Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-19-17: Curt Smith Walks & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Efren Navarro Doubles, Walks Twice, & Drives In Two Runs; Fidencio Flores Strikes Out One Over Two Scoreless Innings

Curt Smith - Tigres de Chinandega

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) has played in 11 games going 12-for-43 (.279) with three doubles, four RBIs, 15 total bases, nine runs, ten walks, three strikeouts, two caught stealing, .418 OBP, .349 SLG, and .767 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) has played in eight games going 4-for-25 (.160) with four RBIs, four total bases, one run, four walks, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .276 OBP, .160 SLG, and .436 OPS.

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, two walks, and struck five out over seven innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out over three innings.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 15.00 ERA, and 3.67 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, five earned runs, one home run, six walks, and struck one out over three innings.

Notes:
Lara selected Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) in the championship draft: LVBP Official Site

It has been 33 years since the last time that Lara and Zulia faced off in the championship: Lider

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) is expected to rejoin Lara for the second game of the series: El Emergente

Championship Begins On Friday


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits and one unearned run.  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:2-1)
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:19-10)(g/f:1-0)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Culiacan beat Mochis 9-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, two walks, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Hermosillo beat Mexicali 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Culiacan (3-3) visits Mochis (3-3) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (3-3) visits Mexicali (3-3) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Stats:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) has played in 14 games going 12-for-37 (.324) with three doubles, five RBIs, 15 total bases, six runs, three walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .395 OBP, .405 SLG, and .801 OPS.
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) has played in 17 games going 16-for-58 (.276) with one double, two home runs, nine RBIs, 23 total bases, seven runs, eight walks, two stolen bases, 16 strikeouts, .358 OBP, .397 SLG, and .755 OPS.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in 11 games going 7-for-35 (.200) with three doubles, six RBIs, ten total bases, one run, four walks, seven strikeouts, .317 OBP, .286 SLG, and .603 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) has played in six games going 3-for-16 (.188) with one double, four total bases, two walks, three strikeouts, .278 OBP, .250 SLG, and .528 OPS.
Eliezer Alvarez (Peoria-Escogido) has played in one game going 0-for-4 (.000) with two strikeouts.

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) has made four starts posting a 2-0 record, 3.00 ERA, and 1.04 WHIP.  He's allowed 23 hits, eight earned runs, three home runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck 12 out over 24 innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made four starts posting a 1-2 record, 6.60 ERA, and 1.67 WHIP.  He's allowed 24 hits, 14 runs (11 earned), one walk, and struck eight out over 15 innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits and one earned run.

Notes:
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) will be moved from the rotation to bullpen: Listin Diario

Friday's Championship Game:
Licey (0-0) visits Cibaenas (0-0) @ 7:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Championship:

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He's allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (2).  (g/f:3-0)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-2)(ir-s:1-1)

Santurce beat Caguas 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Caguas (2-2) visits Santurce (2-2) @ 7:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Rivas) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:5-1)

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-2 with one home run, two RBIs, three runs. one walk, and grounded into one double play

Chinandega beat Rivas 5-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Chinandega won their third title: La Prensa


Australian Baseball League:

Friday's Games:
Adelaide (17-16) visits Melbourne (24-9) @ 7:00 PM AET
Canberra (17-15) visits Sydney (12-19) @ 7:30 PM AET
Perth (12-21) visits Brisbane (15-17) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Colombian League Championship:

Notes:
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) pitched two and third innings and earned the loss as Monteria beat Sincelejo 3-1: LCBP Official Site and El Meridiano

Thursday's Game:
Monteria (3-1) visits Sincelejo (1-3) @ 7:00 PM


Panama League:

Notes:
Panama (9-2) qualified for the championship game: TV Max Deportes


California Winter League (January 19, 2017):

Notes:
Workouts begin this week: CWL Official Site


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Kolten Wong (St. Louis) is listed on China's roster: WBC Official Site

Rowan Wick (Springfield) was added to Canada's roster: Rowan Wick Twitter

NPB, KBO, and CPBL are in discussions for a tournament of champions to take place in November: Yonhap News Agency

Ty Kelly (former Memphis), Jason Marquis (former St. Louis), and Corey Baker (Springfield) are confirmed for the Israel roster: Mister Baseball

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Ruben Gotay - Criollos de Caguas

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

La Guaira beat Aragua 4-2 in the wild card game

Notes:
Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) did not play due to restrictions placed on from St. Louis: LVBP Official Site

Thursday's Game:
Zulia (0-0) visits Caribes (0-0) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (0-0) visits Lara (0-0) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.  (p-s:8-4)(ir-s:2-2)
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:6-4)(ir-s:2-1)

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Mochis beat Culiacan 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with two walks, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 8-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Culiacan (0-1) visits Mochis (1-0) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (0-1) visits Mexicali (1-0) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with two runs.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Cibaenas beat Licey 6-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two walks and two strikeouts.

