Showing posts with label Luis Garcia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Luis Garcia. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 2-12-19: Rangel Ravelo Hit .267 In The Caribbean Series; Luis Garcia Named Mexicali Manager

Caribbean Series:

Final Stats:
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) played in five games going 7-for-18 (.389) with three RBIs, seven total bases, three runs, one walk, one stolen base, four strikeouts, .450 OBP, .389 SLG, and .839 OPS.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) played in four games going 4-for-15 (.267) with four total bases, two runs, one walk, .313 OBP, .267 SLG, and .579 OPS.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) played in two games going 1-for-5 (.200) with one RBI, one total base, one strikeout, .167 OBP, .200 SLG, and .367 OPS.
Yariel Gonzalez (Peoria-Santurce) played in two games going 0-for-4 (.000) with one walk, one strikeout, and .200 OBP.


Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Lara) made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.55 WHIP, and one save.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk over 3.2 innings.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.00 WHIP.  He allowed no hits or runs over 0.1 innings.
Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) made one start posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.80 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, one unearned run, and struck four out over five innings.
Harold Arauz (MiLB signing-Herrera) made two starts posting a 1-0 record, 0.90 ERA, and 0.90 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck eight out over ten innings.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Santurce) made one start posting a 0-0 record, 1.42 ERA, and 0.95 WHIP.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out over 6.1 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Estrellas) made one start posting a 0-0 record, 6.23 ERA, and 1.85 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, three earned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck two out over 4.1 innings.
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.75 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He allowed four hits, three runs (two earned), four walks, hit one batter, and struck one out over 2.2 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Santurce) made one relief appearance posting a 0-0 record, 20.25 ERA, and 2.25 WHIP.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, and struck one out over 1.1 innings.

Notes:
Mexicali named Luis Garcia (former New Haven) their manager for the 2019-20 season: XEU Deportes

Herrera was told after the Caribbean Series win that they did not qualify for bonus: Panama American

Sunday, January 7, 2018

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



Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

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

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

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

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


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

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

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

Lara beat Zulia 5-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

Caracas beat Aragua 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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

Caribes beat Magallanes 9-8
LVBP Official Site Post Game

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

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


Dominican League Round Robin:

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

Licey beat Cibao 7-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

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

Escogido beat Cibaenas 4-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

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

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


Nicaraguan League:

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

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

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

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

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


Colombian League Round Robin:

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 12-4: LCBP Official Site

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


Puerto Rican League:

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

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

Carolina beat Mayaguez 2-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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

Santurce beat Mayaguez 6-2
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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

Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-2-18: Cardinals Signed Venezuelan RHP Sebastian Tabata; Luis Garcia Collects Only Hit In Game For Hermosillo & Cedric Hunter The Second Baserunner On A Walk; Randy Arozarena Singles & Steals One Base



Cuban League:

Notes:
Reinforcements were announced for the four teams (Matanzas, Las Tunas, Granma, and Industriales) remaining in the tournament, with such names as Frederich Cepada, Vladimir Banos, Jose Angel Garcia, Yordan Manduley, and Vladimir Garcia: Diario de Cuba


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one walk.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one unearned run, and struck two out.  (p-s:20-12)(g/f:1-0)

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one stolen base.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 5-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Mexicali beat Mazatlan 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Jalisco (0-1) visits Culiacan (1-0)
Hermosillo (0-1) visits Navojoa (1-0)
Mazatlan (0-1) visits Mexicali (1-0)


Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Notes:
St. Louis signed 19-year old Venezuelan RHP Sebastian Tabata on November 30, 2017: Planeta Noticias

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


Dominican League Round Robin:

Notes:
This season marks the fifth year that mascots have been used by teams to entertain fans: Listin Diario

Quisqueya is said to be ready to host games: Listin Diario

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


Nicaraguan League:

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


Colombian League Round Robin:

Tuesday's Game:
Sincelejo (0-0) visits Monteria (0-0)


Panama League Championship:

Tuesday's Game:
Urraca (0-0) visits Cocle (0-0) @ 7:00 PM


Argentinian League Championship:

Notes:
Salta took the best of five series from Cordoba and will advance to the Latin American Series: LAB Official Site

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-28-17: Edgard Montiel Singles Twice, Doubles, Walks, & Drives In Three Runs; Pedro Echemendia Strikes Out Two & Allows One Run Over Three & Two-Thirds Innings For The Win; Rayder Ascanio Walks & Hits A Solo Home Run


Edgard Montiel - Tigres de Chinandega


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Irving Lopez (State College-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at second base and batted third.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.  Two walks at the plate.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Hector Villalobos (MiLB signing-Mochis) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:6-3)(ir-s:1-1)

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Mochis 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, one missed catch error, and assisted in two double plays.

