Monday, November 14, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-14-16: Ruben Gotay Hits Two Home Runs & Drives In Three Runs; Ramon Ulacio Strikes Out Five Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Breyvic Valera Singles, Walks, & Hits A Solo Home Run



Venezuelan League:

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and moved to right field, batting fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:21-13)(g/f:1-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Lara 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted third.  2-for-4 with one home run, one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.

Zulia beat Margarita 7-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one ground into double play.

Magallanes beat Aragua 4-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one triple, one run, and two strikeouts.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the save (1).  (p-s:28-20)(g/f:1-0)

Caribes beat Caracas 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Game:
Zulia (19-11) visits Magallanes (14-15) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Monday's Games:
Lara (13-8) visits Margarita-Caribes (10-11) @ 10:00 AM VET
La Guaira (11-8-2) visits Magallanes (4-17-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Detroit (4-14-2) visits Philadelphia (8-11-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
Aragua (13-7-1) visits Caracas (14-6) @ 11:00 AM VET
Boston (15-5) visits Zulia (11-11) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Stats:
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) has played in 18 games going 21-for-67 (.313) with two doubles, one triple, two home runs, 15 RBIs, 31 total bases, ten runs, three walks, four stolen bases, 11 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .347 OBP, .463 SLG, and .810 OPS.
Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) has played in 18 games going 19-for-65 (.292) with three doubles, three home runs, 17 RBIs, 31 total bases, 11 runs, 11 walks, one stolen base, four strikeouts, .392 OBP, .477 SLG, and .869 OPS.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) has played in 16 games going 13-for-58 (.224) with one double, one home run, six RBIs, 17 total bases, four runs, two walks, one stolen base, 20 strikeouts, .242 OBP, .293 SLG, and .535 OPS.
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) has played in 14 games going 9-for-44 (.205) with one double, one home run, 12 RBIs, 13 total bases, two runs, four walks, 17 strikeouts, .308 OBP, .295 SLG, and .603 OPS.

Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 1.98 ERA, and 0.80 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, four runs (three earned), one home run, two walks, and struck 17 out over 13.2 innings.
Austin Gomber (Springfield-Glendale) has made six starts posting a 4-1 record, 2.60 ERA, and 1.30 WHIP.  He's allowed 24 hits, nine runs (eight earned), one home run, 12 walks, hit one batter, and struck 26 out over 27.2 innings.
Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) has made eight relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 5.00 ERA, 1.78 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed ten hits, five earned runs, two home runs, six walks, and struck eight out over nine innings.
Ryan Sherriff (Memphis-Glendale) has made eight appearances posting a 0-1 record, 6.48 ERA, 2.28 WHIP, and one hold.  He's allowed 12 hits, six earned runs, one home run, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck eight out over 8.1 innings.

Monday's Games:
Mesa (14-14) visits Glendale (14-14) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (13-12-2) visits Surprise (15-12-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (11-17) visits Salt River (14-12-1) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one walk and threw out one base runner.
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Culiacan beat Mochis 5-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in left field and moved to first base, batting second.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one sac fly, one throwing error, and assisted in three double plays.

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch, two strikeouts, and grounded into one double play.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and two throwing errors.

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 3-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Mochis traded Jesus Garcia (DSL) to Mazatlan: LMP Official Site

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Dominican League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Raul Valdes (former Memphis-Azucareros) started and pitched 6.2 innings.  He allowed seven hits, six runs (four earned), one walk, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-2).  (g/f:10-5)

Estrellas beat Azucareros 9-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Azucareros (6-14) visits Licey (10-8) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (9-10) visits Estrellas (9-9) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (10-9) visits Cibao (12-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) entered late in the game at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Caguas beat Mayaguez 6-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with two home runs, three two-out RBIs, two runs, and assisted in two double plays.
Luke Voit (Springfield-Aguadilla) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Yariel Gonzalez (Stated College-Aguadilla) started in left field and batted eighth.  1-for-3 at the plate.

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one strikeout.

Carolina beat Aguadilla 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-5 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) entered late in the game in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-1 at the plate.