Escogido beat Cibao 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Tejada (Cibaenas) has not yet officially retired: El Caribe

Thursday's Game:
Cibao (4-7) visits Licey (5-7) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:2-0)

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3  at the plate.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one RBI and one walk.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Notes:
Rivas won the series three games to one over Boer and will face Chinandega in the championship.

No Game Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League Playoffs:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Geney Rios (former GCL-Barranquilla) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:29-18)

Barranquilla beat Monteria 11-2
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Barranquilla (2-2) visits Monteria (2-2) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and one throwing error.

Brisbane beat Sydney 9-4
Brisbane Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Melbourne (22-7) visits Canberra (16-13) @ 7:00 PM AET
Perth (11-18) visits Adelaide (14-15) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Sydney (11-18) visits Brisbane (13-16) @ 6:30 PM AEST


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Tanner Roark (Washington) will pitch for Team USA: WBC Official Site

Colombia will play against Tampa Bay and Minnesota, during spring training, in preparation for WBC: El Heraldo

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Tommy Pham - Leones del Escogido

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one run and two walks.

Lara beat Margarita 3-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and moved to first base, batting third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out.  (p-s:18-15)(g/f:2-0)

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:15-11)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Caribes beat La Guaira 18-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Caribes won the series four games to two over La Guaira

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) is doubtful for the remainder of the playoffs: El Emergente

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) continued to play after his grandmother passed away over the weekend: El Emergente

Tuesday's Games:
Margarita (3-3) visits Lara (3-3) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-1 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and two strikeouts.

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted second.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and moved to first base, batting seventh.  0-for-1 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:15-9)(g/f:0-1)

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 6-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Hermosillo won the series four games to three over Culiacan

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Dominican League Playoffs:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) entered late in the game at third base.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck three outs for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:7-7)

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one double, one home run, two two-out RBIs, and one run.

Licey beat Escogido 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Cibao (3-6) visits Licey (5-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (3-8) visits Cibaenas (9-1) @ 8:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Stats:
Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) has played in four games going 6-for-14 (.429) with one double, one home run, seven RBIs, ten total bases, two runs, one walk, three strikeouts, .467 OBP, .714 SLG, and 1.181 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) has played in four games going 5-for-14 (.357) with two doubles, seven total bases, one run, three walks, three strikeouts, .500 OBP, .500 SLG, and 1.000 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Mayaguez) has played in three games going 1-for-11 (.091) with one double, two total bases, one run, four strikeouts, .091 OBP, .182 SLG, and .273 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) has played in four games going 1-for-14 (.071) with two RBIs, one total base, one walk, two strikeouts, .133 OBP, .071 SLG, and .205 OPS.

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out over one inning.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Caguas) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.00 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, two unearned runs, two walks, and struck three out over two innings.
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 3.86 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, hit one batter, and struck one out over 2.1 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed three hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck three out over four innings.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) has made two relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 5.40 ERA, and 3.60 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, two walks, and hit one batter over 1.2 innings.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Mayaguez) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 11.57 ERA, and 1.29 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, three earned runs, and one home run over 2.1 innings.

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


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) has made one start posting a 0-1 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.75 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, two unearned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over eight innings.

Tuesday's Game:
Boer (0-2) visits Rivas (2-0) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League Playoffs:

Stats:
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has gone 1-for-5 (.200) with one sacrifice, two strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .200 OBP, and .200 SLG.

Jonathan Escudero (Palm Beach free agent-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed no hits or runs, and two walks over 0.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Barranquilla (1-1) visits Monteria (1-1) @ 7:00 PM


Panama League:

Notes:
Jonathan Rivera (Johnson City-Metropolitanas) is currently hitting .438: Metro Official Twitter


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2016):

Notes:
Daniel Descalso (former St. Louis) will play for Italy: WBC Official Site

Max Scherzer (former 2003 draft selection) has pulled out from pitching for Team USA due to injury: WBC Official Site

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Tyler Herron - Indios de Mayaguez

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Stats:
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) has played in three games going 3-for-10 (.300) with three RBIs, three total bases, one run, two walks, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, .417 OBP, .300 SLG, and .717 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) has played in five games going 4-for-19 (.211) with two doubles, three RBIs, six total bases, four runs, four walks, two strikeouts, one caught stealing, .360 OBP, .316 SLG, and .676  OPS.
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) has played in five games going 3-for-16 (.188) with one double, two RBIs, four total bases, three runs, four walks, five strikeouts, .350 OBP, .250 SLG, and .600 OPS.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) has played in two games going 0-for-4 (.000) with three strikeouts.

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and two walks over three innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.38 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out over 2.2 innings.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 27.00 ERA, and 5.00 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, three earned runs, and two walks over one inning.

