Tuesday, December 31, 2019

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

Nippon Professional Baseball:

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


Mexican Pacific League:

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

Obregon beat Hermosillo 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Culiacan beat Jalisco 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

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

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Dominican League Round Robin:

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

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

Escogido beat Licey 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Colombian League:

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


Venezuelan League:

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

Silfredo Garcia (former Springfield-Magallanes) made two relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He allowed two hits and no runs over 1.1 innings.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) made 25 relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 0.33 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, ten holds, and one save.  He allowed 20 hits, one earned run, six walks, hit one batter, and struck nine out over 27.1 innings.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) made seven relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 1.17 ERA, and 1.17 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 7.2 innings.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) made 14 relief appearances posting a 4-0 record, 1.83 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and five saves.  He allowed ten hits, three earned runs, five walks, and struck 12 out over 14.2 innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) made 17 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 2.35 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, and seven holds.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck four out over 7.2 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) made 29 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 2.45 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, and ten holds.  He allowed 28 hits, nine runs (eight earned), one home run, 14 walks, hit two batters, and struck 20 out over 29.1 innings.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) made 11 starts posting a 6-0 record, 3.09 ERA, and 1.15 WHIP.  He allowed 53 hits, 21 runs (20 earned), two home runs, 14 walks, hit two batters, and struck 39 out over 58.1 innings.
Elniery Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) made three appearances (two starts) posting a 2-1 record, 3.75 ERA, and 1.92 WHIP.  He allowed 16 hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, seven walks, and struck 11 out over 12 innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) made 15 appearances (three starts) posting a 0-3 record, 3.96 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, three holds, and one save.  He allowed 29 hits, 18 runs (11 earned), nine walks, hit four batters, and struck 15 out over 25 innings.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-Margarita) made eight appearances (one starts) posting a 0-1 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.45 WHIP.  He allowed 23 hits, ten earned runs, six walks, and struck seven out over 20 innings.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) made 1-1 record, 4.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed six hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, and struck nine out over six innings.
Liarvis Breto (MiLB signing-Caribes) made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 4.50 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, and struck one out over four innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) made 21 relief appearances posting a 1-3 record, 5.49 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and eight saves.  He allowed 17 hits, 13 runs (12 earned), one home run, nine walks, hit one batter, and struck 13 out over 19.2 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Aragua) made five appearances (two starts) posting a 0-2 record, 7.04 ERA, and 2.09 WHIP.  He allowed 11 hits, six earned runs, one home run, five walks, hit two batters, and struck four out over 7.2 innings.
Alirio Negrette (former DSL-Caribes) made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 7.71 ERA, 2.57 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed five hits, three runs (two earned), one walk, and struck one out over 2.1 innings.
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) made five starts posting a 1-2 record, 8.35 ERA, and 2.18 WHIP.  He's allowed 30 hits, 17 earned runs, one home run, ten walks, hit two batters, and struck 17 out over 18.1 innings.
Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Aragua) made five starts posting a 0-3 record, 9.19 ERA, and 1.72 WHIP.  He allowed 25 hiys, 17 runs (16 earned), two walks, hit two batters, and struck nine out over 15.2 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Puerto Rican League:

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

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

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

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

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

Leon beat Chinandega 15-8
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Panama League:

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

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

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

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Australian Baseball League:

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

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

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday

Monday, December 30, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-30-19: Ronny Cedeno Singles, Walks Twice, & Hits A Three-Run Homer, 50th Of LVBP Career; Raul Valdes Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Six Innings For The Win, Sets LIDOM Strikeout Record; Rakuten Named Tommy Cruz Hitting Coach

Chinese Professional Baseball League:

Notes:
Rakuten hired Tommy Cruz (former St. Louis) as hitting coach: CPBL Stats Twitter


Cuban League:

Notes:
18-year old utility player Narbe Yadan Cruz (Havana) has fled Cuba: Pelota Cubana Blog


Mexican Pacific League:

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the save (11).  (p-s:16-11)(g/f:0-2)

Hermosillo beat Obregon 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and threw out one base runner.