Chinandega beat Boer 4-3 in 11 innings
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
There is a possibility Everth Cabrera (Baltimore free agent) plays in the LNBP this winter: El Nuevo Diario

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Colombian League:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck five out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:64-42)

Barranquilla beat Monteria 2-0
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Monday

Sunday, November 13, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-13-16: Fidencio Flores Strikes Out Six Over Seven Scoreless Innings; Niko Vasquez Singles & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Irving Wilson Hits A Solo Home Run



Venezuelan League:

John Church (former memphis-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to six batters.  He allowed four hits and three runs (two earned) for the blown save (1).  (p-s:21-13)(g/f:0-1)

Aragua beat Caribes 6-5 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, two runs, and grounded into one double play.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs for the hold (4).  (p-s:15-9)(g/f:1-0)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) entered late in the game at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-2 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.

La Guaira beat Lara 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started as designated hitter and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Margarita) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:61-38)(g/f:7-1)
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the winning decision (2-0).  (p-s:3-2)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:3-0)

Margarita beat Caracas 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) could still pitch this winter: El Emergente

Sunday's Games:
La Guaira (16-13) visits Lara (16-15) @ 1:00 PM VET
Zulia (18-11) visits Margarita (17-13) @ 5:00 PM VET
Aragua (13-16) visits Magallanes (13-15) @ 5:30 PM VET
Caribes (13-17) visits Caracas (12-18) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Stats:
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) has played in eight games going 7-for-25 (.280) with one double, two RBIs, eight total bases, three runs, two walks, six strikeouts, .357 OBP, .320 SLG, and .677 OPS.
Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) has played in 20 games going 18-for-74 (.243) with three doubles, one home run, 14 RBIs, 24 total bases, 12 runs, ten walks, two sac flies, 11 strikeouts, .333 OBP, .324 SLG, and .657 OPS.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has played in nine games going 4-for-19 (.211) with one double, one RBI, five total bases, one run, six strikeouts, .286 OBP, .263 SLG, and .549 OPS.

Silfredo Garcia (Springfield free agent-Margarita) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.16 WHIP.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, and struck six out over 6.1 innings.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) has made two relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 1.00 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, no runs, and struck two out over four innings.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) has made seven appearances (two starts) posting a 3-0 record, 1.37 ERA, and 0.81 WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, three earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck 13 out over 19.2 innings.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 5.06 ERA, and 1.13 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, three earned runs, one home run, and struck seven out over 5.1 innings.
Gerwuins Veleazco (Palm Beach free agent-Caracas) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 10.13 ERA, and 3.38 WHIP.  He's allowed four hits, three earned runs, five walks, and struck one out over 2.2 innings.

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Arizona Fall League:

Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one double, two runs, one walk, and assisted in two double plays.

Glendale beat Scottsdale 4-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Sunday


Mexican Pacific League:

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and threw out one of three base runners.

Culiacan beat Mochis 9-8
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double.
David Washington (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts.

Navojoa beat Hermosillo 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Obregon (16-12) visits Jalisco (14-14) @ 1:00 PM CT
Mexicali (14-14) visits Mazatlan (7-21) @ 5:00 PM MT
Mochis (14-14) visits Culiacan (16-12) @ 5:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (15-13) visits Navojoa (16-12) @ 5:00 PM MST


Dominican League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Cibao beat Azucareros 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Cibao (12-6) visits Cibaenas (9-10) @ 4:00 PM AST
Escogido (10-8) visits Licey (9-8) @ 4:00 PM AST
Estrellas (8-9) visits Azucareros (6-13) @ 5:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one walk, and one strikeout.

Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (g/f:1-0)

Caguas beat Carolina 5-4
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Luke Voit (Springfield-Aguadilla) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts and grounded into one double play.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started at third base and batted eighth.  1-for-3 and one throwing error.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Aguadilla) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one intentional walk.  (g/f:1-2)(ir-s;2-1)

Santurce beat Aguadilla 3-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Caguas (6-3) visits Mayaguez (7-4) @ 4:15 PM AST
Aguadilla (1-10) visits Carolina (5-7) @ 6:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hit, no runs, four walks, and struck six out.  (g/f:1-12)
Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  (ir-s:2-1)

Boer beat Granada 4-2 in 11 innings
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  0-for-2  at the plate.