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) is currently playing through an injury: El Emergente

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) should be pitching soon as he gets past an injury: El Emergente

Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) felt the LVBP was a higher level of competition than what he faced in Cuba, has not received an invitation to spring training from Cardinals yet, and would represent Cuba in World Baseball Classic: Cuban Play

Monday's Games:
Margarita (3-2) visits Lara (2-3) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (2-3) visits Caribes (3-2) @ 7:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Navojoa 6-4 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk, one sacrifice, and one strikeout.

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the fifth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:1-1)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:0-1)

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mexicali won the series four games to two over Navojoa.

The second playoff draft will be held on January 10, 2017: LMP Official Site

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


Dominican League Playoffs:

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and two strikeouts.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started a second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and grounded into one double play.

Licey beat Cibao 2-1 in 12 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) really enjoys the LIDOm atmosphere and compares it to playing in the World Series: Marcador

Monday's Games:
Licey (4-5) visits Escogido (3-7) @ 4:00 PM AST
Cibao (3-6) visits Cibaenas (9-1) @ 5:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) entered in the 12th and pitched to six batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and two walks (one intentional) for the losing decision (0-1).

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Caguas) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Caguas) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one walk, two strikeouts, and grounded into one double play.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Caguas) entered in the 12th and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

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

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and hit one batter for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play and one outfield assist.

Santurce beat Carolina 2-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League Playoffs:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one sacrifice, two strikeouts, one fielding error, and one throwing error.
Jonathan Escudero (Palm Beach free agent-Barranquilla) entered in the fourth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks.  (p-s:18-7)

Barranquilla beat Monteria 5-4
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) has played in 28 games going 32-for-106 (.302) with six doubles, three home runs, 19 RBIs, 47 total bases, 16 runs, 17 walks, 11 stolen bases, 23 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .400 OBP, .443 SLG, and .843 OPS.


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017);

Notes:
Neder Horta (former St. Louis scout) talked about the growing interest in Colombina baseball and World Baseball Classic: El Heraldo

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-7-17: Eugenio Velez Collected Three Singles & Two RBIs; Malik Collymore Singled & Drove In One Run; Efren Navarro Knocked In One Run

Eugenio Vélez se encuentra encendido, esta noche está de 4-3 con par de remolques. ¡Vamos con todo, Cañeros! #LeñaCañeros #FuerzaVerde pic.twitter.com/OrA9AjEHJ7

— Cañeros Los Mochis (@verdesxsiempre) January 7, 2017

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) entered late in the game at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Lara beat Margarita 9-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the second and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, and two walks.  (p-s:32-15)(g/f:1-1)

Caribes beat La Guaira 16-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Zulia swept Aragua in four games.

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Zulia) is listed day-to-day with right leg discomfort: LVBP Official Site

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) had a hard time accepting St. Louis' request to stop playing: LVBP Official Site

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) is happy with the season he had and will cheer on his team in the playoffs: Margarita Official Site

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) is listed as day-to-day after a hit by pitch left a contusion in Friday's game: Lara Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Caribes (2-2) visits La Guaira (2-2) @ 4:00 PM VET
Lara (2-2) visits Margarita (2-2) @ 6:00 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out.  (p-s:46-28)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:3-1)
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:8-3)(g/f:0-1)

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, and assisted in two double plays.

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 8-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started in left field and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one stolen base, and one caught stealing.

Mazatlan beat Mochis 7-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run.

Mexicali beat Navojoa 14-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mochis (3-1) visits Mazatlan (1-3) @ 6:00 PM MT
Culiacan (2-2) visits Hermosillo (2-2) @ 6:00 PM MST
Navojoa (1-3) visits Mexicali (3-1) @ 6:00 PM PT


Dominican League Playoffs:

Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one hit by pitch.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and over to shortstop, batting second.  2-for-3 with one double, one run, two walks, and assisted in one double play.

Licey beat Escogido 7-4
Listin Diario Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Escogido (3-5) visits Cibao (2-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Notes:
Carolina had some issues in Wednesday's game where players batted out of turn and one did not even go to the plate: LBPRC Official Site

Cel Yomar Ortiz (Yabucoa-PR Double-A League) is showing signs of improvement after being hit by a car: Primera Hora

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla/Mayaguez) currently leads the playoffs in batting: El Nuevo Dia

Bobby Bonilla (former St. Louis-San Juan/Mayaguez) talked about his time playing in the LBPRC: El Nuevo Dia

Saturday's Games:
Carolina (1-1) visits Santurce (1-1) @ 7:15 PM AST
Caguas (0-2) visits Mayaguez (2-0) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Playoffs:

Saturday's Game:
Rivas (0-1) visits Boer (1-0) @ 4:00 PM


Colombian League:

Stats:
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has gone 14-for-105 (.133) with four doubles, one home run, six RBIs, six runs, ten walks, one sac fly, three stolen bases, 21 strikeouts, grounded into three double plays, .207 OBP, and .200 SLG.