Jalisco beat Culiacan 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  0-for-4, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play, one throwing error, and allowed three stolen bases.

Mazatlan beat Mochis 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Monterrey (25-39) visits Guasave (25-39) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (42-21) visits Hermosillo (37-25) @ 7:30 PM MT
Jalisco (38-27) visits Culiacan (36-28) @ 7:35 PM MT
Mochis (31-35) visits Mazatlan (30-36) @ 8:00 PM MT
Navojoa (25-39) visits Mexicali (32-32) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.
Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in left field.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.

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

Licey beat Cibaenas 6-5
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Azucareros) started at catcher and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:3-6)

Azucareros beat Escogido 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) is the All-Time Strikeout Leader in LIDOM postseason: Azucareros Official Site

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) took to his Instagram to call out the umpires: Listin Diario

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


Colombian League:

Notes:
Wilman Madera (GCL-Barranquilla) and Enrique Perez (Johnson City-Barranquilla) each pitched as Barranquilla beat Santa Marta 6-2: Barranquilla Official Site


Venezuelan League:

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-2 with one home run, three RBIs, three runs, and two walks.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:22-13)(g/f:3-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Magallanes beat La Guaira 10-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted second.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the fourth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:3-2)(g/f:0-2)
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-6)(g/f:1-0)

Caracas beat Margarita 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Puerto Rican League:

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Santurce beat Caguas 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and moved to left, batting third.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Manati) entered late in the game in left field and moved to right, batting sixth.  1-for-2 with one double and one run.

Manati beat Carolina 4-2 in game one of doubleheader

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Manati) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one RBI, two walks, one sac fly, one hit by pitch, and one caught stealing.

Carolina beat Manati 4-3 in 10 innings in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Santurce honored Pedro Guerrero (former St. Louis) on Sunday: Listin Diario and El Caribe

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Panama League:

Notes:
Harold Arauz (former Memphis-Chiriqui Astronauts) started and pitched eight innings, allowing five hits and one run as Chiriqui beat Metro 2-1 for the championship birth: TV Max Deportes


Australian Baseball League:

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Perth beat Sydney 10-3

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday

Sunday, December 29, 2019

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

Mexican Pacific League:

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

Mochis beat Mazatlan 2-1 in game one of doubleheader

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

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

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

Monterrey beat Gusasave 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

Culiacan beat Jalisco 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

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


Dominican League Round Robin:

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

Licey beat Azucareros 6-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

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

Cibaenas beat Escogido 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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


Colombian League:

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

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

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


Venezuelan League:

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

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

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

Lara beat Aragua 8-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

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

Caribes beat Magallanes 11-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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


Puerto Rican League:

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

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

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

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

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

Mayaguez beat Carolina 4-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

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

Chinandega beat Leon 8-6
LBPN Official Site Post Game

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


Australian Baseball League:

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

Melbourne beat Brisbane 7-1

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

Sydney beat Perth 8-4

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

Adelaide beat Auckland 2-1

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

Saturday, December 28, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-28-19: Dustin Beggs Strikes Out 13 & Allows One Run Over Seven-Inning Complete-Game Win; Edgard Montiel Singles, Doubles, Walks, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Will Changarotty Tossed Six Scoreless Innings For The Win

Cuban League:

Notes:
Five prospects will showcase on January 16, 2020 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: Pelota Cubana Blog


Mexican Pacific League:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 at the plate.

Mexicali beat Monterrey 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-3 with one double, two runs, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.

Culiacan beat Obregon 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mochis team and fans paid respects to Saul Soto (Aguascalientes-Mochis): Mochis Official Site

Yadiel Hernandez (Washington-Hermosillo) was suspended four games for throwin bat at pitcher after hit by pitch: LMP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Mochis (30-34) visits Mazatlan (29-35) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM MT
Monterrey (24-39) visits Guasave (25-38) @ 6:00 PM MT
Obregon (42-21) visits Hermosillo (37-25) @ 6:00 PM MT
Jalisco (38-26) visits Culiacan (35-28) @ 6:05 PM MT
Navojoa (24-39) visits Mexicali (32-31) @ 6:00 PM PT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one run.

Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game at second base.

Escogido beat Cibaenas 10-2
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.
Genesis Cabrera (St. Louis-Licey) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, five runs (four earned), two walks, hit one batter, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).

Azucareros beat Licey 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Marcell Ozuna (St. Louis free agent-Cibao) and his wife donated food to the poor in the Dominican Republic: Listin Diario

Saturday's Games:
Azucareros (2-1) visits Licey (2-1) @ 5:00 PM AST
Escogido (2-1) visits Cibaenas (0-3) @ 7:00 PM AST


Colombian League:

Notes:
Will Changarotty (former State College-Barranquilla) pitched six innings to earn the win as Barranquilla beat Santa Marta 2-0: El Heraldo


Venezuelan League:

Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, five earned runs, one home run, one walk, hit one batter, one throwing error, and struck seven out.  (p-s:84-57)(g/f:6-0)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and two walks.  (p-s:24-9)(g/f:1-2)

Lara beat Zulia 6-5 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started in left field and batted third.  3-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) started at catcher and batted seventh.  3-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, three runs, and allowed one stolen base.

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-5 at the plate.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:18-11)

Caribes beat La Guaira 9-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-8 with one RBI, one sac fly, two strikeouts, and assisted in four double plays.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.

Magallanes beat Aragua 6-4 in 20 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Zulia (24-17) visits La Guaira (24-16) @ 2:00 PM VET
Aragua (17-23) visits Lara (22-18) @ 4:00 PM VET
Caracas (18-21) visits Margarita (14-25) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM VET
Caribes (21-20) visits Magallanes (20-20) @ 5:30 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed four hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, and two walks for the losing decision (0-3).  (g/f:2-2)

Yariel Gonzalez (Sprignfield-Mayaguez) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 4-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Caguas (10-18) visits Santurce (20-9) @ 6:15 PM AST
Carolina (16-13) visits Mayaguez (15-16) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  3-for-3 with one double, one home run, three RBIs, four runs, and one walk.

Chinandega beat Rivas 16-7
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Game:
Leon (2-0) visits Chinandega (2-1) @ 4:00 PM


Panama League:

J.R. Davis (former Peoria-Metro) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metro) started in ourfield and batted sixth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Chiriqui Astronauts beat Metro 4-0

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-5 with two RBIs and one strikeout.

Herrera beat Chiriqui Federals 6-5

Saturday's Game, For Third Place:
Herrera (8-13) visits Metro (8-13) @ 4:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection-Adelaide) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck 13 out for the winning decision (3-2).  (p-s:97-70)(g/f:4-3)

Adelaide beat Auckland 3-1 in game one of doubleheader

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Brisbane beat Melbourne 5-3 in game one of doubleheader

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

Auckland beat Adelaide 4-3 in game two of doubleheader

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double.

Brisbane beat Melbourne 4-3 in game two of doubleheader

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with two RBIs, one stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Perth beat Sydney 5-2

Sunday's Games:
Canberra (11-12) visits Geelong-Korea (8-15)
Melbourne (12-11) visits Brisbane (10-13)
Perth (14-8) visits Sydney (9-13)
Auckland (12-11) visits Adelaide (15-8)

Friday, December 27, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-27-19: Ramon Urias Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Anthony Garcia Singles, Walks Three Times, & Drives In One Run In Doubleheader; Isaac Silva Strikes Out Eight & Allows Three Runs Over Five & A Third Innings

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Ryosuke Kikuchi (Hiroshima) will not make the jump to the MLB: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.