Obregon beat Mazatlan 4-3 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Mazatlan visits Obregon @ 7:10 PM MST
Mexicali visits Hermosillo @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis visits Navojoa @ 7:30 PM MST
Jalisco visits Culiacan @ 7:35 PM MT


Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-4 with one RBI.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita) started at second base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice, one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one caught straling/pickoff, and assisted in one double play.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) strted at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one stolen base.

Margarita beat Lara 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-6 with one strikeout.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, and three strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:17-12)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-7 with one two-out RBI, two runs, and one throwing error.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with two walks.
Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) started at third base and batted ninth.  3-for-6 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one stolen base, three strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat Magallanes 8-7 in 12 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) became the eighth player in Caracas history to collect 80 hits in a season: LVBP Official Site

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Aragua) was added to the Aragua active roster: LVBP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Margarita visits La Guaira for a doubleheader beginning @ 6:00 PM VET
Lara visits Zulia @  7:00 PM VET
Caracas visits Aragua @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes visits Caribes @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican  League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started as designated hittr second.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-Licey) entered in the fourth and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one home run, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:6-2)

Francisco Pena (MiLB signing-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-2 at the plate.
Alberto Rosario (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Licey beat Cibaenas 9-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Licey's stadium caught fire on Wednesday night: Licey Official Site and Licey Official Site

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) will ignore what happened during the regular season and play all out in the playoffs: Licey Official Site

Thursday's Game:
Escogido (0-0) visits Cibao (0-1) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with, one double, three RBIs, and one walk.

Chinandega beat Boer 13-11
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Game:
Chinandega (18-18) visits Boer (17-19)

Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-27-17: Luis Garcia Singles Twice, Walks Twice, Homers, & Drives In Four Runs; Leobaldo Pina Triples & Knocks In Three Runs; Irving Lopez Collects One Double & Three RBIs



Mexican Pacific League:

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one home run, four RBIs, three runs, and two walks.
Irving Lopez (State College-Hermosillo) started at third base and moved to left field, batting ninth.  1-for-5 with one double, three two-out RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:12-9)

Hermosillo beat Mochis 15-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan), Carlos Soto (GCL-Mochis), and Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) were all inactivated: LMP Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Mazatlan (36-29) visits Obregon (25-40) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mexicali (40-25) visits Hermosillo (33-32) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mochis (20-46) visits Navojoa (35-30) 7:30 PM MST
Jalisco (34-30) visits Culiacan (37-28) @ 7:35 PM MT


Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 at the plate.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) started at third base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one triple, three two-out RBIs, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out for the wining decision (1-0).  (p-s:33-26)(g/f:2-0)

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

Notes:
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) will be leaving the Caracas, after Thursday, to play for Carolina in the LBPRC: LVBP Official Site

Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) talks about snapping out of his slump: Meridiano

Wednesday's Games:
Margarita (23-37) visits Lara (36-24) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (35-25) visits Caracas (34-27) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (23-37) visits Aragua (30-31) @ 7:00 PM VET


Dominican League Round Robin:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started as designated hitter and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double and two RBIs (one w/two-outs)

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Cibao) estarted and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, three walks (one intentional), and struck nine out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:5-4)

Licey beat Cibao 4-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Cibao (0-1) visits Escogido (0-0) @ 7:15 PM AST
Licey (1-0) visits Cibaenas (0-0) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out.  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-1)

Boer beat Chinandega 8-6
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Leon (18-19) visits Rivas (20-17)
Boer (17-18) visits Chinandega (17-18)


Puerto Rican League (January 5, 2017):

Notes:
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) arrived in Caguas camp: LBPRC Official Site

There is still plenty of notable damages to Hiram Bithorn Stadium: Primera Hora


Panama League:

Notes:
Metro traded Jose Almarante (former Memphis) to Cocle: Panama League Official Twitter

Sunday, December 24, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-24-17: Jonathan Escudero Allows One Run Over Seven Innings For The Win; Edgard Montiel Singles Twice, Walks, & Drives In Two Runs; Cedric Hunter Knocks In One Run



Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts and grounded into one double play.

