Cardinals Winter League Notebook 9-30-19: Kodi Whitley Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning; Alexis Wilson Drives In One Run; Julio Rodriguez & Jake Burns On Their Offseason Plans

Kodi Whitley - Glendale Desert Dogs

Mexican League Championship:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play and assisted in two double plays.

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Yucatan) started in right field and moved to first base, batting seventh.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Yucatan beat Monclova 3-0
MiLB Official Site Post Game

No Game Scheduled For Monday


Korean Baseball Organization:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one run, two walks, and one stolen base.

SK beat Hanwha 6-2

Tuesday's Games:
NC (73-68-2) visits Doosan (87-55-1) @ 4:30 AM
Kiwoom (85-57-1) visits Lotte (48-92-3) @ 4:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Scottsdale beat Mochis 17-0

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-1 with one run.
Kodi Whitley (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:15-11)(g/f:1-0)

Salt River beat Glendale 4-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2019):

Notes:
Ramon Mendoza (GCL-Hermosillo) doubled and scored the winning run and Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) drove in one run as Hermosillo beat Culiacan 4-3: Hermosillo Official Site


Dominican League (Octoebr 12, 2019):

Notes:
Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) is ready to contribute: Escogido Official Site


Australian Baseball League (November 21, 2019):

Notes:
Jake Burns (MiLB signing-Sydney) talks about his dream to play in MLB: ABL Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 9-25-19: Seth Elledge Strikes Out Two Over One Hitless/Scoreless Innings For The Hold; Zach Phillips Strikes Out One Of Two Batters & Holds One Inherited Runner On Base For The Hold; Giovanny Gallegos & Julio Rodriguez On Extreme Fatigue List

Seth Elledge - Glendale Desert Dogs

Mexican League Championship:

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Yucatan) started in right field and moved to first base, batting fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Monclova) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out fro the hold (1).  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Yucatan beat Monclova 5-4
MiLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Yucatan (1-0) visits Monclova (0-1) @ 8:30 PM ET


Nippon Professional Baseball:

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

SK beat Samsung 1-0

Thursday's Games:
Hanwha (57-83) visits NC (72-66-2) @ 4:30 AM
Kia (60-80-2) visits Lotte (48-89-3) @ 4:30 AM
LG (77-61-1) visits KT (69-70-2) @ 4:30 AM
Doosan (84-55-1) visits Samsung (59-80-1) @ 4:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Seth Elledge (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:11-7)

Glendale beat Mexicali 7-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Ramon Mendoza (GCL-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at third base.

Salt River beat Hermosillo 4-1

Wednesday's Game:
Mexicali (0-1) visits Scottsdale (3-3) @ 6:30 PM MST
Mochis (0-0) visits Mesa (3-3) @ 6:30 PM MST
Peoria (3-3) visits Surprise (5-1) @ 6:30 PM MST
Salt River (3-3) visits Glendale (2-4) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League (October 11, 2019):

Notes:
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) reported to Culiacan camp: LMP Official Site

Giovanny Gallegos (St. Louis-Obregon) is on the Extreme Fatigue List: Revista Strikeout Twitter


Dominican League (October 12, 2019):

Notes:
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) reported to Cibaenas camp: Cibaenas Official Site

Julio Rodriguez (Springfield-Escogido) is on the Extreme Fatigue List: Victor Baez Twitter

Cibaenas will face Escogido on October 4, 2019 as a benefit for Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas) foundation: Listin Diario

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— Águilas Cibaeñas (@aguilascibaenas) September 23, 2019

Mexican League Championship:

Tuesday's Game:
Yucatan (0-0) visits Monclova (0-0) @ 8:30 PM ET


Korean Baseball Organization:

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-LG) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Samsung beat LG 4-2

Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

KT beat SK 7-3

Wednesday's Games:
Hanwha (56-83) visits NC (72-65-2) @ 4:30 AM
Doosan (83-55-1) visits Lotte (48-88-3) @ 4:30 AM
Samsung (59-79-1) visits SK (84-54-1) @ 4:30 AM


Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Ivan Herrera (Palm Beach-Glendale) has played in two games going 3-for-9 (.333) with one double, one RBI, four total bases, two strikeouts, .333 OBP, .444 SLG, and .778 OPS.
Kramer Robertson (Springfield-Glendale) has played in one game going 1-for-4 (.250) with one total base, two walks, one strikeout, .500 OBP, .250 SLG, and .750 OPS.
Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) has played in four games going 3-for-14 (.214) with three total bases, one run, two walks, three strikeouts, two caught stealings, .353 OBP, .214 SLG, and .567 OPS.
Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) has played in two games going 1-for-5 (.200) with one double, two total bases, two runs, two walks, one strikeout, .429 OBP, .400 SLG, and .829 OPS.

