Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-18-19: St. Louis Signed Kwang-Hyun Kim & Los Angeles Signed Anthony Garcia; Hector Hernandez Strikes Out Four Over Five & A Third Scoreless Innings

New Cardinals pitcher Kim Kwang-hyun protected against minor league demotion: agent https://t.co/wNy6frKdbu

— Yonhap News Agency (@YonhapNews) December 18, 2019

Nippon Professional League:

Notes:
Hanshin is nearing deal with Jon Edwards (former Quad Cities): NPB On Reddit Twitter


Chinese Professional Baseball League:

Notes:
Rakuten is interested in signing Chien-Ming Wang (Fubon coach): CPBL Stats twitter


Korean Baseball Organization:

Notes:
St. Louis signed Kwang-Hyun Kim (SK): Korea Times and Korea Joongang Daily and Yonhap News Agency

Kim is protected from be sent down to the minors: Yonhap News Agency


Mexican Pacific League:

Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Monterrey) started at second base and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Alex Mejia (former St. Louis-Monterrey) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Monterrey beat Mazatlan 5-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Obregon) started in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Obregon beat Mochis 3-2 in 10 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Culiacan beat Mexicali 3-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Hermosillo (32-22) visits Jalisco (34-22) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mazatlan (25-31) visits Monterrey (23-32) @ 7:30 PM CT
Guasave (23-32) visits Navojoa (20-35) @ 7:30 PM MT
Obregon (37-18) visits Mochis (27-29) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (30-25) visits Mexicali (25-30) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Jose Adolis Garcia (Memphis-Cibao) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Richy Pedroza (former Springfield-Escogido) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.
Alberto Triunfel (former Springfield-Escogido) started at third base and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one run.

Cibao beat Escogido 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, two home runs, and struck four out for the losing decision (3-4).

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Cibaenas) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, two strikeouts, and grounded into one double play.
Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 7-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one walk, one sac fly, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Azucareros beat Licey 7-6 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) was removed from the active roster: Cibaenas Official Twitter

Wednesday's Games:
Escogido (24-25) visits Azucareros (33-16) @ 5:00 PM AST
Cibao (20-28) visits Licey (25-23) @ 7:15 PM AST


Colombian League:

Notes:
Geddy Guerra (former VSL-Sincelejo) earned the win and Nabil Crismatt (MiLB signing-Barranquilla) took the loss as Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 8-3: LPBCol Twitter

Nabil Crismatt (MiLB signing-Barranquilla) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed four hits and one run: Barranquilla Official Twitter

Nabil Crismatt (MiLB signing-Barranquilla) talks after his final start as he prepares for MLB spring training: Toque Sports Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) entered late in the game at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Nestor Molina (former MiLB signing-Lara) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, one home run, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the winning decision (5-0).  (p-s:76-51)(g/f:6-5)
Vicente Campos (former MiLB signing-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (10).  (p-s:24-18)(g/f:2-0)

Lara beat Caracas 13-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
MLB has completed inspections of LVBP stadiums: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (23-11) visits Caribes (17-20) @ 6:00 PM VET
Margarita (12-24) visits Magallanes (16-18) @ 6:00 PM VET
Lara (19-15) visits La Guaira (21-13) @ 6:00 PM VST
Caracas (15-18) visits Aragua (15-19) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis-Caguas) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, one home run, and one walk.  (g/f:7-2)

Manati beat Caguas 5-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

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

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out.  (g/f:7-4)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Los Angeles signed Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Carolina) to minors deal but could wind up in the NPB at some point during the 2020 season: Primera Hora

Wednesday's Games:
Santurce (15-9) visits Caguas (9-13) @ 9:15 PM AST
Carolina (13-9) visits Mayaguez (11-13) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started and batted third.  2-for-2 with two runs and two walks.

Chinandega beat Leon 16-5
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Leon (17-10) visits Chinandega (12-15) @ 6:00 PM
Boer (8-19) visits Rivas (17-10) @ 6:00 PM


Panama League:

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started in outfield and batted third.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.

Chiriqui Federals beat Herrera 5-3

J.R. Davis (former Peoria-Metro) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metro) startred as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one RBI.
Enrique Saldana (Rule 5 selection-Metro) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.

Metro beat Chiriqui Astronauts 7-4

Wednesday's Games:
Chiriqui Astronauts (10-6) visits Metro (5-10) @ 3:00 PM
Chiriqui Federals (10-5) visits Herrera (6-10)  @ 7:00 PM

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 12-14-19: St. Louis Signed RHP Nabil Crismatt Out Of LCPB; Carlos Martinez Gets Pointers From Pedro; J.R. Davis Singles Twice, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs

El barranquillero Nabil Crismatt quien viene de lanzar en Triple A con los Marineros, recientemente firmado por los St. Cardenales de San Luis y que formó parte de la Selección Colombia en el Clásico Mundial 2017, se integró aGigantes y debutará este miércoles ante Caimanes. pic.twitter.com/rd3Si9gMn5

— Noticias BQ (@NoticiasBQ) December 9, 2019

Mexican Pacific League:

Xavier Scruggs (former St. Louis-Obregon) started in left field and moved to first base, batting fifth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.