Jalisco beat Navojoa 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted second.  1-for-3 with three runs, three walks, and one strikeout.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Irving Lopez (State College-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at third base.

Hector Villalobos (MiLB signing-Mochis) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-2).  (p-s:24-14)(g/f:2-0)

Hermosillo beat Mochis 7-5 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Mazatlan) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch, strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Culiacan beat Mazatlan 2-0 in 14 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Venezuelan League:

Stats:
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) has played in 36 games going 53-for-133 (.398) with ten doubles, four home runs, 24 RBIs, 75 total bases, 33 runs, 11 walks, 12 strikeouts, .455 OBP, .564 SLG, and 1.018 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) has played in 26 games going 38-for-108 (.352) with eight doubles, two triples, one home run, ten RBIs, 53 total bases, 29 runs, 14 walks, three stolen bases, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, .431 OBP, .491 SLG, and .922 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has played in 53 games going 70-for-210 (.333) with 13 doubles, two triples, two home runs, 31 RBIs, 93 total bases, 44 runs, 19 walks, seven stolen bases, 24 strikeouts, .385 OBP, .443 SLG, and .827 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) has played in 58 games going 76-for-234 (.325) with ten doubles, four triples, two home runs, 29 RBIs, 100 total bases, 38 runs, 16 walks, 22 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .372 OBP, .427 SLG, and .799 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) has played in 45 games going 56-for-175 (.320) with seven doubles, three triples, four home runs, 29 RBIs, 81 total bases, 36 runs, 36 walks, five stolen bases, 21 strikeouts, seven caught stealing, .437 OBP, .463 SLG, and .900 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) has played in 50 games going 50-for-165 (.303) with 11 doubles, three home runs, 18 RBIs, 70 total bases, 21 runs, 11 walks, two stolen bases, 30 strikeouts, .368 OBP, .424 SLG, and .792 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) has played in 20 games going 18-for-66 (.273) with three doubles, one triple, eight RBIs, 23 total bases, five runs, 18 walks, two stolen bases, three strikeouts, two caught stealing, .424 OBP, .348 SLG, and .772 OPS.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) has played in 24 games going 18-for-67 (.269) with one double, two triples, five RBIs, 23 total bases, six runs, five walks, 14 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .319 OBP, .343 SLG, and .663 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) has played in 19 games going 16-for-61 (.262) with two doubles, four home runs, 12 RBIs, 30 total bases, 16 runs, ten walks, one stolen base, 17 strikeouts, .366 OBP, .492 SLG, and .858 OPS.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita) has played in 14 games going 12-for-46 (.261) with two doubles, two RBIs, 14 total bases, two runs, five walks, eight strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .304 SLG, and .638 OPS.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) has played in 35 games going 26-for-110 (.236) with three doubles, one home run, eight RBIs, 32 total bases, 22 runs, 24 walks, two stolen bases, 24 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .373 OBP, .291 SLG, and .664 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) has played in 26 games going 16-for-73 (.219) with four doubles, one home run, eight RBIs, 23 total bases, 22 runs, six walks, four strikeouts, .288 OBP, .315 SLG, and .603 OPS.
Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) has played in nine games going 4-for-23 (.174) with one double, one home run, one RBI, eight total bases, four runs, two walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .240 OBP, .348 SLG, and .588 OPS.
Gabriel Lino (Memphis free agent-Lara/Margarita) has played in 21 games going 8-for-53 (.151) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, 12 total bases, two runs, two walks, 15 strikeouts, .182 OBP, .226 SLG, and .408 OPS.
David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Aragua) has played in four games going 2-for-14 (.143) with one double, one RBI, three total bases, one run, two walks, three strikeouts, .250 OBP, .214 SLG, and .464 OPS.

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) has made 19 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 0.46 ERA, 0.76 WHIP, and six holds.  He's allowed 12 hits, two runs (one earned), three walks, hit one batter, and struck 12 out over 19.2 innings.
Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) has made 11 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.82 ERA, 0.82 WHIP, four holds, and one save.  He's allowed eight hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck 11 out over 11 innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) has made 23 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.96 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed 26 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 11 out over 25 innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) has made 14 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.69 WHIP.  He's allowed 18 hits, eight earned runs, one home run, nine walks, hit two batters, and struck 12 out over 16 innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) has made ten relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 4.50 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 14 hits, seven earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck seven out over 14 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 6.75 ERA, 2.06 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed ten hits, five runs (four earned), one walk, and struck two out over 5.1 innings.

