ 7:15 PM CT
Culiacan visits Obregon @ 7:10 PM MST
Hermosillo visits Navojoa @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis visits Mexicali @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting second.  2-for-5 with one strikeout, one caught stealing, and one fielding error.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) started at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-4 and one fielding error.

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with two home runs, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, one hit by pitch, strikeout, one throwing error, and one fielding error.

Caribes beat Caracas 15-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-5 with one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in three double plays.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed thee hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:20-14)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one RBI.

Lara beat Magallanes 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) extended his hitting streak to 16 games: LVBP Official Site

Asdrubal Cabrera (New York-N-Caracas) visited Caracas camp: Lider

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia visits Margarita for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM VET
Lara visits Aragua for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM VET
Caracas visits Caribes @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes visits La Guaira @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.

Licey beat Escogido 5-1  in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Francisco Pena (MiLB signing-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted seventh.  3-for-4 with on double and one RBI.

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one sacrifice and grounded into one double play.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed eight hits, two runs (one earned), and struck two out for the losing decision (3-2).  (g/f:10-3)
Ramon Santos (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:4-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azucareros) entered in the aixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:3-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Cibao beat Azucareros 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Estrellas visits Escogido @ 7:15 PM AST
Licey visits Azucareros @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao vists Cibeans @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one walk and grounded into one double play.

Rivas beat Chinandega 4-3 in 11 innings
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) was reinstated from the disabled list: Beisbolnic Twitter

Chinandega released Curt Smith (former Springfield) so he could tend to family matters at home: Beisbolnic Twitter

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (16-14) visits Leon (15-18)
Rivas (18-14) visits Chinandega (14-17)


Colombian League:

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) pitched one inning as Monteria beat Cartagena 7-1: LCBP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Cartagena (9-25) visits Monteria (21-13) @ 7:00 PM
Barranquilla (19-14) visits Sincelejo (18-15) @ 7:00 PM


Puerto Rican League (January 6, 2018):

Notes:
Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) was in Caguas camp: El Nuevo Dia and El Vocero

Monday, December 11, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-11-17: Jesus Cruz Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; Richy Pedroza Singles, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Efren Navarro Singles & Knocks In One Run



Mexican Pacific League:

Carlos Soto (GCL-Mochis) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Hector Villalobos (MiLB signing-Mochis) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (p-s:18-12)(g/f:0-3)

Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-6)(g/f:1-1)

Jalisco beat Mochis 8-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one hit by pitch.

Navojoa beat Mazatlan 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one sacrifice, and assisted in one double play.