Jalisco beat Obregon 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the save (7).  (p-s:15-11)(g/f:1-1)

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 8-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Culiacan) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Alexis Wilson (Peoria-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Mochis beat Culiacan 10-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Monterrey (20-31) visits Guasavew (21-30) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM MT
Mexicali (24-28) visits Mazatlan (24-29) @ 6:00 PM MT
Navojoa (18-34) visits Hermosillo (32-19) @ 6:00 PM MT
Mochis (26-27) visits Culiacan (28-24) @ 6:05 PM MT
Jalisco (33-20) visits Obregon (34-18) @ 7:10 PM CT


Dominican League:

Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Escogido) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with two walks, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Estrellas beat Escogido 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Azucareros) started at catcher and batted third.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch, two strikeouts, grounded into one double play, and one passed ball.

Edmundo Sosa (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at shortstop and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Rangel Ravelo (St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one walk and assisted in two double plays.
Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch runner and scored one run.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pedro Martinez (Hall of Fame) gave some pointers to Carlos Martinez (St. Louis-Cibaenas): Diario Libre

Saturday's Games:
Licey (24-21) visits Escogido (24-22) @ 2:30 PM AST
Cibao (18-27) visits Cibaenas (21-25) @ 7:00 PM AST
Azucareros (30-16) visits Estrellas (20-26) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League:

Notes:
St. Louis signed Nabil Crismatt (Barranquilla) to minors deal: Noticias BQ Twitter


Venezuelan League:

Williams Perez (Springfield free agent-Lara) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck six out.  (p-s:67-43)(g/f:6-2)

Zulia beat Lara 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Luis Bandes (former Johnson City-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one home run, threw two wild pitch, and struck two out for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:25-17)(g/f:0-1)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one run, two walks, one stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in four double plays.
Wilfred Vivas (former GCL-Magallanes) entered late in the game at third base and assisted in one double play.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the blown save (3) and winning decision (3-1).  (p-s:27-16)(g/f:3-0)(ir-s:2-2)

Magallanes beat La Guaira 8-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (former Memphis-Caracas) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one double and one fielding error.
Elniery Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed eight hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, two walks, and struck four out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:67-39)(g/f:4-0)

Aragua beat Caracas 15-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Satruday's Games:
La Guaira (19-12) visits Lara (17-14) @ 4:00 PM VET
Caribes (16-18) visits Caracas (14-17) @ 5:00 PM VET
Magallanes (14-18) visits Zulia (23-8) @ 6:00 PM VET
Aragua (13-18) visits Margarita (11-22) @ 6:00 PM VET


Puerto Rican League:

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

Carolina beat Santurce 1-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Caguas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, two runs (one earned), hit one batter, and struck two out.  (g/f:4-8)

Yariel Gonzalez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 7-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) will meet with his high school classmates on Saturday: Primera Hora

Marcell Ozuna (St. Louis free agent-Cibao) will represent the Dominican Republic in Yadier Molina's Home Run Derby: El Nuevo Dia

Pedro Echemendia (former Memphis) has left Monteria (Colombia) to join Caguas: Pelota Cubana Blog

Saturday's Games:
Santurce (14-7) visits Manati (7-11) @ 1:05 PM AST
Mayaguez (9-12) visits Carolina (11-9) @ 9:15 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

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

Chinandega beat Leon 3-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Boer (8-16) visits Leon (15-9) @ 4:00 PM
Rivas (15-9) visits Chinandega (10-14) @ 4:00 PM


Panama League:

J.R. Davis (former Peoria-Metro) started at second base and batted leadoff.  3-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, and two runs.
Jonathan Rivera (former Johnson City-Metro) started in outfield and batted second.  1-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, and two strikeouts.

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Herrera) started in outfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with two RBIs, two runs, and two walks.

Herrera beat Metro 12-10

Saturday's Games:
Metro (4-9) visits Herrera (6-7) @ 3:00 PM
Chiriqui: Astronauts (9-5) visits Federals (8-5) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Dustin Beggs (former 2014 draft selection-Adelaide) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, no runs, one walk, struck five out, and picked one runner off for the winning decision (2-2).  (p-s:74-47)(g/f:5-3)

Adelaide beat Melbourne 1-0 in game one of doubleheader

Mikey Reynolds (former Springfield-Adelaide) started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Melbourne beat Adelaide 5-1 in game two of doubleheader

Jeremy Martinez (former Memphis-Brisbane) started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and was picked off.

Auckland beat Brisbane 6-4 in game one of doubleheader

Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Perth) started at third base and batted second.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one walk.

Perth beat Geelong-Korea 9-7

Sunday's Games:
Melbourne (9-6) visits Adelaide (9-6)
Sydney (9-6) visits Canberra (4-11)
Geelong-Korea (6-9) visits Perth (10-5)