No Games Scheduled Until Tuesday


Nicaraguan League:

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

Chinandega beat Rivas 8-4 in 11 innings
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) entered in the 11th and pitched to four batters.  He allowed no hits, two earned runs, and two walks (one intentional) for the losing decision (1-2).

Leon beat Boer 6-4 in 11 innings
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled Until Tuesday


Colombian League:

Jonathan Escudero (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started and pitched seven innings, allowing one run and earning the winning decision as Barranquilla beat Caartagena 11-1: LCBP Official Site

No Games Scheduled Until Tuesday

Saturday, December 2, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-2-17: Gueddy Guerra Strikes Out Six Over Seven Scoreless Innings For The Win; Wilfredo Tovar Singles Twice, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Julio Rodriguez Hits A Two-Run Homer



Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Jalisco 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-4 with one run and one caught stealing.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, two strikeouts, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.

Mexicali beat Hermosillo 7-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) was activated and Josh Zeid (Memphis free agent-Jalisco) was deactivated: LMP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Mochis (16-29) visits Mazatlan (28-17) @ 6:00 PM MT
Obregon (18-27) visits Culiacan (24-21) @ 6:05 PM MT
Hermosillo (25-20) visits Mexicali (24-21) @ 6:00 PM PT
Jalisco (22-23) visits Navojoa (23-22) @ 7:30 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch and assisted in one double play.

Caribes beat Zulia 5-0 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:28-15)(g/f:3-0)

Margarita beat Aragua 8-2 in game one of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Gabriel Lino (Memphis free agent-Margarita) started at catcher and batted eighth. 0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:27-17)(g/f:0-2)

Aragua beat Margarita 5-1 in games two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run, two walks, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

La Guaira beat Lara 11-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one triple, two two-out RBIs, and one run.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-2 with one run and one walk.

Caribes beat Zulia 4-3 in game two of doubleheader
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs, and one run.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one run.

Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in four double plays.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:17-12)(g/f:2-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Magallanes beat Caracas 7-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita) has signed on to play with Margarita: Margarita Official Site

David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Aragua) has signed on to play for Aragua: Aragua Official Site

Alex Gonzalez (former Detroit-Caracas) will announce retirement if Caracas doesn't call him: El Emergente

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) is currently out with a viral infection: Margarita Official Twitter

Saturday's Games:
Caribes (16-19) visits Magallanes (19-16) @ 5:00 PM VET
Zulia (17-15) visits Lara (15-17) @ 5:30 PM VET
Caracas (23-12) visits Aragua (18-14) @ 5:30 PM VET
La Guaira (13-20) visits Margarita (13-21) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the second and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Margarita-Bravos beat La Guaira 5-1

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed six hits and one earned run.  (g/f:1-4)

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored one run.
Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (g/f:2-1)

Escogido beat Estrellas 11-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Azucareros beat Licey 6-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) injured his ankle and is done for the remainder of the winter ball season: Azucareros Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Cibaenas (20-15) visits Escogido (17-19) @ 4:00 PM AST
Licey (17-19) visits Cibao (20-16) @ 5:00 PM AST
Azucareros (13-23) visits Estrellas (20-15) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Leon beat Chinandega 6-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) did not make the Nicaraguan National team: Miguel Angel Espinoz Twitter

Saturday's Games:
Boer (13-13) visits Leon (12-14)
Rivas (14-12) visits Chinandega (13-13)


Colombian League:

Gueddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) struck out six, walked two, and only allowed three hits in seven-inning start and Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) gave up five runs over three and a third innings in his start as Monteria beat Sincelejo 5-0: LCBP Official Site

Saturday's Games:
Barranquilla (12-9) visits Cartagena (4-17) @ 5:00 PM
Sincelejo (13-8) visits Monteria (13-8) @ 6:00 PM


Asia Winter Baseball League:

Clayton Mortensen (former St. Louis-WBSC) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks.