Jonathan Escudero (Palm Beach free agent-Barranquilla) has a 2-0 record and 2.45 ERA.  He's allowed ten hits, five runs (four earned), 11 walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck 18 out over 14.2 innings.
Geney Rios (former GCL-Barranquilla) has a 0-1 record and 3.00 ERA.  He's allowed 11 hits, six runs (five earned), eight walks, hit two batters, threw one wild pitches, and struck ten out over 15 innings.
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) has a 2-4 record and 3.30 ERA.  He's allowed 69 hits, 24 runs (23 earned), seven home runs, six walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck 40 out over 62.2 innings.
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Barranquilla) has a 2-2 record and 3.56 ERA.  He's allowed 27 hits, 14 runs (12 earned), two home runs, 18 walks, hit two batters, threw two wild pitches, and struck 22 out over 30.1 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 4-3 record and 3.97 ERA.  He's allowed 54 hits, 25 runs (20 earned), three home runs, 18 walks, hit eight batters, threw six wild pitches, one balk, and struck 19 out over 45.1 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) has a 3-3 record and 4.00 ERA.  He's allowed 54 hits, 30 runs (24 earned), two home runs, 21 walks, hit seven batters, threw five wild pitches, and struck 39 out over 54 innings.
Dewin Perez (State College-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 4.82 ERA.  He's allowed eight hits, six runs (five earned), 13 walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck 11 out over 9.1 innings.
Enrique Perez (DSL-Barranquilla) has a 0-1 record and 5.40 ERA.  He's allowed nine hits, three earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, one balk, and struck five out over five innings.

Saturday's Game:
Barranquilla (22-20) visits Monteria (22-19) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, one strikeout, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.

Perth beat Sydney 10-8

Sunday's Games:
Canberra (15-12) visits Adelaide (13-14) @ 11:30 PM ACT
Brisbane (12-15) visits Melbourne (20-7) @ 1:00 PM AET
Sydney (11-16) visits Perth (10-17) @ 4:00 PM AWST

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-18-16: Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez Doubles & Drives In Three Runs; Edgard Montiel Doubles, Homers, & Knocks In Three Runs; Kender Villegas Strikes Out One & Holds Two Inherited Runners On Base Over Two Scoreless Innings

Jose Martinez - Tiburones de La Guaira

Venezuelan League:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one sacrifice and two strikeouts.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at first base and batted ninth.  3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:16-9)(g/f:0-2)(ir-s:1-1)

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, three RBIs, one sac fly, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (8).  (p-s:19-11)(g/f:1-0)
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:11-7)(g/f:1-1)

La Guaira beat Magallanes 10-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-3 with one caught stealing.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the third and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:37-19)(g/f:2-3)(ir-s:2-0)

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:22-12)(g/f:0-1)

Aragua beat Margarita 7-1
LVBP Offiical Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (MiLB signing-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, grounded into one double play, and assisted in three double plays.

Caracas beat Lara 5-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:5-3)(g/f:1-0)

Zulia beat Caribes 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
La Guaira (27-28) visits Aragua (25-28) @ 3:00 PM VET
Margarita (27-28) visits Caracas (22-31) @ 4:00 PM VET
Zulia (31-25) visits Caribes (29-27) @ 5:00 PM VET
Lara (33-23) visits Magallanes (25-29) @ 5:30 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-La Guaira) played in four games going 7-for-15 (.467) with one double, two home runs, five RBIs, 14 total bases, four runs, three walks, five strikeouts, .556 OBP, .933 SLG, and 1.489 OPS.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) played in 22 games going 16-for-50 (.320) with two doubles, two home runs, five RBIs, 24 total bases, five runs, three walks, 12 strikeouts, .382 OBP, .480 SLG, and .862 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) played in 11 games going 10-for-32 (.313) with one double, one home run, eight RBIs, 14 total bases, nine runs, seven walks, one sacrifice, one strikeout, .476 OBP, .438 SLG, and .914 OPS.
Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) played in 19 games going 21-for-71 (.296) with nine double, one home run, 11 RBIs, 33 total bases, 14 runs, five walks, eight strikeouts, .342 OBP, .465 SLG, and .807 OPS.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) played in 20 games going 18-for-74 (.243) with three doubles, one home run, 14 RBIs, 24 total bases, 12 runs, two walks, 11 strikeouts, .333 OBP, .324 SLG, and .657 OPS.
Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) played in two games going 1-for-8 (.125) with one total base, one run, one walk, .222 OBP, .125 SLG, and .347 OPS.
Carlos Torres (Peoria-Margarita) played in one game going 0-for-2 (.000) with one strikeout, .000 OBP, .000 SLG, and .000 OPS.

