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Fidencio Flores - Indios del Boer

Mexican Pacific League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Obregon) played in five games going 6-for-19 (.316) with one double, one RBI, seven total bases, one run, one walk, three strikeouts, two caught stealing, .350 OBP, .368 SLG, and .718 OPS.
Efren Navarro (former Memphis-Hermosillo) played in 65 games going 71-for-231 (.307) with 13 doubles, one triple, two home runs, 24 RBIs, 92 total bases, 45 runs, 45 walks, 51 strikeouts, .421 OBP, .398 SLG, and .820 OPS.
Randy Arozarena (Springfield-Navojoa) played in 64 games going 76-for-260 (.292) with 25 doubles, one triple, 14 home runs, 37 RBIs, 145 total bases, 49 runs, 16 walks, seven stolen bases, 61 strikeouts, seven caught stealing, .366 OBP, .558 SLG, and .923 OPS.
Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Obregon/Hermosillo) played in 39 games going 36-for-143 (.252) with six doubles, five home runs, 15 RBIs, 57 total bases, 12 runs, 17 walks, three stolen bases, 18 strikeouts, .337 OBP, .401 SLG, and .739 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) played in 16 games going 10-for-41 (.244) with two doubles, two home runs, nine RBIs, 18 total bases, six runs, six walks, eight strikeouts, .347 OBP, .439 SLG, and .786 OPS.
Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-Hermosillo) played in 17 games going 13-for-55 (.236) with one double, one home run, two RBIs, 17 total bases, nine runs, five walks, one stolen base, 15 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .311 OBP, .309 SLG, and .621 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa/Obregon/Mazatlan) played in 49 games going 37-for-166 (.223) with seven doubles, one triple, four home runs, 21 RBIs, 58 total bases, 16 runs, 14 walks, three stolen bases, 39 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .303 OBP, .349 SLG, and .652 OPS.
Alexis Wilson (State College-Culiacan) played in 24 games going 8-for-43 (.186) with four RBIs, eight total bases, five runs, four walks, nine strikeouts, one caught stealing, .255 OBP, .186 SLG, and .441 OPS.
Jermaine Curtis (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) played in nine games going 5-for-31 (.161) with two doubles, one RBI, seven total bases, five runs, thee walks, eight strikeouts, .278 OBP, .226 SLG, and .504 OPS.
Irving Lopez (State College-Hermosillo) played in six games going 2-for-16 (.125) with one double, four RBIs, three total bases, one run, three strikeouts, .125 OBP, .188 SLG, and .313 OPS.
Carlos Soto (GCL-Mochis) played in five games going 0-for-10 (.000) with one RBI, one walk, three strikeouts, and .091 OBP.
Chris Jacobs (former Springfield-Obregon) played in one game going 0-for-3 (.000) with three strikeouts and .250 OBP.

Fernando Salas (former St. Louis-Hermosillo) made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.55 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck eight out over 3.2 innings.
Robert Stock (former Palm Beach-Jalisco) made 19 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 4.15 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, two holds, and nine saves.  He allowed 13 hits, eight earned runs, one home run, ten walks, hit two batters, and struck 18 out over 17.1 innings.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Mochis) made 22 relief appearances posting a 1-4 record, 4.61 ERA, 1.72 WHIP, and eight saves.  He allowed 28 hits, 14 earned runs, two home runs, 19 walks, hit three batters, and struck 28 out over 27.1 innings.
Jesus Cruz (State College-Jalisco) made 11 appearances (five starts) posting a 4-2 record, 5.04 ERA, and 1.42 WHIP.  He allowed 29 hits, 17 earned runs, three home runs, 14 walks, hit four batters, and struck 28 out over 30.1 innings.
Hector Villalobos (MiLB signing-Mochis) made 13 relief appearances posting a 0-2 record, 7.36 ERA, and 2.45 WHIP.  He allowed 12 hits, seven runs (six earned), two home runs, six walks, and struck six out over 7.1 innings.
Zach Phillips (former Memphis-Culiacan) made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.00 ERA, 2.25 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck two out over four innings.
Josh Zeid (Memphis free agent-Jalisco) made six relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 11.25 ERA, 2.50 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed eight hits, five earned runs, two walks, and struck five out over four innings.