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, one hit by pitch, and one throwing error.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 6-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita) has played in five games going 7-for-13 (.538) with one double, eight total bases, two runs, three walks, one strikeout, one caught stealing, .625 OBP, .615 SLG, and 1.240 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) has played in 17 games going 31-for-75 (.413) with five doubles, two triples, one home run, ten RBIs, 43 total bases, 24 runs, ten walks, three stolen bases, four strikeouts, one caugh stealing, .488 OBP, .573 SLG, and 1.062 OPS.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has played in 29 games going 44-for-110 (.400) with eight doubles, four home runs, 22 RBIs, 64 total bases, 30 runs, nine walks, 12 strikeouts, .453 OBP, .582 SLG, and 1.035 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in 44 games going 61-for-176 (.347) with 11 doubles, one triple, two home runs, 25 RBIs, 80 total bases, 38 runs, 16 walks, six stolen bases, 19 strikeouts, .396 OBP, .455 SLG, and .850 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) has played in 50 games going 66-for-204 (.324) with eight doubles, four triples, two home runs, 25 RBIs, 88 total bases, 32 runs, 13 walks, 16 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .365 OBP, .431 SLG, and .797 OPS.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) has played in 18 games going 15-for-50 (.300) with two triples, four RBIs, 19 total bases, six runs, four walks, 12 strikeouts, .352 OBP, .380 SLG, and .732 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in 35 games going 39-for-131 (.298) with five doubles, two triples, 18 RBIs, 48 total bases, 26 runs, 29 walks, two stolen bases, 16 strikeouts, seven caught stealing, .427 OBP, .366 SLG, and .793 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 41 games going 37-for-132 (.280) with seven doubles, two home runs, 13 RBIs, 50 total bases, 13 runs, seven walks, one stolen base, 25 strikeouts, .336 OBP, .379 SLG, and .714 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) has played in 11 games going 10-for-39 (.256) with one triple, six RBIs, 12 total bases, two runs, seven walks, one strikeout, .362 OBP, .308 SLG, and .669 OPS.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) has played in 27 games going 20-for-87 (.230) with three doubles, six RBIs, 23 total bases, 18 runs, 17 walks, two stolen bases, 19 strikeouts, .356 OBP, .264 SLG, and .620 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in ten games going 7-for-28 (.250) with one double, two home runs, six RBIs, 14 total bases, six runs, two walks, one stolen base, six strikeouts, .300 OBP, .500 SLG, and .800 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) has played in 21 games going 11-for-56 (.196) with two doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 16 total bases, eight runs, six walks, three strikeouts, .286 OBP, .286 SLG, and .571 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (Memphis free agent-Lara/Margarita) has played in 18 games going 7-for-49 (.143) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, one walk, 14 strikeouts, .160 OBP, .224 SLG, and .384 OPS.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.59 ERA, 0.59 WHIP, and six holds.  He's allowed seven hits, one earned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 15.1 innings.
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis free agent-Caracas) has made nine relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.04 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, three holds, and one save.  He's allowed seven hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck eight out over 8.2 innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) has made 13 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.47 WHIP. He's allowed 16 hits, five earned runs, one home run, six walks, hit two batters, and struck 12 out over 15 innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made 19 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 4.71 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed 24 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), seven walks, hit one batter, and struck nine out over 21 innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) has made eight relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 5.25 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 13 hits, seven earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 12 innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 12.00 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, six runs (four earned), one home run, two walks, and struck four out over three innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 13.50 ERA, and 3.50 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, four runs (three earned), one walk, and struck one out over two innings.

Monday's Games:
Lara (27-22) visits Margarita (20-31) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (29-21) visits Zulia (24-25) @ 8:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Nicaraguan League:

Notes:
League is on hiatus until after the Central American Games until December 19, 2017.


Panama League:

Stats:
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Urraca) has played in four games going 6-for-13 (.462) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, two runs, two walks, one strikeout, .533 OBP, .769 SLG, and 1.303 OPS.
Jonathan Rivera (Johnson City-Metro) has played in five games going 4-for-15 (.267) with one double, one run, four strikeouts, .312 OBP, .333 SLG, and .646 OPS.

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Metro) has made one start posting a 1-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed four hits, no runs, and struck six out over seven innings.

Saturday, December 9, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-9-17: Anthony Garcia Walks Twice & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Breyvic Valera Singles, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Miguel Socolovich Strikes Out Three & Holds Three Inherited Runners On Base Over One & Two-Thirds Hitless/Scoreless Innings For The Hold



Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in right field and batted leadoff.  1-for-6 with one double and one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Mazatlan 11-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Hermosillo) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mochis (14-21) visits Jalisco (19-16) @ 5:00 PM CT
Obregon (13-22) visits Hermosillo (20-15) @ 6:00 PM MST
Mexicali (16-19) visits Culiacan (20-15) @ 6:05 PM MT
Mazatlan (20-15) visits Navojoa (18-17) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  4-for-5 with one double, one walk, and one stolen base.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-5 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Caribes beat Zulia 8-5 in 12 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-3 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one walk, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita) started at second base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-1 and assisted in one double play.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:14-10)(g/f:3-0)

Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-13)(ir-s:2-2)

Margarita beat Magallanes 10-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks, and assisted in one double play.

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted third. 1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis free agent-Caracas) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and two walks.
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis free agent-Caracas) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out for the hold (3).  (p-s:17-12)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-0)

Caracas beat Lara 9-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Aragua) may be ready to be activated next week: LVBP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
La Guaira (18-29) visits Caracas (29-20) @ 3:00 PM VET
Lara (25-22) visits Caribes (22-27) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM VET
Zulia (23-25) visits Aragua (28-21) @ 5:30 PM VET
Magallanes (29-20) visits Margarita (20-30) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League:

Luis Cruz (former Memphis-Azucareros) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one double and allowed one stolen base.