Rivas beat Chinandega 4-1
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Boer (6-6) visits Chinandega (5-7) @ 11:00 AM
Granada (5-7) visits Rivas (8-4) @ 4:00 PM


Colombian League:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) started and pitched 6.1 innings.  He allowed six hits, five earned runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:89-54)

Cartagena Beat Sincelejo 7-3
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk.

Monteria beat Barranquilla 4-0
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Cartagena (2-2) visits Sincelejo (2-5) @ 5:00 PM
Barranquilla (2-2) visits Monteria (5-2) @ 6:00 PM

Saturday, November 12, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-12-16: Breyvic Valera Singles, Doubles, Homers, & Drives In Three ; Niko Vasquez Walks & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Jose Martinez Singles, Homers, & Knocks In Three Runs



Venezuelan League:

Cesar Valera (former Palm Beach-Caribes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts.
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
John Church (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:1-1)(ir-s:1-0)
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:31-15)(g/f:3-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Aragua beat Caribes 4-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centered in centerfield and batted second.  3-for-5 with one double, one home run, three RBIs (two w/two-outs), three runs, one strikeout, one fielding error, and one outfield assist.

Margarita beat Caracas 15-9
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and assisted in two double plays.

Lara beat Magallanes 9-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:12-9)(g/f:2-0)

La Guaira beat Zulia 7-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Caribes (13-16) visits Aragua (12-16) @ 4:00 PM VET
La Guaira (15-13) visits Lara (16-14) @ 4:00 PM VET
Caracas (12-17) visits Margarita (16-13) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one run, two walks, and one strikeout.

Caracas beat Caimanes 7-2

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game at first base and batted ninth.  0-for-2 at the plate.
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.

La Guaira beat Zulia 4-2

No Games Scheduled For Saturday Or Sunday


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run and one walk.
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in right field and batted sixth.  3-for-5 with one double and two two-out RBIs.
Ryan Sherriff (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (1).  (p-s:14-6)(g/f:1-0)

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Glendale beat Scottsdale 5-2
MLB Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mesa (14-13) visits Surprise (14-12-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Scottsdale (11-16) visits Glendale (13-14) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (13-11-2) visits Salt River (13-12-1) @6:08 PM


Mexican Pacific League:

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and grounded into two double plays.

Culiacan beat Mochis 8-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

David Washington (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with two runs, two walks, and two strikeouts.

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Hermosillo beat Navojoa 12-6
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Obregon (15-12) visits Jalisco (14-13) @ 5:00 PM CT
Mexicali (14-13) visits Mazatlan (6-21) @ 6:00 PM MT
Mochis (14-13) visits Culiacan (15-12) @ 6:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (15-12) visits Navojoa (15-12) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.
Jayson Aquino (former MLB signing-Azucareros) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one unearned run, and one walk.

Azucareros beat Licey 5-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Cibaenas (9-9) visits Escogido (9-8) @ 4:00 PM AST
Azucareros (6-12) visits Cibao (11-6) @ 6:00 PM AST
Licey (9-8) visits Estrellas (8-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck three out.  (ir-s:2-0)
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (5).

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-5 with one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Luke Voit (Springfield-Aguadilla) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with two RBIs and one walk.
Yariel Gonzalez (Stated College-Aguadilla) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Ian Snell (former MiLB signing-Aguadilla) entered in the eighth and pitched to 1.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Santurce beat Aguadilla 6-4 in 12 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run.  (g/f:1-4)

Kevin Herget (Palm Beach-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and stuck two out for the save (4).  (g/f:1-0)

Mayaguez beat Carolina 2-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Carolina (5-6) visits Caguas (5-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Aguadilla (1-9) visits Santurce (7-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (ir-s:3-1)

Boer beat Rivas 6-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one walk.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one walk.