Playoffs Begin On Monday


Venezuelan League:

Final Regular Season Stats:
Jermaine Curtis (former Springfield-Zulia) played in two games going 2-for-5 (.400) with two doubles, four total bases, one strikeout, .400 OBP, .800 SLG, and 1.200 OPS.
Rangel Ravelo (Memphis-Lara) played in 38 games going 56-for-141 (.397) with 11 doubles, four home runs, 24 RBIs, 79 total bases, 34 runs, 11 walks, 12 strikeouts, .451 OBP, .560 SLG, and 1.011 OPS.
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Gauira) played in 15 games going 20-for-52 (.385) with five doubles, one triple, two home runs, 14 RBIs, 33 total bases, 13 runs, nine walks, seven strikeouts, .460 OBP, .635 SLG, and 1.095 OPS.
Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Lara) played in 30 games going 44-for-126 (.349) with ten doubles, two triples, one home run, 11 RBIs, 61 total bases, 31 runs, 14 runs, five stolen bases, six strikeouts, one caught stealing, .418 OBP, .484 SLG, and .903 OPS.
Carlos Talavera (Johnson City-Aragua) played in five games going 4-for-12 (.333) with one triple, three RBIs, six total bases, three runs, five walks, four strikeouts, .529 OBP, .500 SLG, and 1.029 OPS.
Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) played in 55 games going 72-for-220 (.327) with 14 doubles, two triples, two home runs, 32 RBIs, 96 total bases, 46 runs, 20 walks, seven stolen bases, 25 strikeouts, .380 OBP, .436 SLG, and .816 OPS.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) played in 46 games going 57-for-178 (.320) with seven doubles, three triples, four home runs, 29 RBIs, 82 total bases, 38 runs, 38 walks, five stolen bases, 21 strikeouts, seven caught stealing, .441 OBP, .461 SLG, and .902 OPS.
Wilfredo Tovar (Memphis-Caracas) played in 62 games going 81-for-255 (.318) with 12 doubles, four triples, two home runs, 30 RBIs, 107 total bases, 41 runs, 16 walks, 22 strikeouts, four caught stealing, .361 OBP, .420 SLG, and .781 OPS.
Imeldo Diaz (Johnson City-Margarita) played in 27 games going 23-for-75 (.307) with two doubles, two triples, seven RBIs, 29 total bases, eight runs, six walks, 14 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .366 OBP, .387 SLG, and .753 OPS.
Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) 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.
Kevin Medrano (former 2011 draft selection-Margarita) played in 16 games going 14-for-52 (.269) with two doubles, two RBIs, 16 total bases, three runs, five walks, ten strikeouts, one caught stealing, .333 OBP, .308 SLG, and .641 OPS.
Rayder Ascanio (Palm Beach-Margarita) played in 39 games going 33-for-126 (.262) with four doubles, two home runs, nine RBIs, 43 total bases, 28 runs, 26 walks, two stolen bases, 31 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .388 OBP, .341 SLG, and .729 OPS.
Breyvic Valera (St. Louis-Margarita) played in 22 games going 19-for-74 (.257) with three doubles, one triple, nine RBIs, 24 total bases, five runs, 18 walks, two stolen bases, five strikeouts, two caught stealing, .398 OBP, .324 SLG, and .722 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Caracas) played in 23 games going 19-for-77 (.247) with three doubles, four home runs, 13 RBIs, 34 total bases, 17 runs, 12 walks, one stolen base, 19 strikeouts, .356 OBP, .442 SLG, and .797 OPS.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) played in 29 games going 19-for-84 (.226) with six doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 28 total bases, 13 runs, seven walks, six strikeouts, .293 OBP, .333 SLG, and .627 OPS.
Leobaldo Pina (Palm Beach-Caracas) played in 13 games going 9-for-40 (.225) with two doubles, one triple, two home runs, five RBIs, 19 total bases, five runs, two walks, two stolen bases, ten strikeouts, .262 OBP, .475 SLG, and .737 OPS.
Dennis Ortega (Peoria-Margarita) played in 15 games going 8-for-39 (.205) with three doubles, four RBIs, 11 total bases, two runs, one walk, 12 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .238 OBP, .282 SLG, and .520 OPS.
David Bergin (former Quad Cities-Aragua) 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.
Gabriel Lino (Memphis free agent-Lara/Margarita) played in 23 games going 8-for-59 (.136) with one double, one home run, five RBIs, 12 total bases, two runs, two walks, 19 strikeouts, .164 OBP, .203 SLG, and .367 OPS.