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) made four relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.20 WHIP.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck five out over five innings.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) made four appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, no runs, two walks, and struck two out over four innings.
Justin Wright (Memphis free agent-Margarita) made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck two out over two innings.
Silfredo Garcia (Springfield free agent-Margarita) made five relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 1.13 ERA, and 0.50 WHIP.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck seven out over eight innings.
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) made seven relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 1.32 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and two saves.  He allowed 12 hits, two earned runs, three walks, and struck 12 out over 13.2 innings.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) made 11 appearances (five starts) posting a 3-2 record, 2.38 ERA, and 0.91 WHIP.  He allowed 21 hits, ten runs (nine earned), two home runs, ten walks, and struck 24 out over 34 innings.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) made 18 relief appearances posting a 3-0 record, 2.45 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and one save.  He allowed 13 hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, four walks, and struck 12 out over 14.2 innings.
Gerwuins Velazco (Palm Beach free agent-Caracas) made ten appearances (two starts) posting a 1-0 record, 2.84 ERA, and 1.66 WHIP.  He allowed 13 hits, five runs (four earned), eight walks, and struck 11 out over 12.2 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.50 ERA, and 2.50 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck four out over two innings.
Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Aragua) made one start posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out over one inning.


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 6-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (p-s:4-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis-Navojoa) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Culiacan beat Navojoa 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Hermosillo (31-27) visits Jalisco (24-33) @ 1:00 PM CT
Mazatlan (24-34) visits Mexicali (32-26) @ 3:00 PM PT
Mochis (32-26) visits Obregon (28-29) @ 5:00 PM MST
Culiacan (29-29) visits Navojoa (31-27) @ 5:00 PM MST


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 and threw out one base runner.

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) started in centerfield and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.

Escogido beat Estrellas 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Hector Luna (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-3 with one RBI and two strikeouts.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Miguel Tejada (Cibaenas) was honored by the City Council of Santiago: El Caribe

Sunday's Games:
Cibao (25-20) visits Estrellas (22-23) @ 4:00 PM AST
Licey (24-21) visits Cibaenas (23-22) @ 4:00 PM AST
Azucareros (20-25) visits Escogido (21-24) @ 4:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

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

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:2-0)
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (1).  (ir-s:3-0)

Santurce beat Caguas 6-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at third base and moved to first, batting third.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one walk.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started in right field and moved to left, batting sixth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Dickie Joe Thon (MiLB signing-Aguadilla) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Kevin Herget (Palm Beach-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-2)

Aguadilla beat Carolina 3-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Caguas (15-16) visits Aguadilla (8-22) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (21-10) visits Santurce (22-10) @ 4:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-5 with one double, one home run, three RBIs, and one run.

Chinandega beat Boer 14-4
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Chinandega (21-16) visits Boer (18-18) @ 10:00 AM
Rivas (19-18) visits Granada (15-21) @ 4:00 PM


Colombian League:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), three walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-1).  (p-s:81-47)

Barranquilla beat Cartagena 8-3
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Cartagena (12-14) visits Barranquilla (14-13) @ 4:00 PM
Monteria (13-16) visits Sincelejo (16-12) @ 5:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one walk, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing/pickoff.

Melbourne beat Sydney 5-0

Next Up: 2016 All-Star Game On Friday

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-6-16: Johny Celis Singles, Homers Twice, & Drives In Three Runs; Jose Gonzalez Hits A Two-Run Homer; Yariel Gonzalez Collects One Single, Two Doubles, & Two RBIs

Johny Celis - Tiburones de La Guaira

Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one double, two runs, and one strikeout.
John Church (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the fifth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:10-4)(g/f:1-1)
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:25-17)(g/f:3-0)(ir-s:2-1)

Caribes beat Lara 8-7
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) is making a run for MVP: LVBP Official Site

Ildemaro Vargas (Former Palm Beach-Lara) has been away from the team dealing with family matters: Lara Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Zulia (26-21) visits Magallanes (18-26) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (24-21) visits Margarita (25-22) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (20-23) visits Caracas (18-25) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one run and one walk.

Margarita-Caribes beat Philadelphia 5-0

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Aragua) started and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck one out.

Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-La Guaira) started in right field and batted third.  3-for-4 with two home runs, three RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and committed one error.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-1 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

La Guaira beat Aragua 8-4

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one run, one walk, and committed one error.
Silfredo Garcia (Springfield free agent-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-1).