Escogido beat Azucareros 9-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run and threw out one of two base runners.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Cibao beat Estrellas 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

Cibaenas beat Licey 5-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.

Boer @ Chinandega suspended in first inning

Saturday's Games:
Leon (15-16) visits Rivas (16-14)
Boer (15-14) visits Chinandega (14-16)


Colombian League:

Saturday's Games:
Monteria (15-10) visits Cartagena (6-19)
Sincelejo (15-10) visits Barranquilla (14-11)


Asia Winter Baseball League:

Clayton Mortensen (former St. Louis-WBSC) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.

NPB West beat WBSC 12-4

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-6-17: Jose Almarante Strikes Out Six Over Seven Scoreless Innings; Curt Smith Hits A Solo Home Run; Ramon Santos Strikes Out Three & Lets One Of Three Inherited Runners Score Over Two & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings For The Win

Jose Almarante - Aguilas de Metropolitanas

Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Mazatlan beat Obregon 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Mochis 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Hermosillo) started at third base and moved to left field, batting sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 10-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has signed on to play for Hermosillo: Hermosillo Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Mexicali (27-21) visits Jalisco (22-26) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mazatlan (29-19) visits Obregon (19-29) @ 7:10 PM MST
Navojoa (26-22) visits Mochis (18-30) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (26-22) visits Hermosillo (25-23) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Notes:
Occidentales beat Orientales 4-2 in the 2017 LVBP All-Star game: LVBP Official Site

Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita) has not yet been added to the Margarita active roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (22-23) visits Magallanes (28-19) @ 7:00 PM VET
Margarita (19-27) visits Lara (23-21) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (25-20) visits Caracas (23-12) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-2 with one strikeout.

Margarita-Aragua beat Magallanes 10-5

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis free agent-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout, allowed one stolen base, and picked one runner off.
Ramon Santos (Palm Beach-Estrellas) entered in the sixth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:2-2)(ir-s:3-1)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed ten hits, three earned runs, one intentional walk, hit one batter, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-5).  (g/f:9-5)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Escogido (12-15) visits Licey (11-16) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibao (16-10) visits Azucareros (15-24) @ 7:30 PM AST
Estrellas (22-17) visits Cibaenas (21-17) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one RBI, two sacrifices, and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Leon 5-2
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Leon (13-16) visits Chinandega (14-15)
Boer (15-14) visits Rivas (16-13)


U-23 World Cup:

Final Stats:
Julio Rodriguez (Johnson City-Dominican Republic) played in seven games going 7-for-18 (.389) with one double, one home run, four RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, one walk, two strikeouts, .421 OBP, .611 SLG, and 1.032 OPS.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Puerto Rico) played in eight games going 13-for-35 (.371) with four doubles, four home runs, 16 RBIs, 22 total bases, nine runs, three walks, two strikeouts, .436 OBP, .829 SLG, and 1.264 OPS.
Dariel Gomez (GCL-Dominican Republic) played in eight games going 6-for-22 (.273) with one home run, five RBIs, nine total bases, six runs, one sac fly, seven walks, nine strikeouts, .433 OBP, .409 SLG, and .842 OPS.
Delvin Perez (Johnson City-Puerto Rico) played in nine games going 7-for-26 (.269) with one double, one triple, four RBIs, ten total bases, six runs, one sac fly, one walk, five strikeouts, five strikeouts, .310 OBP, .385 SLG, and .695 OPS.
Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Panama) played in nine games going 8-for-33 (.242) with four doubles, one home run, six RBIs, 15 total bases, nine runs, one sac fly, three walks (one intentional), seven strikeouts, .333 OBP, .455 SLG, and .788 OPS.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Puerto Rico) played in seven games going 2-for-11 (.182) with one RBI, two total bases, one run, one walk, two strikeouts, .250 OBP, .182 SLG, and .432 OPS.


Panama League:

Jonathan Rivera (Johnson City-Metro) started and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Metro) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, and struck six out.

Metro beat Herrera 2-0

Wednesday's Games:
Metro (2-1) visits Herrera (3-3) @ 7:00 PM
Urraca (1-6) visits Cocle (4-0) @ 7:00 PM