Granada beat Chinandega 8-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Boer (5-6) visits Granada (5-6) @ 2:00 PM
Rivas (7-4) visits Chinandega (5-6) @ 4:00 PM


Colombian League:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Barranquilla beat Monteria 9-0
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed eight hits, four runs (three earned), committed one throwing error, and struck seven out for the losing decision (0-2).  (p-s:118-74)

Cartagena beat Sincelejo 8-2
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Cartagena (1-2) visits Sincelejo (2-4) @ 5:00 PM
Monteria (4-2) visits Barranquilla (2-1) @ 5:00 PM

Friday, November 11, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-11-16: Ildemaro Vargas Singles Twice & Hits A Solo Home Run; Anderson Gerdel Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Five Innings; Iker Franco Hits A Solo Home Run



Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  3-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, three runs, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Caracas beat Lara 5-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed three hits and three earned runs.  (p-s:14-10)

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one RBI.

Magallanes beat Caribes 8-6
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI.

La Guaira beat Zulia 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jorge Rondon (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-11)(g/f:1-0)

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in left field and batted second.  3-for-4 with one double, one triple, one run, and one fielding error.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:16-11)(g/f:1-1)
Silfredo Garcia (Springfield free agent-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits, three earned runs, and hit one batter for the blown save (1) and losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:12-7)(g/f:1-0)

Aragua beat Margarita 6-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Caribes (13-15) visits Aragua (11-16) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (12-16) visits Margarita (15-13) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (13-14) visits Lara (15-14) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (14-13) visits Zulia (18-10) @7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, and struck three out.

La Guaira and Philadelphia tied 5-5 in game one of doubleheader

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game in left field and moved to first base, batting seventh.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Philadelphia beat La Guaira 4-3 in game two of doubleheader

Friday's Games:
Caracas (13-6) visits Caimanes (8-12) @ 10:00 AM VET
Aragua (12-7-1) visits Margarita-Caribes (10-10) @ 10:00 AM VET
Magallanes (4-16-1) visits Lara (12-8) @ 11:00 AM VET
Zulia (11-10) visits La Guaira (10-8-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (7-11-2) visits Boston (15-4) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started at catcher and batted third.  1-for-4 and threw out one base runner.
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) stated at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.
Austin Gomber (Springfield-Glendale) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed eight hits, three earned runs, three walks, and struck two out for the losing decision (4-1).  (p-s:85-55)(g/f:6-4)
Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (p-s:31-17)(g/f:0-1)

Surprise beat Glendale 3-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Surprise (13-12-1) visits Mesa (14-12) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (12-12-1) visits Peoria (13-10-2) @ 3:05 PM MST
Glendale (12-14) visits Scottsdale (11-15) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, two stolen bases,

Navojoa beat Mochis 3-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-5 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.

David Washington (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in right field and moved to first base, batting fifth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 8-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Obregon (14-12) visits Jalisco (14-12) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mochis (14-12) visits Culiacan (14-12) @ 7:30 PM MT
Hermosillo (14-12) visits Navojoa (15-11) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mexicali (13-13) visits Mazatlan (6-20) @ 8:00 PM MT


Dominican League:

Juan Herrera (Springfield-Estrellas) entered late in the game at third base.
Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) stared at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-4 and allowed one stolen base.

Cibao beat Estrellas 8-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) picked up his 300th career LIDOM hit: Azucareros Official Site

Friday's Games:
Cibao (11-5) visits Escogido (8-8) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (8-9) visits Cibaenas (9-9) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (9-7) visits Azucareros (5-12) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the ninth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits and or runs, and hit one batter.  (g/f:1-0)

Carolina beat Santurce 3-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Jonathan Rodriguez (Springfield-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts  and grounded into one double play.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, four walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (g/f:4-4)

Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck one out. for the winning decision (3-0).  (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-1)

Caguas beat Mayaguez 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rusney Castillo (Boston-Caguas) is expected to join Caguas in December: LBPRC Official Site

Friday's Games:
Santurce (6-3) visits Aguadilla (1-8) @ 730 PM AST
Carolina (5-5) visits Mayaguez (6-4) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-2 with one double and one walk.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former GCL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one sacrifice.

Rivas beat Chinandega 1-0
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Rivas (7-3) visits Boer (4-6) @ 6:00 PM
Granada (4-6) visits Chinandega (5-5) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

Stats:
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has gone 1-for-12 (.083) with two RBIs, one walk, one sac fly, two strikeouts, one caught stealing, .143 OBP, and .083 SLG.