Lara beat Margarita-Caribes 4-3

Tuesday's Games:
Boston (26-10) visits Aragua (17-18-2) @ 10:00 AM VET
Zulia (19-17) visits Margarita-Caribes (19-18) @ 10:00 AM VET
Detroit (11-22-2) visits Caimanes (13-22-1) @ 11:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (17-16-2) visits Caracas (21-13-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
La Guaira (19-15-2) visits Lara (26-10) @ 11:00 AM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) has played in 21 games going 26-for-73 (.356) with five doubles, four home runs, 16 RBIs, 43 total bases, 14 runs, 14 walks, one stolen base, 21 strikeouts, .467 OBP, .589 SLG, and 1.056 OPS.
Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) has played in 43 games going 54-for-163 (.331) with seven hits, two triples, 16 RBIs, 65 total bases, 30 runs, 13 walks, 15 strikeouts, 22 strikeouts, nine caught stealing, .415 OBP, .399 SLG, and .814 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in 26 games going 17-for-58 (.293) with three doubles, four home runs, 13 RBIs, 32 total bases, seven runs, five walks, 11 strikeouts, .338 OBP, .552 SLG, and .890 OPS.
Dean Anna (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has played in 12 games going 13-for-46 (.283) with two doubles, two RBIs, 15 total bases, 11 runs, seven walks, eight strikeouts, .377 OBP, .326 SLG, and .703 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) has played in 25 games going 17-for-78 (.218) with two doubles, four home runs, 11 RBIs, 31 total bases, nine runs, six walks, 19 strikeouts, .274 OBP, .397 SLG, and .671 OPS.
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) has played in 22 games going 8-for-39 (.205) with two doubles, two home runs, three RBIs, 16 total bases, nine runs, 15 strikeouts, .205 OBP, .410 SLG, and .615 OPS.
David Washington (former Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 31 games going 21-for-115 (.183) with four doubles, eight home runs, 17 RBIs, 49 total bases, 20 runs, 11 walks, one strikeouts, 49 strikeouts, .264 OBP, .426 SLG, and .690 OPS.

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made 17 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 3.80 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 28 hits, ten earned runs, two home runs, three walks, and stuck 14 out over 23.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Mochis (25-22) visits Navojoa (26-21) @ 7:30 PM MST
Hermosillo (27-20) visits Culiacan (24-23) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (24-22) visits Mazatlan (16-31) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (20-26) visits Mexicali (25-22) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Stats:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) has played in five games going 4-for-16 (.250) with three RBIs, four total bases, one run, two walks, two strikeouts, .316 OBP, .250 SLG, and .566 OPS.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) has played in eight games going 4-for-17 (.235) with one home run, two RBIs, seven total bases, two runs, two walks, two strikeouts, .316 OBP, .412 SLG, and .728 OPS.
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) has played in 34 games going 26-for-122 (.213) with five doubles, one triple, nine RBIs, 33 total bases, 16 runs, 11 walks, two stolen bases, two strikeouts, one caught stealing. .276 OBP, .270 OBP, and .547 OBP.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in 11 games going 5-for-28 (.179) with one double, two RBIs, six total bases, two runs, five strikeouts, .179 OBP, .214 SLG, and .393 OBP.
Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in 15 games going 3-for-32 (.094) with one double, four total bases, two runs, three walks, ten strikeouts, .171 OBP, .125 SLG, and .296 OBP.
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) has played in  21 games going 9-for-59 (.153) with one double, two RBIs, ten total bases, four runs, three walks, 16 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .206 OBP, .169 SLG, and .376 OPS.

Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Licey) has made two relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He;'s Allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out over 2.2 innings
Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) has made four starts posting a 1-2 record, 1.37 ERA, and 1.32 WHIP.  He's allowed 19 hits, seven runs (three earned), seven walks, and struck 21 out over 19.2 innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made seven starts posting a 2-2 record, 2.41 ERA, and 1.07 WHIP.  He's allowed 30 hits, ten runs (nine earned), one home run, six walks, hit two batters, and struck 15 out over 33.2 innings.
Jayson Aquino (former MLB signing-Azucareros) has made 12 relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 2.57 ERA, 1.71 WHIP, and four holds.  He's allowed seven hits, six runs (two earned), five walks, and struck three out over seven innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made six starts posting a 3-2 record, 2.94 ERA, and 1.19 WHIP.  He;s allowed 30 hits, 14 runs (11 earned), three home runs, seven walks, and struck 17 out 33.2 innings.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made eight starts posting a 2-3 record, 3.51 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed 38 hits, 19 runs (16 earned), 11 walks, hit three batters, and struck 28 out over 41 innings.
Sam Gaviglio (former Springfield-Cibao) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 6.00 ERA, and 1.67 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck three out over three innings.

Notes:
Alex Reyes (St. Louis-Licey) could pitch at some point for Licey this winter: Rafael Reyes Twitter

Tuesday's Games:
Cibaenas (18-18) visits Escogido (15-18) @ 7:15 PM AST
Licey (19-15) visits Estrellas (16-19) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (14-21) visits Cibao (21-12)  @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and moved to second base, batted third.  1-for-4 with two RBIs, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started at third base and batted sixth.  3-for-5 with two doubles, two RBIs, and one stolen base.