CPBL Secondary Team beat WBSC 4-0


U-23 World Cup:

Julio Rodriguez (Johnson City-Dominican Republic) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Puerto Rico) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-5 at the plate.
Delvin Perez (Johnson City-Puerto Rico) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Puerto Rico) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Dominican Republic beat Puerto Rico 10-5
Primera Hora Post Game and Listin Diario Post Game

Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Panama) started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Venezuela beat Panama 5-3
Panama American Post Game and La Prensa Post Game


Puerto Rican League (January 6, 2018):

Notes:
Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis), Rafael Furcal (former St. Louis), and Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis) to take part in Yadier Molina's (St. Louis) Home Run Derby and Celebrity Softball Game on December 9, 2017: Primera Hora

Friday, December 1, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-1-17: Luis Garcia Singles, Doubles, & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Dariel Gomez Hits A Two-Run Homer; Rangel Ravelo Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs



Mexican Pacific League:

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted seventh.  3-for-4 with one double, one home run, two two-out RBIs, two runs, and assisted in two double plays.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at first base.

Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, two earned runs, and one walk for the losing decision (4-2).  (p-s:11-6)

Hermosillo beat Jailsco 7-6
LMP Official Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Obregon 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 and threw out two base runners.

Mazatlan beat Culiacan 1-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Carlos Soto (GCL-Mochis) was added to the active roster by Mochis: LMP Official Site

Friday's Games:
Jalisco (22-22) visits Navojoa (22-22) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (18-26) visits Culiacan (23-21) @ 7:35 PM MT
Mochis (16-28) visits Mazatlan (27-17) @ 8:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (25-19) visits Mexicali (23-21) @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one run and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at second base and batted eighth.  0-for-1 and assisted in one double play.

Caribes leads Zulia 4-0, suspended mid-third inning
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  3-for-6 with one RBI, one run, and one sac fly.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (5).  (p-s:25-15)(g/f:3-1)
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the tenth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed three hits and two runs (one earned) for the blown save (1).  (p-s:15-8)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-7 with one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game in left field and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one run.
Miguel Socolovich (St. Louis free agent-Caracas) entered in the tenth and pitched to five batters.  He allowed three hits and one earned run.  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Magallanes beat Caracas 12-9 in 14 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with two doubles, one two-out RBI, two runs, and assisted in two double plays.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  3-for-5 with two RBIs, three runs, and assisted in two double plays.
Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one hoe run.  (p-s:13-9)(g/f:2-0)

Lara beat La Guaira 10-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Dennis Ortega (State College-Margarita) was pulled by St. Louis, which is one of the reasons Margarita made the trade for Gabriel Lino (Memphis free agent-Margarita): Merdiano

Friday's Games:
Aragua (24-17) visits Margarita (16-26) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM VET
Lara (22-19) visits La Guaira (17-25) @ 6:30 PM VET
Caribes (18-25) visits Zulia (21-20) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (26-18) visits Magallanes (25-19) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Magallanes beat Margarita-Aragua 5-1

Jose Gomez (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed three hits, five runs (three earned), four walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-2)
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (ir-s:1-1)

Boston beat La Guaira 8-3

Friday's Games:
La Guaira (13-14-4) visits Margarita-Aragua (17-9-5) @ 9:00 AM VET
Lara (16-13-3) visits Philadelphia (9-18-6) @ 10:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Estrellas beat Cibao 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ubaldo Jimenez (Baltimore free agent-Licey) is considering pitching for Licey: Licey Official Site

Friday's Games:
Estrellas (20-14) visits Escogido (16-19) @ 7:15 PM AST - Evan MacLane (former St. Louis) is scheduled to start for Estrellas
Licey (17-18) visits Azucareros (12-23) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (20-15) visits Cibaenas (19-15) @ 8:00 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 21 games going 21-for-71 (296) with six doubles, one triple, one home run, 11 RBIs, 32 total bases, 11 runs, 12 walks (three intentional), three hit by pitches, five strikeouts, one caught stealing, grounded into two double plays, .438 OBP, .451 SLG, and .889 OPS.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in 25 games going 22-for-92 (.239) with three doubles, four home runs, six RBIs, 37 total bases, 13 runs, 16 walks (one intentional), one sacrifice, three hit by pitches, 12 strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .375 OBP, .402 SLG, and .777 OPS.