Culiacan beat Obregon 8-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (10).  (p-s:12-10)(g/f:0-1)

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) entered late in the game at catcher.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 9-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Giovanny Gallegos (St. Louis-Obregon) delivered gifts to children at an Obregon hospital: No Pasa Nada

Friday's Games:
Guasave (24-38) visits Jalisco (38-25) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mexicali (32-31) visits Monterrey (24-39) @ 7:30 PM CT
Culiacan (34-28) visits Obregon (42-20) @ 8:10 PM CT
Hermosillo (36-25) visits Mochis (30-33) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (29-34) visits Navojoa (23-39) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

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


Colombian League:

Notes:
Jose Calero (former GCL) was added to Sincelejo roster: Sincelejo Official Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Friday's Games:
Zulia (24-16) visits Lara (21-18) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caribes (20-20) visits La Guaira (24-15) @ 6:00 PM VET
Caracas (18-21) visits Margarita (14-25) @ 6:00 PM VET
Magallanes (19-20) visits Aragua (17-22) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Manati beat Carolina 1-0 in game one of doubleheader

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-1 with one RBI, one run, and two walks.

Manati beat Carolina 5-4 in game two of doubleheader
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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

Ronnie Williams (Springfield-Caguas) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and two walks.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-1)

Mayaguez beat Caguas 6-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Manati (12-16) visits Santurce (19-9) @ 9:15 PM AST
Caguas (10-17) visits Mayaguez (14-16) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, three runs (one earned), one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck eight out.

Leon beat Rivas 6-3
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Friday's Game:
Rivas (0-2) visits Chinandega (1-1) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League:

J.R. Davis (former Peoria-Metro) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metro) started in outfield and batte sixth.  2-for-3 at the plate.

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started in outfield and batted third.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Metro beat Herera 3-0
Panama League Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Chiriqui Astonauts (11-9) visits Metro (8-12) @ 3:00 PM
Chiriqui Federals (14-6) visits Herrera (7-13) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and threw out one base runner.

Melbourne beat Brisbane 5-1

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with two runs and grounded into one double play.

Perth beat Sydney 5-3

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Adelaide beat Auckland 1-0

Saturday's Games:
Auckland (11-10) visits Adelaide (14-7) for a doubleheader
Melbourne (12-9) visits Brisbane (8-13) for a doubleheader
Perth (13-8) visits Sydney (9-12)
Canberra (10-12) visits Geelong-Korea (8-14)

Thursday, December 26, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-26-19: Niko Vasquez Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run In Doubleheader; Alex Mejia Singles Twice In Doubleheader; Irving Wilson Singles

Mexican Pacific League:

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and two throwing errors.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Mexicali beat Monterrey 2-0 in game one of doubleheader

Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at second base and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Mexicali beat Monterrey 6-4 in game two of doubleheader
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout, assisted in one double play, and threw out three of five base runners.

Obregon beat Culiacan 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in three double plays.

Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Hermosillo beat Mochis 4-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Guasave (24-37) visits Jalisco (37-25) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mexicali (31-31) visits Monterrey (24-38) @ 7:30 PM CT
Culiacan (33-28) visits Obregon (42-19) @ 8:10 PM CT
Hermosillo (35-25) visits Mochis (30-32) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (29-33) visits Navojoa (22-39) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League Round Robin:

Notes:
Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) will return to the field to lead practices after his father passed away: Azucareros Official Site


Puerto Rican League:

Thursday's Games:
Manati (10-16) visits Carolina (16-11) @ 9:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (13-16) visits Caguas (10-16) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaragan League Round Robin:

Thursday's Game:
Leon (1-0) visits Rivas (0-1) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League:

Thursday's Games:
Chiriqui: Astronauts (11-8) visits Federals (13-6) @ 3:00 PM
Metro (7-12) visits Herrera (7-12) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Saturday's Games:
Canberra (9-12) visits Geelong-Korea (8-13)
Melbourne (11-9) visits Brisbane (8-12)
Perth (12-8) visits Sydney (9-11)
Auckland (11-9) visits Adelaide (13-7)

Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-25-19: Vicente Campos Has Allowed Only One Run Over 26.1 Innings On LVBP; Luis Bandes Hitting .384 In LVBP; Edgard Montiel Hitting .387 In LBPN