Miguel Socolovich (former St. Louis-Caracas) made 13 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.64 ERA, 0.79 WHIP, four holds, and one save.  He allowed ten hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and struck 15 out over 14 innings.
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Magallanes) made 20 relief appearances posting a 2-1 record, 0.87 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, and six holds.  He allowed 15 hits, three runs (two earned), three walks, hit one batter, and struck 13 out over 20.2 innings.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Zulia) made 11 appearances (one start) posting a 2-0 record, 3.50 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed 18 hits, seven earned runs, one home run, three walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 18 innings.
Corey Baker (former Memphis-Caracas) made 15 appearances (one starts) posting a 1-0 record, 3.74 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, and four holds.  He allowed 14 hits, ten runs (nine earned), three home runs, 12 walks, hit four batters, and struck 21 out over 21.2 innings.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) made 24 relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.76 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and two holds.  He allowed 27 hits, 12 runs (11 earned), eight walks, hit one batter, and struck 12 out over 26.1 innings.
Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Margarita) made 14 relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 4.50 ERA, and 1.69 WHIP.  He allowed 18 hits, eight earned runs, one home run, nine walks, hit two batters, and struck 12 out over 16 innings.
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Magallanes) made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 4.70 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed 11 hits, five runs (four earned), one walk, and struck five out over 7.2 innings.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) made nine relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 2.63 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed 18 hits, five earned runs, three walks, and struck seven out over eight innings.
Fabian Blanco (Johnson City-Lara) made ten relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.68 ERA, 1.74 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed eight hits, four earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck four out over 6.1 innings.
Jerome Williams (former St. Louis-Magallanes) made three starts posting a 1-2 record, 5.84 ERA, and 1.38 WHIP.  He allowed 15 hits, 11 runs (eight earned), three home runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over 12.1 innings.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Caribes) made six appearances (four starts) posting a 0-3 record, 9.00 ERA, and 2.47 WHIP.  He allowed 32 hits, 17 runs (15 earned), two home runs, five walks, and struck eight out over 15 innings.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) made five relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 12.00 ERA, and 3.00 WHIP.  He allowed seven hits, six runs (four earned), one home run, two walks, and struck four over three innings.

Playoffs Begin On Tuesday


Dominican League Round Robin:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Escogido) entered late in the game at catcher.

Cibaenas beat Escogido 5-3
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Licey's stadium is said to be ready to host games after the fire to the press box on Wednesday: LIDOM Official Site

No Games Scheduled Until Tuesday


Nicaraguan League:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) entered in the second and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, three walks (one intentional), and struck two out for the winning decision (2-2).  (g/f:6-7)

Boer beat Leon 8-6
LBPN Official Site Post Game

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one sacrifice.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

Rivas beat Chinandega 3-1
LBPN Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled Until Tuesday


Colombian League:

Notes:
Neder Horta (former St. Louis scout-Barranquilla MGR) helped lead Barranquilla into first place: LCBP Official Site

Playoffs Begin On Tuesday


Panama League:

Notes:
Final regular season standings: Panama League Official Twitter


Puerto Rican League (January 6, 2018):

Notes:
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) is set to pitch out of the bullpen for Mayaguez: El Nuevo Dia

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Hector Salazar - Provincial de Panama Metro

Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Mochis) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and grounded into one double play.

Mexicali beat Mochis 13-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mexicali won the series over Mochis four games to two and will head to the Caribbean Series.


Dominican League Championship:

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-Licey) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one RBI, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.

Brayan Pena (St. Louis free agent-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and one walk.  (g/f:1-0)

Licey beat Cibaenas 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Licey won the series over Cibaenas five games to four and will head to the Caribbean Series.

The LIDOM had a little trouble paying the players in the playoffs: El Caribe

Cibaenas fans upset over the loss set fire to a tree near city hall: El Caribe

Donovan and Jonathan Solano (Licey) celebrated winning the LIDOM championship: El Heraldo


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-3 with one double, one walk, one stolen base, and one caught stealing.