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, one unearned run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck five out over six innings.
Jonathan Escudero (State College free agent-Barranquilla) has a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck three out over two innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 1-0 record and 1.80 ERA.  He's allowed six hits, two runs (one earned), and struck two out over five innings.
Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) has a 0-1 record and 4.15 ERA.  He's allowed six hits, two earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out over 4.2 innings.

Friday's Games:
Cartagena (0-2) visits Sincelejo (2-3) @ 7:00 PM
Barranquilla (1-1) visits Monteria (4-1) @ 7:00 PM


Tokyo Exhibition:

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Mexico) started in right field and moved to first base, batting leadoff.  2-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.

Mexico beat Samurai Japan 7-3 (11/10/16)

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Mexico) started at first base and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Samurai Japan beat Mexico 11-4 (11/11/16)


Panama League (December 9, 2016):

Notes:
Video of Edmundo Sosa (Palm Beach-Metro) taking swings in the cages: Edmundo Sosa Twitter

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-10-16: Harrison Bader Singles, Triples, & Drives In Four Runs; Randy Arozarena Singles, Doubles, & Knocks In Two Runs; Notes On Eliezer Alfonzo, Nick Additon, Yadier Molina, Brett Wiley & Seung-Hwan Oh



Venezuelan League:

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-3 with one run and two walks.

Lara beat Caracas 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one walk and one strikeout.
David Oca (Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to four batters.  He allowed two hits  and no runs.  (p-s:14-10)(g/f:-1)

Zulia beat Caribes 5-4 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one sac fly, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.

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

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and one outfield assist.

Aragua beat Margarita 1-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) will require surgery on his achilles: LVBP Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Lara (15-13) visits Caracas (11-16) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (13-14) visits Magallanes (12-14) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (13-13) visits Zulia (18-9) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (10-16) visits Margarita (15-12) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Gueddy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck one out.

La Guaira beat Detroit 2-1

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.
Gerwuins Velazco (Springfield free agent-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.

Caracas beat Margarita-Caribes 8-4
Caracas Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Aragua (10-7-1) visits Magallanes (4-14-1) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:00 AM VET
La Guaira (10-7-1) visits Philadelphia (6-11-1) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:00 AM VET
Boston (13-4) visits Detroit (4-12-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:00 AM VET
Caimanes (7-12) visits Margarita-Caribes (10-9) @ 10:00 AM VET
Lara (12-7) visits Zulia (10-10) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one triple, four RBIs (two w/two-outs), two runs, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Glendale beat Salt River 10-0
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Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and allowed three stolen bases.

Scottsdale beat Surprise 5-4
MLB Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Scottsdale (11-14) visits Peoria (12-10-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Surprise (12-12-1) visits Glendale (12-13) @ 12:35 PM MST - Austin Gomber (Springfield-) is scheduled to start for Glendale
Mesa (13-12) visits Salt River (12-11-1) @ 6;35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:13-10)(g/f:2-1)

Jalisco beat Mexicali 10-4
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double, two RBIs, and one stolen base.

Mochis beat Navojoa 8-7
LMP Official Site Post Game

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and moved to first base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, assisted in one double play, and threw out one base runner.

David Washington (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in right field and moved to first base, batting seventh.  0-for-3 with one RBI.

Culiacan beat Hermosillo 11-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Mexicali (13-12) visits Jalisco (13-12) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mazatlan (6-19) visits Obregon (13-12) @ 7:00 PM MST
Navajoa (14-11) visits Mochis (14-11) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (13-12) visits Hermosillo (14-11) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  3-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) entered late in the game in left field.
Jayson Aquino (former MLB signing-Azucareros) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Azucareros beat Licey 5-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Jose Miguel Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Estrellas beat Cibaenas 1-0
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) will join Escogido next week: Escogido Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Cibao (9-9) visits Licey (9-7) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (8-8) visits Cibao (10-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Luke Voit (Springfield-Aguadilla) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-5 at the plate.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started in left field and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Ian Snell (former MiLB signing-Aguadilla) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk.  (g/f:0-1)

Caguas beat Aguadilla 5-4 in 10 innings
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck three out.  (g/f:3-5)

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-2)

Carolina beat Mayaguez 4-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Yadier Molina (St. Louis-Carolina) talks about purchasing the Puerto Rican Double-A club Dorado: Primera Hora

Thursday's Games:
Carolina (4-5) visits Santurce (6-2) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (6-3) visits Caguas (4-3) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth. 3-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one sacrifice and two strikeouts
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  0-for-4  st the plate.

Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:1-2)

Chinandega beat Boer 6-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Boer (3-6) visits Granada (6-3) @ 6:00 PM
Granada (4-5) visits Chinandega (5-4) @ 6:00 PM VST


Colombian League:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one throwing error.
Jonathan Escudero (Palm Beach free agent-Barranquilla) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck three out.  (p-s:35-21)

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 4-3
LBCP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League (November 17, 2016):

Notes:
Brett Wiley (former Memphis) to play for the South Australian Baseball League All-Stars: Adelaide Official Site


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Notes:
Seung-Hwan Oh (St. Louis) was not added to the South Korean roster: Yonhap News Agency

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-9-16: Jose Martinez Singles, Homers, & Drives In Six Runs; Ramon Ulacio Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Six Innings; Randy Arozarena Collects Three Singles, One Triple, & One RBI



Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one run.

Caribes beat Zulia 2-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one home run, six RBIs (four w/two-outs), two runs, and one strikeout.
Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) entered late in the game as designated hitter and moved to catcher, batting eighth.  One walk at the plate.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:10-7)(g/f:2-1)

La Guaira beats Caracas 15-4
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
John Church (former Memphis-Caribes) was added to the Caribes active roster: Caribes Official Site

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) set a record for five RBIs in one inning: El Emergente

Tommy Pham (St. Louis-Magallanes) will join Magallanes in December: El Emergente

Eliezer Alfonzo (former Peoria-Margarita) will miss three weeks with achilles injury: El Emergente

Kurt Heyer (Memphis-Zulia) was removed from the Zulia active roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Lara (14-13) visits Caracas (11-15) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caribes (13-13) visits Zulia (17-9) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (13-12) visits Magallanes (11-14) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (9-16) visits Margarita (15-11) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jesus Ustariz (former Johnson City-Caracas) started at second base and batted third.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.

Magallanes beat Caracas 6-3
Caracas Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Zulia (10-9) visits Aragua (8-7-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Magallanes (4-13-1) visits Caimanes (6-12) @ 11:00 AM VET
La Guaira (9-7-1) visits Detroit (4-11-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (6-9-1) visits Lara (11-7) @ 11:00 AM VET
Margarita-Caribes (10-8) visits Caracas (12-6) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started at catcher and batted third.  1-for-2 with two walks.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the third and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, and struck four out.  (p-s:46-32)(g/f:1-2)

Scottsdale beat Glendale 13-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Glendale (11-13) visits Salt River (12-10-1) @ 2:35 PM MST
Peoria (11-10-2) visits Mesa (13-11) @ 2:35 PM MST
Surprise (12-11-1) visits Scottsdale (10-14) @ 2:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in left field and batted second.  4-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.

Navojoa beat Mochis 11-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 and threw out one base runner.
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) entered late in the game at catcher.

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-1 with one double and two two-out RBIs.
David Washington (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in right field and moved to first base, batting seventh.  0-for-2 with one walk, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Hermosillo beat Culiacan 2-0
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Mexicali (13-11) visits Jalisco (12-12) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mazatlan (6-18) visits Obregon (12-12) @ 7:00 PM MST
Navojoa (14-10) visits Mochis (13-11) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (12-12) visits Hermosillo (14-10) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League:

Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts and one passed ball.