Friday's Games:
Leon (11-14) visits Chinandega (13-12)
Boer (13-12) visits Rivas (13-12)


Colombian League:

Stats:
Gueddy Guerra (former VSL-Monteria) has a 3-0 record and 0.71 ERA.  He's allowed 13 hits, five runs (two earned), one home run, eight walks, hit three batters, thrown one wild pitch, and struck 22 out over 25.1 innings.
Dewin Perez (Peoria-Barranquilla) has a 1-1 record and 2.08 ERA.  He's allowed eight hits, three runs (two earned), three walks, thrown three wild pitches, and struck 13 out over 8.2 innings.
Jonathan Escudero (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has a 1-3 record and 2.29 ERA.  He's allowed 11 hits, five earned runs, one home run, eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 14 out over 19.2 innings.
Jackson Solarte (former VSL-Sincelejo) has a 0-0 record and 3.00 ERA.  He's allowed seven hits, three runs (two earned), four walks, and struck five out over six innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 0-1 record and 3.55 ERA. He's allowed 12 hits, five earned runs, one balk, and struck 14 out over 12.2 innings.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) has a 0-1 record and 6.05 ERA.  He's allowed 21 hits, 13 earned runs, four home runs, six walks, hit four batters, thrown six wild pitches, and struck 18 out over 19.1 innings.

Friday's Games:
Barranquilla (11-9) visits Cartagena (4-16) @ 7:00 PM
Monteria (12-8) visits Sincelejo (13-7) @ 7:00 PM - Jose Calero (former GCL) is scheduled to start for Sincelejo


U-23 World Cup:

Dariel Gomez (GCL-Dominican Republic) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.

Dominican Republic beat Cuba 10-7

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Puerto Rico) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Delvin Perez (Johnson City-Puerto Rico) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, and two runs.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Puerto Rico) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one RBI.

Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Panama) started at second base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Puerto Rico beat Panama 14-8
Primera Hora Post Game

Friday's Games:
Argentina (2-5) visits Costa Rica (1-6) @ 10:00 AM
Brazil (4-3) visits Honduras (2-5) @ 10:00 AM
Peru (0-7) visits Colombia (4-3) @ 2:00 PM
Dominican Republic (5-2) visits Puerto Rico (5-2) @ 2:00 PM
Cuba (3-4) visits Mexico (5-2) @ 2:00 PM
Venezuela (6-1) visits Panama (5-2) @ 7:00 PM

Thursday, November 30, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-30-17: Edgard Montiel Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Rangel Ravelo Collects Two Singles & Two RBIs; Raul Valdes Strikes Out 11 & Allows Three Runs Over Nine-Inning Complete Game Win

Edgard Montiel - Tigres de Chinandega


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one walk and three strikeouts.
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at first base and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one RBI, one sac fly, and assisted in two double plays.

Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (4-1).  (p-s:4-3)(g/f:0-2)(ir-s:3-1)
Josh Zeid (Memphis free agent-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits and no runs for the hold (2).  (p-s:17-11)(g/f:1-1)
Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, hit one batter, and struck two out for the save (9).  (p-s:20-13)(g/f:1-0)

Jalisco beat Hermosillo 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in centerfield and moved to right, batting leadoff. 0-for-4 with one run and one walk.

Obregon beat Navojoa 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Thursday's Games:
Hermosillo (24-19) visits Jalisco (22-21) @ 7:15 PM CT
Navojoa (21-22) visits Obregon (18-25) @ 7:10 PM MST
Mexicali (22-21) visits Mochis (16-27) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (26-17) visits Culiacan (23-20) @ 7:35 PM MT


Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth. 1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one sac fly, and assisted in one double play.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:23-16)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff. 2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, two walks, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with two RBIs and three runs.

Lara beat Caribes 21-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Margarita beat Caracas 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-1 with two walks and one strikeout.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm  Beach-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (p-s:13-7)(g/f:2-0)

Zulia beat Magallanes 8-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) may only miss a week with his groin injury.  St. Louis has not limited his playing time yet: LVBP Official Site

Lara traded Gabriel Lino (Memphis free agent) to Margarita: Margarita Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Caribes (18-25) visits Zulia (21-20) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (24-19) visits Caracas (26-17) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (13-20) visits Lara (15-17) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Thursday's Games:
Margarita-Aragua (17-8-5) visits Magallanes (8-21-1) @ 9:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (9-18-6) visits Lara (16-13-3) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:30 AM VET
La Guaira (12-13-4) visits Boston (20-9-3) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one throwing error, and allowed two stolen bases.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and moved to shortstop, batting seventh. 0-for-4 with one strikeout and one fielding error.

Licey beat Estrellas 9-2

Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched nine innings.  He allowed seven hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, one walk, and struck 11 out for the winning decision (1-4).  (g/f:4-7)

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 9-3

Eliezer Alvarez (former Springfield-Escogido) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with three walks, was picked off, and assisted in two double plays.