Adelaide beat Sydney 4-3
Adelaide Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Sydney (15-24) visits Brisbane (21-18) in makeup game for 1/15/17


Latin American Series:

Hector Salazar (former GCL-Panama Metro) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, five walks, and struck three out.  (p-s:92-49)
Hector Corpas (former Quad Cities-Panama Metro) entered in the eighth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-10)(ir-s:3-3)

Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.

Panama Metro beat Chinandega 7-5
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Xalapa) started at catcher and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Monteria beat Xalapa 9-0
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Panama Metro lost out on the championship game in the tie-breaker coin flip: Probeis Oficial Twitter

Sunday's Championship Game:
Monteria (2-1) visits Chinandega (2-1) @ 3:00 PM


Caribbean Series (February 1, 2017):

Notes:
Zulia arrived in Culiacan, Mexico and added Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes/Lara) roster: LVBP Official Site

Rumors are swirling that the Puerto Rican League may not operate for the 2017-18 season and Ramon Vazquez (former Memphis-Santurce MGR) will look for opportunities elsewhere: Primera Hora


Arizona Winter League (February 3, 2017):

Notes:
Players report on January 30, 2017: Arizona Winter League Twitter


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
The Colombian team will begin training tomorrow to create the 28-man roster from 50 players with Neder Horta (former St. Louis scout) as manager and Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach) as assistant: El Meridiano

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Tyler Herron - Indios de Mayaguez

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

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

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

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

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

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

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


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs:

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

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

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

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

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 5-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

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

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


Dominican League Playoffs:

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

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

Cibaenas beat Escogido 6-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

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

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

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

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


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

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

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

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

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

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

Santurce beat Carolina 2-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League Playoffs:

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

Barranquilla beat Monteria 5-4
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League:

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


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017);

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

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Lourdes Gourriel, Jr. - Ciego de Avila (Cuba)

California Winter League:

Beau Riportella (former Quad Cities-Midwest) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one RBI and one strikeout.

Alberta beat Midwest 4-3
CWL Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Final Regular Season Games:
Washington (4-8-1) visits Oregon (6-5-2) @ 9:00 AM
Manitoba (8-3-2) visits Coachella Valley (3-10) @ 9:30 AM
Canada (9-4) visits Alberta (7-5-1) @ 11:30 AM
Palm Desert (5-7-1) visits Palm Springs Chill (7-4-2) @ 12:00 PM
New York (8-4-1) visits Bay Area (4-8-1) @ 2:00 PM
Midwest (5-8-1) visits Palm Springs Power (6-7) @ 2:30 PM


Caribbean Series:

Notes:
Yulieski Gourriel (Industriales-Ciego de Avila) and Lourdes Gourriel, Jr (Industriales-Ciego de Avila) traveled to Haiti and plan to establish residency in Costa Rica.  Jose Adolis Garcia (Ciego de Avila) was also feared to have defected, but returned home with the team: Listin Diaro

The Gourriel brothers were targeted the hardest by hustlers: El Caribe

Scouts say Yulieski waited too long to defect and Lourdes doesn't have the tools to be a big impact and both may not have the major-league material: El Nuevo Dia

The Castro regime's affect on players defecting from Cuba: Diario de Cuba


World Baseball Classic Qualifier (February 11, 2016):

Notes:
Donovan Solano (former Memphis) was in camp first day of Colombian workouts: El Heraldo

Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach-Colombia MGR) and Neder Horta (former St. Louis Latin scout-Colombia coach) lead the Colombian team in workouts: El Universal

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Gustavo Martinez - Oriental de Granada

Venezuelan League Playoffs:

Jose Gonzalez (Springfield free agent-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts, grounded into one double play, two passed balls, and allowed one stolen base.

La Guaira beat Aragua 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:0-2)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  2-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Magallanes beat Caribes 10-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas/Azucareros) will join Magallanes after being eliminated from the LIDOM playoffs: Magallanes Official Site

Wednesday's Games:
Aragua (3-3) visits La Guaira (3-3) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (3-3) visits Magallanes (3-3) @ 7:30 PM VET


Mexican Pacific League Championship:

Wednesday's Game:
Mazatlan (0-0) visits Mexicali (0-0) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Championship:

Notes:
Jeremy Hefner (MiLB signing-Escogido) is scheduled to pitch game four and eight if necessary.