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  0-for-2 and one outfield assist.
Jayson Aquino (former MLB signing-Azucareros) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (2).  (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Azucareros beat Estrellas 2-1

Jose Miguel Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Cibaenas beat Cibao 9-8

Notes:
Azucareros named Stanley Javier (former St. Louis) as Vice President of Baseball Operations: Listin Diario

Wednesday's Games:
Azucareros (4-12) visits Licey (9-6) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (9-8) visits Estrellas (7-8) @ 7:30 PM AST
Escogido (8-8) visits Cibao (10-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Stats:
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) has played in seven games going 9-for-28 (.321) with one double, one RBI, ten total bases, three runs, one walk, one stolen base, three strikeouts, .345 OBP, .357 SLG, and .702 OPS.
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) has played in eight games going 9-for-30 (.300) with two doubles, one home run, four RBIs, 14 total bases, four runs, four walks, two strikeouts, .382 OBP, .467 SLG, and .849 OPS.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) has played in seven games going 5-for-20 (.250) with five total bases, two runs, four walks, one stolen base, four strikeouts, .375 OBP, .250 SLG, and .625 OPS.
Luke Voit (Springfield-Aguadilla) has played in eight games going 7-for-31 (.226) with three doubles, three RBIs, ten total bases, two walks, one stolen base, seven strikeouts, .294 OBP, .323 SLG, and .617 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) has played in eight games going 6-for-31 (.194) with three doubles, one RBI, nine total bases, four runs, five walks, six strikeouts, .306 OBP, .290 SLG, and .596 OPS.

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, one walk, and struck five out over 5.2 innings.
Ian Snell (former MLB signing-Aguadilla) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed four hits, no runs, and struck one out over 4.1 innings.
Kevin Herget (Springfield-Mayaguez) has made three relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and three saves.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out over three innings.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) has made two relief appearances posting a 1-1 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed two hits, two unearned runs, and struck three out over two innings.
Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) has made three relief appearances posting a 2-0 record and 2.08 ERA.  He's allowed two hits, two runs (one earned), one home run, three walks, hit one batter, and stuck four out over 4.1 innings.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) has made two starts posting a 0-0 record and 2.45 ERA.  He's allowed seven hits, two earned runs, five walks, and struck three out over 7.1 innings.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Caguas) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 1-1 record and 5.40 ERA.  He's allowed three hits, three earned runs, one home run, three walks, hit one batter, and struck two out over five innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record and 10.13 ERA.  He's allowed nine hits, seven runs (six earned), two home runs, three walks, and struck four out over 5.1 innings.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Aguadilla) has made two appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record and 10.80 ERA.  He's allowed five hits, four earned runs, two walks, and hit one batter over 3.1 innings.

Wednesday's Games:
Caguas (3-3) visits Aguadilla (1-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (6-2) visits Carolina (3-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, five earned runs, two home runs, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-2).  (g/f:1-1)

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-5 at the plate.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted fifth.  0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.

Chinandega beat Boer 10-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Chinandega (4-4) visits Boer (3-5) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (5-3) visits Granada (4-4) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed three hits, one unearned run, one walk, hit one batter, and struck five out.  (p-s:83-52)

Barranquilla beat Sincelejo 5-3
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Barranquilla (1-0) visits Sincelejo (1-3) @ 7:00 PM
Cartagena (1-3) visits Monteria (0-1) @ 7:00 PM


World Baseball Classic (March 6, 2017):

Max Scherzer (former 2003 draft selection) plans to pitch for Team USA: WBC Official Site

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-8-16: Carson Kelly Singles Twice, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Harrison Bader Hits A Two-Run Homer; Notes On Cedric Hunter, Kurt Heyer, Pedro Rodriguez, Evan MacLane, Jeremy Hefner, & Allen Cordoba



Venezuelan League:

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at third base and batted second.  1-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 and assisted in two double plays.

Magallanes beat Lara 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) answers questions on his career: LVBP Official Site

Lara released Cedric Hunter (former Memphis): LVBP Official Site

Kurt Heyer (Memphis-Zulia) hopes his experience in the LVBP with help him push to the majors: Zulia Official Site

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) and Caribes continue to negotiate a new contract: El Emergente

Tuesday's Games:
Caribes (12-13) visits Zulia (17-8) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (11-14) visits La Guaira (12-12) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jesus Ustariz (forner Johnson City-Caracas) started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Caracas beat Zulia 4-2
Caracas Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Philadelphia (6-9-1) visits Aragua (8-7-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Zulia (9-9) visits Caimanes (6-11) @ 11:00 AM VET
Magallanes (3-13-1) visits Caracas (12-5) @ 11:00 AM VET
Boston (12-4) visits La Guaira (9-6-1) @ 11:00 AM VET
Detroit (4-10-2) visits Lara (10-7) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted third.  3-for-5 with one home run, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), and two runs.
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts.
Ryan Sherriff (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, three walks, hit one batter, and struck one out.  (p-s:28-15)(g/f:1-0)

Glendale beat Peoria 15-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one RBI, one hit by pitch, two strikeouts, assisted in one double play, and threw out one of three base runners.