Nippon Professional Baseball:

Notes:
Ayumu Ishikawa (Lotte) has asked to be posted after 2020 season: NPB On Reddit Twitter

Yuki Yanagita (Softbank) signed seven-year contract: NPB On Reddit Twitter


Mexican Pacific League:

Wednesday's Games:
Mexicali (29-31) visits Monterrey (24-26) @ 5:00 PM CT
Guasave (24-36) visits Jalisco (36-25) @ 5:15 PM CT
Culiacan (33-27) visits Obregon (41-19) @ 6:10 PM CT
Mazatlan (28-33) visits Navojoa (22-38) @ 7:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (34-25) visits Mochis (30-31) @ 7:30 PM MT


Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has played in 26 games going 28-for-73 (.384) with six doubles, two home runs, 14 RBIs, 40 total bases, 14 runs, six walks, 15 strikeouts, .438 OBP, .548 SLG, and .985 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 39 games going 48-for-139 (.345) with six doubles, three triples, two home runs, 20 RBIs, 66 total bases, 32 runs, 13 walks, two stolen bases, 19 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .434 OBP, .475 SLG, and .909 OPS.
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Caribes) has played in one game going 1-for-3 (.333) with one total base, one run, one strikeout, .333 OBP, .333 SLG, and .667 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in 33 games going 39-for-133 (.293) with eight doubles, one triple, two home runs, 20 RBIs, 55 total bases, 15 runs, seven walks, three stolen bases, 11 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .331 OBP, .414 SLG, and .745 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in 26 games going 22-for-83 (.265) with three doubles, two home runs, 18 RBIs, 31 total bases, 12 runs, eight walks, 15 strikeouts, .323 OBP, .373 SLG, and .696 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) has played in 36 games going 27-for-125 (.216) with six doubles, two home runs, 14 RBIs, 39 total bases, 12 runs, 12 walks, one stolen base, 35 strikeouts, .288 OBP, .312 SLG, and .600 OPS.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in 29 games going 8-for-38 (.211) with four doubles, two RBIs, 12 total bases, nine runs, four walks, one stolen base, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, .302 OBP, .316 SLG, and .618 OPS.
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) has played in 21 games going 1-for-7 (.143) with one RBI, one total base, one run, one walk, one stolen baee, three strikeouts, one caught stealing, .250 OBP, .143 SLG, and .393 OPS.

Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made 24 relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 0.34 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, ten holds, and one save.  He's allowed 19 hits, one earned run, four walks, hit one batter, and struck nine out over 26.1 innings.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-Caribes) has made seven relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 1.17 ERA, and 1.17 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, one earned run, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 7.2 innings.
Kristhiam Linares (former Springfield-La Guaira) has made 16 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 1.29 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, and seven holds.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck three out over seven innings.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 4-0 record, 1.84 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and five saves.  He's allowed ten hits, three earned runs, five walks, and struck 12 out over 14.2 innings.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made ten starts posting a 6-0 record, 2.55 ERA, and 1.11 WHIP.  He's allowed 46 hits, 16 runs (15 earned), one home run, 13 walks, hit three batters, and struck 32 out over 53 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has made 27 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 2.73 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, and ten holds.  He's allowed 26 hits, eight rearned runs, one home run, 12 walks, hit two batters, and struck 17 out over 26.1 innings.
Elniery Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has made three appearances (two starts) posting a 2-1 record, 3.75 ERA, and 1.92 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, seven walks, and struck 11 out over 12 innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made 14 appearances (three starts) posting a 0-3 record, 4.07 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, three holds, and one save.  He's allowed 29 hits, 18 runs (11 earned), nine walks, hit four batters, and struck 14 out over 24.1 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) has made 20 relief appearances posting a 0-3 record, 5.79 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and eight saves.  He's allowed 16 hits, 13 runs (12 earned), one home run, nine walks, hit one batter, and struck 12 out over 18.2 innings.
Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) has made four starts posting a 1-2 record, 8.40 ERA, and 2.07 WHIP.  He's allowed 23 hits, 14 earned runs, one home run, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 16 out over 15 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Puerto Rican League:

Stats:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) has played in 22 games going 19-for-66 (.288) with one double, three home runs, eight RBIs, 29 total bases, nine runs, 20 walks, one stolen base, 15 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .453 OBP, .439 SLG, and .893 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Manati) has played in five games going 3-for-12 (.250) with one double, four total bases, one walk, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .308 OBP, .333 SLG, and .641 OPS.
Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) has played in 19 games going 8-for-60 (.133) with one double, four RBIs, nine total bases, one run, four walks, 16 strikeouts, .185 OBP, .150 SLG, and .335 OPS.

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) has made seven appearances (six starts) posting a 1-1 record, 2.56 ERA, and 1.26 WHIP.  He's allowed 27 hits, ten runs (nine earned), one home run, 13 walks, hit two batters, and struck 25 out over 31.2 innings.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) has made six starts posting a 0-3 record, 3.04 ERA, and 1.20 WHIP.  He's allowed 25 hits, ten runs (nine earned), four home runs, seven walks, hit two batters, and struck 11 out over 26.2 innings.
Ronnie Williams (Springfield-Caguas) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.40 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out over 1.2 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Caguas) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.23 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed seven hits, six earned runs, one home run, four walks, and sturck six out over 8.2 innings.
Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Caguas) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 9.45 ERA, and 2.40 WHIP.  He's allowed ten hits, seven earned runs, two home runs, six walks, and struck two out over 6.2 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 29 games going 36-for-93 (.387) with five doubles, seven home runs, 25 RBIs, 62 total bases, 28 runs, 26 walks, eight hit by pitches, 13 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .547 OBP, .667 SLG, and 1.214 OPS.

Isaac Silva (former Johnson City-Leon) has made seven starts posting a 3-1 record, 2.59 ERA, and 1.72 WHIP.  He's allowed 29 hits, 12 runs (nine earned), one home run, 25 walks (one intentional), hit two batters, thrown seven wild pitches, and struck 29 out over 31.1 innings.
Ronald Medrano (former GCL-Leon) has made eight appearances (five starts) posting a 2-2 record, 4.33 ERA, and 1.59 WHIP.  He's allowed 23 hits, 18 runs (13 earned), 20 walks, hit two batters, thrown six wild pitches, and struck 18 out over 27 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday


Panama League:

Stats:
J.R. Davis (former Peoria-Metro) has played in 19 games going 21-for-70 (.300) with five doubles, one triple, ten RBIs, ten runs, eight strikeouts, .386 OBP, .400 SLG, and .786 OPS.
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) has played in 19 games going 17-for-71 (.239) with three doubles, one triple, two home runs, seven RBIs, ten runs, seven strikeouts, .341 OBP, .394 SLG, and .736 OPS.
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metro) has played in 18 games going 13-for-62 (.210) with two doubles, one triple, five RBIs, four runs, 15 strikeouts, .210 OBP, .274 SLG, and .484 OPS.

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

No Games Scheduled For Wednesday

Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-24-19: Fernando Salas Hasn't Allowed A Run In 19 Innings Pitched; J.R. Davis Triples & Drives In One Run; Jose Garcia Doubles & Knocks In One Run

Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) has played in 20 games going 21-for-78 (.269) with four doubles, one home run, seven RBIs, 28 total bases, eight runs, eight walks, one stolen base, ten strikeouts, one caught stealing, .337 OBP, .359 SLG, and .696 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) has played in 18 games going 16-for-63 (.254) with three doubles, two home runs, nine RBIs, 25 total bases, ten runs, ten walks, 20 strikeouts, .351 OBP, .397 SLG, and .748 OPS.
Irving Lopez (Memphis-Hermosillo) has played in 40 games going 33-for-130 (.254) with six doubles, seven RBIs, 38 total bases, 17 runs, ten walks, two stolen bases, 19 strikeouts, .310 OBP, .300 SLG, and .610 OPS.
Mateo Gil (Johnson City-Culiacan) has played in four games going 2-for-8 (.250) with two total bases, one run, one stolen base, three strikeouts, .250 OBP, .250 SLG, and .500 OPS.
Irving Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) has played in 34 games going 23-for-96 (.240) with three doubles, one home run, ten RBIs, 29 total bases, 14 runs, nine walks, two stolen bases, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .302 OBP, .302 SLG, and .604 OPS.
Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) has played in 22 games going 18-for-80 (.225) with one double, three home runs, ten RBIs, 28 total bases, 12 runs, five walks, 18 strikeouts, .286 OBP, .350 SLG, and .636 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) has played in 56 games going 40-for-180 (.222) with three doubles, four home runs, 17 RBIs, 55 total bases, 21 runs, 37 walks, 46 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .358 OBP, .306 SLG, and .663 OPS.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) has played in 31 games going 16-for-84 (.190) with four doubles, five RBIs, 20 total bases, seven runs, 11 walks, one stolen base, 31 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .299 OBP, .238 SLG, and .537 OPS.
Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Obregon) has played in seven games going 3-for-26 (.115) with one home run, four RBIs, six total bases, four runs, two walks, ten strikeouts, .172 OBP, .231 SLG, and .403 OPS.

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) has made 19 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.84 WHIP, three holds, and nine saves.  He's allowed 12 hits, no runs, four walks, and struck 19 out over 19 innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mexicali) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 2-3 record, 2.03 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, three holds, and one save.  He's allowed ten hits, three earned runs, one home run, eight walks, and struck 18 out over 13.1 innings.
Jesus Cruz (Memphis-Jalisco) has made 15 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 5.52 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, four holds, and one save.  He's allowed 16 hits, ten runs (nine earned), three home runs, five walks, hit two batters, and struck 14 out over 14.2 innings.
Hector Villalobos (former State College-Mochis) has made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.91 ERA, and 1.88 WHIP.  He's allowed 14 hits, seven earned runs, two home runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck nine out over 10.2 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Stats:
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) has played in one games going 1-for-1 (1.000) with one total base, 1.000 OBP, 1.000 SLG, and 2.000 OPS.
Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) has played in two games going 4-for-9 (.444) with three RBIs, four total bases, one run, .444 OBP, .444 SLG, and .889 OPS.
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in two games going 3-for-9 (.333) with two home runs, three RBIs, nine total bases, three runs, one strikeout, .333 OBP, 1.000 SLG, and 1.333 OPS.
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Azucareros) has plaed in two games going 2-for-8 (.250) with one home run, two RBIs, five total bases, one run, two strikeouts, .250 OBP, .625 SLG, and .875 OPS.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) has played in two games going 1-for-7 (.143) with one triple, one RBI, three total bases, one run, one walk, two strikeouts, .250 OBP, .429 SLG, and .679 OPS.
Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in one game going 0-for-1 (.000).
Robelys Reyes (former Springfield-Escogido) has played in two games and stole one base.

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 1.42 ERA, and 1.42 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, one earned run, three walks, and struck two out over 6.1 innings.

Notes:
Lino Rivera's (former Arkansas-Azucareros MGR) father passed away: Azucareros Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Venezuelan League:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (10).  (p-s:11-8)(ir-s:2-2)

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

Magallanes beat Caracas 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Now reports are saying Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) is out with an injury: LVBP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Puerto Rican League:

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:6-2)

Jonathan Rodriguez (former Memphis-Manati) entered late in the game in right field and batted third.  One walk at the plate.

Santurce beat Manati 12-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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

Mayaguez beat Caguas 3-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  0-for-4 with two walks and three strikeouts.

Leon beat Chinandega 10-8
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday


Panama League:

J.R. Davis (former Peoria-Metro) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metro) started in outfield and batted sixth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Enrique Saldana (Rule 5 selection-Metro) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowedf one hit, no runs, and struck one out.