Cibao beat Escogido 7-5

Notes:
Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Escogido) had to travel back to St. Louis for a physical before joining Escogido: La Manada Roja Twitter

Thursday's Game:
Cibao (20-14) visits Estrellas (7:3) PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, and one run.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted sixth. 2-for-4 with one run and one sacrifice.

Chinandega beat Boer 8-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


U-23 World Cup:

Dariel Gomez (GCL-Dominican Republic) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  2-for-2 with one RBI and two runs.
Julio Rodriguez (Johnson City-Dominican Republic) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Dominican Republic beat Honduras 10-0

Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Puerto Rico) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one RBI and one run.
Delvin Perez (Johnson City-Puerto Rico) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two runs.
Ricardo Bautista (State College-Puerto Rico) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Puerto Rico beat Colombia 10-0

Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Panama) started at second base and batted fourth. 1-for-5 with one double and one run.

Panama beat Mexico 6-3

Thursday's Games:
Colombia (3-3) visits Honduras (2-4) @ 10:00 AM
Costa Rica (1-5) Brazil (3-3) @ 10:00 AM
Peru (0-6) visits Argentina (1-5) @ 2:00 PM
Cuba (3-3) visits Dominican Republic (5-2) @ 2:00 PM
Mexico (5-1) visits Venezuela (5-1) @ 2:00 PM
Puerto Rico (4-2) visits Panama (4-1) @ 7:00 PM

Thursday, November 23, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-23-17: Rangel Ravelo Singles Twice, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Ronny Cedeno Collects Three Singles & One RBI; Sandy Alcantara Named To AFL 2017 Top 25 Prospects



Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Obregon) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Obregon beat Mochis 4-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  One walk at the plate.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 4-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one run and one hit by pitch.

Mazatlan beat Navojoa 4-3 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Josh Zeid (Memphis free agent-Jalisco) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:0-1)

Jalisco beat Mexicali 9-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) was activated and Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) was deactivated: LMP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Mochis (14-23) visits Obregon (15-22) @ 7:10 PM MST
Hermosillo (20-15) visits Culiacan (20-15) @ 7:35 PM MT
Navojoa (18-17) visits Mazatlan (21-15) @ 8:00 PM MT
Jalisco (19-17) visits Mexicali (17-20) @ 7:30 PM PT


Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-5 at the plate.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) started at shortstop and batted seventh. 3-for-4 with one triple, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started at first base and batted third.  3-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, and assisted in one double play.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI.

Lara beat Margarita 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  3-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (4).  (p-s:15-9)(g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis free agent-Caracas) started in left field and batted eighth. 1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Magallanes beat Caracas 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Caribes beat La Guaira 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Zulia (17-15) visits Caracas (23-12) @ 7:00 PM VET
Margarita (13-21) visits Lara (15-17) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (13-20) visits Caribes (16-19) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (18-14) visits Magallanes (19-16) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Thursday's Games:
Lara (14-12-2) visits La Guaira (10-12-3) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:00 AM VET
Margarita-Aragua (14-7-4) visits Boston (20-7-3) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one throwing error.

Licey beat Estrellas 7-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) entered late in the game in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-Azucareros) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Rivas beat Chinandega 7-0
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League:

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Monteria) started and pitched three innings, picking up the loss as Barranquilla beat Monteria 9-2: LCBP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


U-23 World Cup (November 24, 2017):

Notes:
Ricardo Bautista (State College) and Yariel Gonzalez (State College) made the Puerto Rican team: Puerto Rico baseball twitter

Puerto Rico arrived in Panama on Wednesday: El Nuevo Dia


Puerto Rican League (January 6, 2017):

Notes:
Robby Rowland (former Springfield-Caguas) and Rusney Castillo (Boston-Caguas) has signed on to play with Caguas this winter: El Nuevo Dia

Alex Cora (former MiLB signing-Caguas GM) and Caguas handed out supplies to families: El Vocero


Arizona Fall League:

Notes:
Sandy Alcantara (St. Louis-Surprise) ranked #24 in AFL's Top 25 prospects: MLB Official Site

Friday, October 27, 2017

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-27-17: Jamie Romak Re-Signed With SK In KBO; Efren Navarro Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Cesar Valera Collects Three Singles & One RBI



Korean Baseball Organization:

Notes:
SK re-signed Jamie Romak (former Memphis-SK) for the 2018 season: Yonhap News Agency


Arizona Fall League:

Oscar Mercado (Springfield-Surprise) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-3 with two walks and one strikeout.
Andrew Knizner (Springfield-Surprise) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one run and grounded into two double plays.
Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Surprise) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, and one run.
Jordan Hicks (Palm Beach-Surprise) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed five hits, four earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck three out for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-2).  (p-s:36-22)(g/f:2-0)

Glendale beat Surprise 10-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

Ian Rice (former 2012 draft selection-Mesa) started at first base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one walk, two strikeouts, and one fielding error.