Wednesday's Game:
Escogido (0-0) visits Licey (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AST - Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) is scheduled to start


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Games:
Canberra (30-22) visits Adelaide (27-25) @ 7:00 PM ACT
Melbourne (19-33) visits Sydney (24-28) @ 7:30 PM AET
Perth (23-29) visits Brisbane (33-19) @ 6:30 PM AEST


Nicaraguan League Championship:

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Granada) entered in the fifth and pitched four innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, threw two wild pitches, and struck four out fir the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:4-3)

Granada beat Rivas 5-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Rivas (3-3) visits Granada (3-3) @ 6:00 PM - Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Granada) is scheduled to start


Puerto Rican League Playoffs:

Randy Ruiz (former MiLB signing-Mayaguez) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, three two-out RBIs, and one run.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Mayaguez) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Mayaguez) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one hit by pitch.

Luis Mateo (former Memphis-Caguas) started a shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and one fielding error.

Mayaguez beat Caguas 6-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Caguas (4-7) visits Santurce (5-6) @ 7:15 PM AST


Veracruz League Championship:

Hugo Castellanos (former Memphis-Acayucan) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.

Acayucan beat Xalapa 2-1

Acayucan wins the series fours games to one and will participate in the Latin American Series


Panama League Championship:

Jonathan Rivera (GCL-Metro) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one RBI and three strikeouts.

Metro beat Panama 6-2
Panama American Post Game
TV Max Deportes Post Game

Wednesday's Game:
Panama (0-1) visits Metro (1-0) @ 7:00 PM


World Baseball Classic Qualifier (February 11, 2016):

Notes:
Edgar Renteria (former St. Louis) is general manager for Colombia, Luis Urueta (former Palm Beach) is manager, and Neder Horta (former St. Louis scout) and Jolbert Cabrera (former Memphis) are coaches for the team: El Heraldo

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 1-9-15: Jorge Rondon Named Setup Pitcher Of The Year In LVBP; Gustavo Martinez Fifth In ERA & Jose Garcia Tied For Fourth In Hits In LNBP; Eliezer Alfonso Singles & Hits A Two-Run Homer

Jorge Rondon - Tigres de Aragua

Venezuelan League Round Robin

Ronny Cedeno (former St. Louis-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one stolen base, and assisted in one double play.

Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Aragua) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.
Luis Perdomo (former Springfield-Aragua) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-1)

Aragua beat Magallanes 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) was named "Setup Reliever of the Year": Aragua Official Site

Johan Santana (Baltimore free agent-Magallanes) is scheduled to make his first start, since 2002, on Tuesday: Lider

Friday's Games:
Caribes (3-2) visits Zulia (3-2) @ 7:30 PM VST
La Guaira (1-3) visits Magallanes (3-2) @ 7:30 PM VST


Mexican Pacific League Playoffs

Justin Christian (former Memphis-Mochis) started in right field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Russell Branyan (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fifth,  0-for-1 at the plate.
Dennys Reyes (former St. Louis-Culiacan) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:7-6)(ir-s:1-0)

Culiacan beat Mochis 6-1
LMP Official Site Post Game
Culiacan won the series 4-2

Notes:
Miami purchased the contract of Arturo Rodriguez from Monterrey: MiLB Official Site

Friday's Games:
Obregon (3-3) visits Mexicali (3-3) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League Round Robin

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in right field and batted second.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), one home run, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:8-5)

Azucareros beat Estrellas 3-2
Listin Diario Post Game

Eliezer Alfonso (former Peoria-Cibao) started at first base and batted seventh.  2-for-5 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Nick Additon (former Memphis-Cibao) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, three earned runs, one home run, hit one batter, and struck two out.  (g/f:5-1)

Rafael Fucal (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run.
Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Cibaenas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one double, one run, and allowed two stolen bases.