Aguadilla beat Caguas 5-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Santurce (17-7) visits Mayaguez (15-8) @ 7:15 PM AST
Aguadilla (6-18) visits Caguas (12-12) @ 7:15 PM


Nicaragua League:

Stats:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in 27 games going 39-for-99 (.394) with six doubles, one triple, eight home runs, 24 RBIs, 71 total bases, 19 runs, 16 walks (two intentional), four hit by pitches, one sac fly, one stolen base, 14 strikeouts, grounded into two double plays, .500 OBP, .717 SLG, and 1.217 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 28 games going 32-for-95 (.337) with six doubles, one triple, one home run, 19 RBIs, 43 total bases, 19 runs, 12 walks (two intentional), two hit by pitches, three sacrifices, three sac flies, 13 strikeouts, grounded into four double plays, .421 OBP, .453 SLG, and .874 OPS.

Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) has made ten relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.90 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, five earned runs, one home run, nine walks, hit one batter, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 11 out over ten innings.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) has made seven appearances (six starts) posting a 0-2 record, 4.88 ERA, and 1.56 WHIP.  He's allowed 36 hits, 18 runs (17 earned), six home runs, 13 walks, hit one batter, and struck 19 out over 31.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Rivas (15-12) visits Boer (15-13) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (14-13) visits Granada (11-17) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

Stats:
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has gone 5-for-50 (.164) with two doubles, one home run, three RBIs, two runs, four walks, one stolen base, one sac fly, seven strikeouts, one caught stealing, .164 OBP, and .200 SLG.

Jonathan Escudero (Palm Beach free agent-Barranquilla) has a 1-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed five hits, no runs, five walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 12 out over 8.1 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) has a 1-1 record and 2.57 ERA.  He's allowed 28 hits, 11 runs (eight earned), one home run, five walks, hit two batters, thrown three wild pitches, and struck 20 out over 28 innings.
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) has a 1-2 record and 2.82 ERA.  He's allowed 39 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), three home runs, one walk, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 25 out over 35.1 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 3-2 record and 3.76 ERA.  He's allowed 33 hits, 13 runs (11 earned), two home runs, ten walks, hit four batters, thrown two wild pitches, and struck 11 out over 26.1 innings.
Enrique Perez (DSL-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 27.00 ERA.  He's allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk over 0.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Monteria (12-10) visits Barranquilla (8-12) @ 7:00 PM
Cartagena (9-10) visits Sincelejo (12-9) @ 7:00 PM


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Carlos Martinez (St. Louis) and Alex Reyes (St. Louis) have been give the green light to pitch for the Dominican Republic: St. Louis Official Site

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-21-16: Jose Martinez Collects Three Singles & Three RBIs; Ronny Cedeno Collects Four Singles & Two RBIs; David Washington Hits A Solo Home Run

Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez - Tiburones de La Guaira

Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted third.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, one intentional walk, and three stolen bases.

Zulia beat Margarita 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one RBI, two runs, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and one walk.  (p-s:8-3)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-1)

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted third.  3-for-5 with three RBIs and one run.
Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-La Guaira) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.  (p-s:14-8)(g/f:2-1)

Lara beat La Guaira 11-9
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
David Oca (Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and one earned run.  (p-s:4-3)
John Church (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.  (p-s:8-5)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-1)
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-8)(g/f:1-1)

Aragua beat Caribes 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (MiLB signing-Caracas) started at second base and batted ninth.  3-for-5 with three doubles, three runs, and assisted in two double plays.

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting second.  4-for-6 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.

Magallanes beat Caracas 10-9 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) stole three bases in one inning on Sunday: Lider

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Aragua) is expected to be activated by Aragua this coming week: El Emergente

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuela Parallel League:

Stats:
Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) has played in 14 games going 17-for-54 (.315) with eight doubles, one home run, eight RBIs, 28 total bases, 12 runs, four walks, eight strikeouts, .362 OBP, .519 SLG, and .881 OPS.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) has played in ten games going 10-for-34 (.294) with one double, four RBIs, 11 total bases, four runs, two walks, six strikeouts, .351 OBP, .324 SLG, and .675 OPS.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has played in 14 games going 8-for-30 (.267) with one double, three RBIs, nine total bases, two runs, one walk, nine strikeouts, .333 OBP, .300 SLG, and .633 OPS.

Geddy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 1.23 ERA, and 0.82 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck five out over 7.1 innings.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) has made eight appearances (three starts) posting a 3-1 record, 2.22 ERA, and 0.82 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, six earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck 17 out over 24.1 innings.
Gerwuins Velazco (Palm Beach free agent-Caracas) has made six appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 4.05 ERA, and 2.25 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, four runs (three earned), six walks, and struck four out over 6.2 innings.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) has made ten relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 4.70 ERA, and 1.04 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, four earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck seven out over 7.2 innings.