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started in outfield and batted third.  3-for-4 with one double and one run.

Metro beat Herrera 5-1
Panama League Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Tuesday

Monday, December 23, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-23-19: Ramon Urias Singles Twice, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Aramis Garcia Singles, Homers, & Knocks In Two Runs; Jorge Rondon Strikes Out One Over Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings For The Hold


Cuban League:

Notes:
Chicago-N and Miami are keeping an eye on 18-year old Cuban Roger Jorge Benavidez: El Nuevo Herald


Korean Baseball Organization:

Notes:
Doosan is in negotiations to re-sign Jose Miguel Fernandez (Doosan): Korea Joongang Daily


Mexican Pacific League:

Irving Lopez (Springfield-Hermosillo) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:15-7)(g/f:2-0)


Ramon Urias (Memphis-Mochis) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one sac fly.
Carlos Soto (Peoria-Mochis) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.


Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) startedc at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, and two throwing errors.
Niko Vasquez (formrer Springfield-Monterrey) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with two walks and one strikeout.

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Mateo Gil (Johnson City-Culiacan) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-1 at the plate.


Notes:
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) talks about beginning his baseball career: Culiacan Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Aramis Garcia (former 2014 draft selection-Azucareros) started at catcher and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and allowed one stolen base.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-4)

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


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

Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, and grounded into one double play.
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one triple, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout, one passed ball, and threw out one of two base runners.


No Games Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League:

Notes:
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Sincelejo) earned the win as Sincelejoe beat Santa Maria 9-1: LPBCol Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and moved to left field, batting ninth.  0-for-3 with one stolen base and one strikeout.


Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one throwing error.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:6-5)(g/f:2-0)

Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed ten hits, four earned runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (6-0).  (p-s:80-53)(g/f:11-1)


Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one strikeout, and was ejected in the fifth innining.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (9).  (p-s:17-14)(g/f:3-0)


Notes:
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) will leave the team for a short period for family matters: LVBP Official Site

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) talks about his baseball career being released by St. Louis: LVBP Official Site

Monday's Game:
Magallanes (18-20) visits Caracas (18-20) @ 4:00 PM VET


Puertro Rican League:

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Caguas) entered in the third and batted to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Caguas) entered in the fourth and pitched three innings.  He allowed five hits, six earned runs, one home run, five walks, and struck two out.  (g/f:3-3)


Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-3 with two walks, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.


Notes:
Robinson Cancel (former Memphis-Mayaguez MGR) has confidence in turning Mayaguez around: Primera Hora

Monday's Games:
Santurce (19-9) visits Manati (10-15) @ 11:00 AM AST
Mayaguez (12-16) visits Caguas (10-16) @ 9:15 AM AST


Nicaraguan League Round Robin:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  2-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.


Monday's Game:
Chinandega (1-0) visits Leon (0-0) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League:

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started in outfield and batted third.  1-for-3 with one walk.

J.R. Davis (former Peoria-Metro) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 and committed one error.
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metro) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.


Monday's Games:
Chriiqui: Astonauts (11-7) visits Federals (12-6) @ 3:00 PM
Metro (6-12) visits Herrera (7-11) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) has played in 18 games going 14-for-49 (.286) with one double, two home runs, six RBIs, 21 total bases, six runs, 11 walks, eight strikeouts, .417 OBP, .429 SLG, and .845 OPS.
Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adaleide) has played in 19 games going 20-for-75 (.267) with three doubles, one RBI, 23 total bases, 12 runs, six walks, seven stolen bases, 12 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .317 OBP, .307 SLG, and .624 OPS.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) has played in 20 games going 17-for-77 (.221) with one double, one home run, ten RBIs, 21 total bases, eight runs, seven walks, three stolen base, 11 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .279 OBP, .273 SLG, and .552 OPS.

Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection-Adelaide) has made five starts posting a 2-2 record, 6.08 ERA, and 2.28 WHIP.  He's allowed 31 hits, 19 runs (16 earned), three home runs, six walks, hit one batter, and struck 22 out over 23.2 innings