Peoria beat Mesa 19-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Peter Mooney (former 2010 draft selection-Salt River) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored one run.

Salt River and Scottsdale tied 4-4 after 11 innings
MLB Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Mesa (7-7) visits Glendale (7-7) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (6-7-1) visits Peoria (8-6) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (7-7) visits Scottsdale (6-7-1) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck three out.  (p-s:70-50)(g/f:7-3)

Jalisco beat Mexicali 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Mochis beat Obregon 7-2

Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-3 with two RBIs, two runs, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 17-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Navojoa beat Mazatlan 9-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) was placed on the inactive list: LMP Official Site

Friday's Games:
Mazatlan (8-6) visits Jalisco (9-5) @ 7:15 PM CT
Hermosillo (9-5) visits Mochis (5-9) @ 7:30 PM MT
Navojoa (6-8) visits Culiacan (8-6) @ 7:35 PM MT
Mexicali (7-7) visits Obregon (4-10) @ 7:10 PM MST


Venezuelan League:

Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-2 at the plate.
Gabriel Lino (Memphis-Lara) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat Lara 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started as designated hitter and batted ninth.  3-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.

Caribes beat La Guaira 6-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) entered in the sixth and pitched three innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:26-16)(g/f:2-3)

Zulia beat Aragua 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Dennis Ortega (State College-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one run and one walk.

Margarita beat Magallanes 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) will be getting more playing time at second base: El Emergente

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) is expected to join Lara on November 15th: El Emergente

Friday's Games:
Margarita (7-7) visits La Guaira (5-9) @ 6:30 PM VET
Lara (5-9) visits Caribes (6-9) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (8-7) visits Magallanes (8-6) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (10-4) visits Zulia (8-6) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Margarita/Aragua) started in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.
Imeldo Diaz (State College-Margarita/Aragua) started at shortstop and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one caught stealing.

Philadelphia and Margarita-Aragua tied 2-2

Friday's Games:
Magallanes (3-8-1) visits La Guaira (3-3-2) @ 9:00 AM VET
Boston (7-3-2) visits Philadelphia (3-6-3) @ 11:00 AM VET
Margarita-Aragua (4-1-3) visits Lara (6-5-1) @ 11:00 AM VET


Dominican League:

Stats:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) has played in eight games going 2-for-12 (.167) eith one triple, two RBIs, four total bases, two runs, one walk, two strikeouts, .231 OBP, .333 SLG, and
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in six games going 1-for-6 (.167) with two RBIs, one total base, one run, two strikeouts, .286 OBP, .167 SLG, and .452 OPS.
Magneuris Sierra (St. Louis-A-St. Louis) has played in six games going 2-for-13 (154) with two total bases, one walk, six strikeouts, two caught stealing, .214 OBP, .164) started and .368 OPS.
Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) has played in five games going 0-for-14 (.000) with four strikeouts.

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) has made three appearances (one start) posting a 1-1 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.72 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, two unearned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over 9.2 innings.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) has made one start posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, no runs, four walks, and stuck three out over six innings.
Mike Mayers (Memphis-Escogido) has made one start posting a 1-0 record, 1.50 ERA, and 0.67 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, one earned run, one home run, one walk, and struck five out over six innings.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) has made two starts posting a 0-0 record, 3.12 ERA, and 1.15 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck two out over 8.2 innings.
Jayson Aquino (former waiver claim-Azucaeros) has made one relief appearance posting a 0-1 record, *.** ERA, and *.** WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, two runs (one earned), and one walk over no innings.

Friday's Games:
Estrellas (6-3) visits Licey (2-7) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (5-4) visits Cibao (6-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (7-2) visits Azucareros (1-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Central American Games (December 3, 2017):

Notes:
Fidencio Flores (former GCL) was named a starter for the Nicaraguan team: La Prensa