Monday's Games:
Caimanes (10-16) visits Detroit f(7-16-2) or a doubleheader beginning @ 9:00 AM VET
Caracas (18-8) visits Philadelphia (12-12-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:00 AM VET
Margarita-Caribes (13-13) visits Zulia (13-13) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:00 AM VET
Aragua (14-11-1) visits Boston (17-9) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:00 AM VET
Lara (17-9) visits La Guaira (15-10-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:30 AM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, two stolen bases, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Navojoa 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts and one passed ball.

Culiacan beat Jalisco 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.
David Washington (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

Obregon beat Hermosillo 8-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Mexicali (18-17) visits Jalisco (15-19) @ 7:15 PM CT
Culiacan (22-13) visits Hermosillo (20-15) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (9-26) visits Navojoa (18-17) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (18-16) visits Mochis (19-16) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Cibaenas beat Licey 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one intentional walk and one strikeout.
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) started in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Azucareros beat Escogido 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Estrellas (11-13) visits Escogido (13-11) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (11-14) visits Azucareros (10-15) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (14-10) visits Cibao (13-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Notes:
Delvin Perez (GCL-Carolina) was given permission to play for Carolina but he himself has decided not to: El Vocero

Monday's Games:
Santurce (10-4) visits Mayaguez (10-5) @ 7;30 PM AST
Caguas (8-5) visits Carolina (7-10) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with two walks and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Rivas 6-2 in 11 innings
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Everth Cabrera (Baltimore free agent-Boer) has signed on to play for Boer: El Nuevo Diario

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) has played in four games going 4-for-15 (.267) with one double, one home run, six RBIs, eight total bases, three runs, two walks, two stolen bases, one caught stealing, .353 OBP, .533 SLG, and .886 OPS.

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-19-14: Shane Peterson Triples Twice & Drives In Three Runs; Luis Garcia Hits A Two-Run Homer; Brian Broderick Strikes Out Two Over One & Two-Thirds Innings For The Save

Brian Broderick - Charros de Jalisco

Arizona Fall League

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Peoria) started at first base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one walk, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.
Jacob Wilson (Springfield-Peoria) started at third base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Peoria beat Scottsdale 4-3 in 11 innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Venezuelan League

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and hit one batter.  (g/f:1-0)

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Jorge Rondon (Memphis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).  (g/f:0-1)
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (2).  (g/f:1-2)

Aragua beat Caribes 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one sac fly, and one fielding error.

Joe Thurston (former St. Louis-Lara) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-2 with two runs, two walks, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Lara beat Magallanes 11-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-Zulia) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs for the blown save (1).  (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-1)

David Peralta (fomer Johnson City-Margarita) started in right field and batte third.  1-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, and two strikeouts.
Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Margarita) started at catcher and moved to first base, batting sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and allowed two stolen bases.

Margarita beat Zulia 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Alex Castellanos (former Springfield-La Guaira) started in centerfield and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Caracas) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Caracas 6-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Caribes (6-2) visits Caracas (4-5) @ 1:00 PM VST
Zulia (7-1) visits Margarita (4-5) @ 5:00 PM VST
La Guaira (3-6) visits Aragua (5-2) @ 5:30 PM VST
Lara (2-7) visits Magallanes (2-5) @ 7:00 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League

Brian Broderick (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save (2).  (p-s:20-13)(g/f:1-0)

Jalisco beat Culiacan 9-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Brock Peterson (former St. Louis-Mexicali) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and one caught stealing.
Shane Peterson (former Springfield-Mexicali) started in right field and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with two triples, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), and one run.

Mexicali beat Mochis 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Mazatlan beat Hermosillo 8-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Mochis (3-4) visits Mexicali (4-3) @ 3:00 PM PT
Jalisco (4-3) visits Culiacan (3-4) @ 5:00 PM MST
Mazatlan (5-2) visits Hermosillo (4-3) @ 5:00 PM MST
Obregon (3-4) visits Navojoa (2-5) @ 5:00 PM MST


Dominican League

Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Estrellas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1),  (g/f:1-1)

Estrellas beat Escogido 4-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Licey) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.

Xavier Scruggs (St. Louis-Cibao) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.

Cibao beat Licey 3-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Audry Perez (Memphis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and allowed two stolen bases.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-4 with one run, one sacrifice, and one stolen base.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 7-4
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
The International Prospect League first week of of baseball 2015 players starts in the November: IPL Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Cibao (1-0) visits Cibaenas (0-1) @ 5:00 PM AST
Licey (0-2) visits Escogido (1-1) @ 5:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League (October 24, 2014)

Notes:
Javier Colina (former Memphis-Boer) was named manager Boer: La Prensa