Griffin Roberts (Palm Beach-Glendale) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.33 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, no runs, one walk, and struck three out over three innings.
Roel Ramirez (Memphis-Glendale) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, and struck three out over three innings.
Seth Elledge (Memphis-Glendale) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.50 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out over two innings.
Kodi Whitley (Memphis-Glendale) has made two relief appeances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.50 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out over two innings.

Notes:
Ramon Mendoza (GCL-Hermosillo) talks about playing against the AFL: Hermosillo Official Site

Tuesday's Games (AFL Vs. LMP):
Mexicali (0-0) visits Glendale (1-4) @ 6:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (0-0) visits Salt River (2-3) @ 6:30 PM MST
Scottsdale (3-2) visits Mesa (2-3) @ 6:30 PM MST
Surprise (4-1) visits Peoria (3-2) @ 6:30 PM MST


Dominican League (Octoebr 12, 2019):

Notes:
Abraham Nunez (former St. Louis-Cibao coach) will be the first base coach for Cibao: LIDOM Official Site

Dernier Orozco (Memphis pitching coach-Cibaenas coach) will emphasize the fundamentals of the game: Cibaenas Official Site

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Extrellas) is expected to join Estrellas camp this coming weekend: Estrellas Official Site


Colombian League (TBA):

Notes:
Osniel Madera (Freseros) will play with Barranquilla this fall/winter: Pelota Cubana Blog


Premier 12 (November 2, 2019):

Notes:
Tropical Storm Karen played a part in suspended the start of Puerto Rico's practices: El Vocero

Mexico and Venezuela will play exhibition games October 26-27, 2019: WBSC Official Site

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— Baseballmania.eu (@BaseballmaniaEU) September 21, 2019

Mexican League Playoffs:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monclova) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Monclova) entered in the fourth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:5-5)(ir-s:1-0)

Tijuana beat Monclova 5-4
MiLB Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Monclova (3-3) visits Tijuana (3-3) @ 9:05 PM ET


Korean Baseball Organization:

Carlos Peguero (former Memphis-LG) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  3-for-5 with one home run, four RBIs, and one run.

LG beat Doosan 6-3 in 10 innings

Monday's Games:
Hanwha (55-83) visits LG (77-59-1) @ 4:30 AM
Kia (59-79-2) visits KT (67-70-2) @ 4:30 AM
NC (71-65-1) visits Lotte (48-87-3) @ 4:30 AM


World Baseball Classic - Europe/Africa Qualifier (Italy):

September 18, 2019:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Netherlands) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Netherlands beat Czech 4-1

Ty Kelly (former Memphis-Israel) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one triple and two strikeouts.

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Spain) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Israel beat Spain 3-0

September 19, 2019:

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Spain) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Fernando Baez (former Peoria-Spain) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-7)

Spain beat South Africa 7-1

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Netherlands) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one walk.

Ty Kelly (former Memphis-Israel) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Israel beat Netherlands 8-1

September 20, 2019:

Ty Kelly (former Memphis-Israel) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and two strikeouts.

Israel beat Italy 8-2

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Spain) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Netherlands) entered late in the game at first base and batted leadoff.  One RBI and one run.
J.C. Sulbaran (former Memphis-Netherlands) entered in the ninth and pitched two-thirds of an inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save.  (p-s:10-6)

Netherlands beat Spain 6-2

September 21, 2019:

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Spain) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Fernando Baez (former Peoria-Spain) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save.  (p-s:18-9)

Spain beat Italy 4-3

Ty Kelly (former Memphis-Israel) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and committed one error.

Czech beat Israel 7-4

September 22, 2019:

Ty Kelly (former Memphis-Israel) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with two runs and two walks.

Israel beat South Africa 11-1

J.C. Sulbaran (former Memphis-Netherlands) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save.  (p-s:15-10)

Netherlands beat Italy 8-3

Notes:
Fernando Baez (former Peoria-Spain) and Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Spain) were each suspended after brawl during Spain and Italy game: Mister Baseball

Sunday's Games:
Spain (2-2) @ Czech (2-2)


Arizona Fall League:

Conner Capel (Springfield-Glendale) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and one caught stealing.
Elehuris Montero (Springfield-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Kodi Whitley (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (1).  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:0-2)

Glendale beat Scottsdale 1-0

Notes:
MLB testing robot umpires at AFL: MLB Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Glendale (1-3) visits Mesa (1-3) @ 6:30 PM MST - Roel Ramirez (Memphis) is scheduled to start for Glendale
Salt River (1-3) visits Scottsdale (3-1) @ 6:30 PM MST
Surprise (3-1) visits Peoria (3-1) @ 6:30 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League Preseason (October 11, 2019):

Notes:
Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) scored a run as Hermosillo beat Mexicali 9-7 on Friday: Hermosillo Official Site

Ramon Mendoza (GCL-Hermosillo) drove in five runs, Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) knocked in three runs, and Martin Cordova (GCL-Hermosillo) pitched in relief as Hermosillo beat Mexicali 18-1 on Saturday: Hermosillo Official Site