Scottsdale beat Mesa 4-3
MLB Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Glendale (11-12) visits Scottsdale (9-14) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (11-9-2) visits Salt River (11-10-1) @ 2:35 PM MST
Surprise (12-10-1) visits Mesa (12-11) @ 2:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) has played in ten games going 7-for-18 (.389) with two doubles, one home run, 12 total bases, eight runs, four strikeouts, .389 OBP, .667 SLG, and 1.056 OPS.
Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) has played in 22 games going 26-for-78 (.333) with three doubles, one triple, seven RBIs, 31 total bases, 14 runs, seven walks, six stolen bases, nine strikeouts, six caught stealing, .429 OBP, .397 SLG, and .826 OPS.
Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) has played in 21 games going 26-for-87 (.299) with three doubles, one home run, ten RBIs, 32 total bases, nine runs, eight walks, one stolen base, 11 strikeouts, .351 OBP, .368 SLG, and .718 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) has played in 13 games going 11-for-44 (.250) with two doubles, two home runs, seven RBIs, 19 total bases, six runs, two walks, 13 strikeouts, .283 OBP, .432 SLG, and .714 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in 11 games going 7-for-30 (.233) with two home runs, four RBIs, 13 total bases, three runs, four walks, six strikeouts, .324 OBP, .433 SLG, and .757 OPS.
David Washington (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) has played in nine games going 6-for-34 (.176) with two doubles, two home runs, three RBIs, 14 total bases, seven runs, three walks, one stolen base, 14 strikeouts, .263 OBP, .412 SLG, and .675 OPS.

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made eight relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 3.07 ERA, and 1.16 WHIP.  He's allowed 15 hits, five earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck 11 out over 14.2 innings.
Kyle Grana (Palm Beach-Navojoa) has made eight relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 5.40 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, one hold, and three saves.  He's allowed six hits, five earned runs, nine walks, and struck nine out over 8.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Mexicali (13-10) visits Jalisco (11-12) @ 7:15 PM CT
Mazatlan (6-17) visits Obregon (11-12) @ 7:00 PM MST
Navojoa (13-10) visits Mochis (13-10) @ 7:30 PM MT
Culiacan (12-11) visits Hermosillo (13-10) @ 7:30 PM MST


Dominican League:

Audry Perez (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-2 and threw out one base runner.
Alberto Rosario (St. Louis-Estrellas) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts.
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-0).  (g/f;5-4)

Estrellas beat Escogido 3-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one walk, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed thee hits, three earned runs, two home runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the losing decision (1-1).  (g/f:6-5)

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, one unearned run, one walk, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-1).  (g/f:10-2)

Cibaenas beat Azucareros 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) is feeling great after missing the end of last season with an arm injury and picked up LIDOM career win 21: Estrellas Official Site

Jeremy Hefner (Memphis-Cibao) is dealing right shoulder discomfort: Cibao Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Licey (8-6) visits Escogido (8-7) @ 7:15 PM  AST
Estrellas (7-7) visits Azucareros (3-12) @ 7:30 PM AST
Cibao (10-4) visits Cibaenas (8-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the hold (4).  (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Santurce beat Carolina 2-0
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

No Games Schedule For Tuesday


Nicaraguan League:

Tuesday's Games:
Boer (3-4) @ Chinandega (3-4) @ 6:00 PM - Fidencio Flores (former GCL) is scheduled to start for Boer
Granada (4-3) visits Rivas (4-3) 6:00 PM


World Cup - U-23:

Allen Cordoba (Johnson City) and the Panama team arrived back home after placing fourth in the tournament: TV Max Deportes and Video