Cibao beat Cibaenas 8-6
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Cibaenas fired Andy Barkett (Miami MiLB MGR) as manager: Cibaenas Official Site

Miguel Tejada (Miami free agent) was named manager of Cibaenas: El Caribe

Robinson Cano (Seattle) plans to join Estrellas next Tuesday: El Nuevo Dia

Friday's Games:
Estrellas (4-6) visits Cibaenas (4-6) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (8-2) visits Azucareros (4-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League

2014-15 Final Stats:
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-Rivas) played in 15 games going 21-for-60 (.350) with three doubles, four RBIs, 24 total bases, ten runs, ten walks, eight strikeouts, .451 OBA, .400 SLG, and .851 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) played in 38 games going 38-for-145 (.262) with four doubles, two triples, two home runs, seven RBIs, 52 total bases, 25 runs, eight walks, 25 strikeouts, .310 OBA, .359 SLG, and .669 OPS.
Jose Garcia (former Memphis-San Fernando) played in 33 games going 37-for-141 (.262) with seven doubles, ten RBIs, 44 total bases, 13 runs, six walks, 18 strikeouts, .293 OBA, .312 SLG, and .605 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) played in 43 games going 36-for-141 (.255) with nine double, one home run, 14 RBIs, 48 total bases, 14 runs, 20 walks, ten strikeouts, .379 OBA, .340 SLG, and .719 OPS.
Ryde Rodriguez (former Palm Beach-San Fernando) played in 26 games going 24-for-96 (.250) with six doubles, one home run, nine RBIs, 33 total bases, 12 runs, six walks, 24 strikeouts, .305 OBA, .344 SLG, and .649 OPS.

Gustavo Martinez (former GCL-Boer) made ten appearances (eight starts) posting a 2-4 record, 2.93 ERA, and 1.47 WHIP.  He allowed 42 hits, 20 runs (14 earned), one home run, 21 walks, threw three wild pitches, and struck 25 out over 43 innings.
Jhonny Polanco (Peoria-Boer) made 11 relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 9.58 ERA, 1.74 WHIP, and four saves.  He allowed 11 hits, 11 earned runs, seven walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck 11 out over 10.1 innings.

Friday's Playoff Game:
Boer (23-25) visits Chinandega (26-22) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League

C.J. Beatty (former Palm Beach-Brisbane) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and one throwing error.

Canberra beat Brisbane 2-0
Canberra Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Melbourne (13-25) visits Sydney (18-20) @ 6:00 PM AET
Brisbane (19-19) visits Canberra (19-19) @ 7:00 PM AET
Adelaide (25-13) visits Perth (20-18) @ 7:20 PM AWST


Puerto Rican League Round Robin

Notes:
Luis Mateo (Memphis free agent) was placed on the inactive list by Caguas: Caguas Official Twitter

Friday's Games:
Santurce (4-1) visits Carolina (2-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Caguas (1-4) visits Mayaguez (3-2) @ 7:30 PM AST


Colombian League

Notes:
Neder Horta (former St. Louis scout) does not think he will return as Sincelejo manager next winter: El Meridiano

Playoffs Begin Saturday


Veracruz League

Amaury Cazana (former Memphis-Paso de Ovejas) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Paso de Ovejas and La Cuenca tied 4-4
LIV Official Site Post Game

Playoffs Begin Friday


Panama League

Allen Cordoba (DSL-Urraca) has played in 17 games going 15-for-55 (.276) with one double, four RBIs, 16 total bases, 16 total bases, seven runs, six walks, eight strikeouts, .355 OBP, .291 SLG, and .646 OPS.
Edmundo Sosa (State College-Metro) has played in 19 games going 18-for-70 (.257) with four doubles, one home run, three RBIs, 25 total bases, 13 runs, 11 walks, three sacrifices, one sac fly, 12 strikeouts, .376 OBP, .357 SLG, and .734 OPS.
Jonathan Rivera (DSL-Metro) has played in 14 games going 8-for-50 (160) with two doubles, one triple, one RBI, 12 total bases, five runs, three walks, one sacrifice, 13 strikeouts, .208 OBP, .240 SLG, and .448 OPS.

Friday's Games:
Cocle (13-7) visits Metro (9-11) @ 7:00 PM
Herrera (7-13) visits Urraca (11-9) @ 7:00 PM


Nippon Professional Baseball

Yokohama is interested in signing Yoslan Herrera (Anaheim): Yakyubaka

Takashi Toritani (Hanshin) has decided to stay in Japan instead of pursuing MLB: Yakyubaka