Monday, November 21, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-21-16: Jose Martinez Collects Three Singles & Three RBIs; Ronny Cedeno Collects Four Singles & Two RBIs; David Washington Hits A Solo Home Run



Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted third.  2-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, one intentional walk, and three stolen bases.

Zulia beat Margarita 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one RBI, two runs, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, and one walk.  (p-s:8-3)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-1)

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started at first base and batted third.  3-for-5 with three RBIs and one run.
Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-La Guaira) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-3 with one run and one walk.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.  (p-s:14-8)(g/f:2-1)

Lara beat La Guaira 11-9
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one strikeout.
David Oca (Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and one earned run.  (p-s:4-3)
John Church (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits and one earned run.  (p-s:8-5)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-1)
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:10-8)(g/f:1-1)

Aragua beat Caribes 6-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Wilfredo Tovar (MiLB signing-Caracas) started at second base and batted ninth.  3-for-5 with three doubles, three runs, and assisted in two double plays.

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and moved to shortstop, batting second.  4-for-6 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs), grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) entered late in the game as a pinch runner.

Magallanes beat Caracas 10-9 in 10 innings
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) stole three bases in one inning on Sunday: Lider

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Aragua) is expected to be activated by Aragua this coming week: El Emergente

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Venezuela Parallel League:

Stats:
Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) has played in 14 games going 17-for-54 (.315) with eight doubles, one home run, eight RBIs, 28 total bases, 12 runs, four walks, eight strikeouts, .362 OBP, .519 SLG, and .881 OPS.
Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) has played in ten games going 10-for-34 (.294) with one double, four RBIs, 11 total bases, four runs, two walks, six strikeouts, .351 OBP, .324 SLG, and .675 OPS.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) has played in 14 games going 8-for-30 (.267) with one double, three RBIs, nine total bases, two runs, one walk, nine strikeouts, .333 OBP, .300 SLG, and .633 OPS.

Geddy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) has made three relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 1.23 ERA, and 0.82 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck five out over 7.1 innings.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) has made eight appearances (three starts) posting a 3-1 record, 2.22 ERA, and 0.82 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, six earned runs, one home run, four walks, and struck 17 out over 24.1 innings.
Gerwuins Velazco (Palm Beach free agent-Caracas) has made six appearances (one start) posting a 0-0 record, 4.05 ERA, and 2.25 WHIP.  He's allowed nine hits, four runs (three earned), six walks, and struck four out over 6.2 innings.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) has made ten relief appearances posting a 2-0 record, 4.70 ERA, and 1.04 WHIP.  He's allowed seven hits, four earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck seven out over 7.2 innings.

Monday's Games:
Caimanes (10-16) visits Detroit f(7-16-2) or a doubleheader beginning @ 9:00 AM VET
Caracas (18-8) visits Philadelphia (12-12-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:00 AM VET
Margarita-Caribes (13-13) visits Zulia (13-13) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:00 AM VET
Aragua (14-11-1) visits Boston (17-9) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:00 AM VET
Lara (17-9) visits La Guaira (15-10-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:30 AM VET


Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, two stolen bases, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Navojoa 2-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-2)(ir-s:2-0)

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with three strikeouts and one passed ball.

Culiacan beat Jalisco 7-1
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-3 with one ground into double play.
David Washington (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.

Obregon beat Hermosillo 8-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Mexicali (18-17) visits Jalisco (15-19) @ 7:15 PM CT
Culiacan (22-13) visits Hermosillo (20-15) @ 7:30 PM MST
Mazatlan (9-26) visits Navojoa (18-17) @ 7:30 PM MST
Obregon (18-16) visits Mochis (19-16) @ 7:30 PM MT


Dominican League:

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) started at first base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Cibaenas beat Licey 3-0
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one intentional walk and one strikeout.
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) started in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Azucareros beat Escogido 4-2
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Monday's Games:
Estrellas (11-13) visits Escogido (13-11) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (11-14) visits Azucareros (10-15) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (14-10) visits Cibao (13-9) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Notes:
Delvin Perez (GCL-Carolina) was given permission to play for Carolina but he himself has decided not to: El Vocero

Monday's Games:
Santurce (10-4) visits Mayaguez (10-5) @ 7;30 PM AST
Caguas (8-5) visits Carolina (7-10) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with two walks and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-5 with one run and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Rivas 6-2 in 11 innings
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Everth Cabrera (Baltimore free agent-Boer) has signed on to play for Boer: El Nuevo Diario

No Games Scheduled For Monday


Australian Baseball League:

Stats:
Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) has played in four games going 4-for-15 (.267) with one double, one home run, six RBIs, eight total bases, three runs, two walks, two stolen bases, one caught stealing, .353 OBP, .533 SLG, and .886 OPS.

Sunday, November 20, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-20-16: David Washington Hits A Two-Run Homer; Luis Garcia Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run; Raul Valdes Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run Over Five Innings For The Win



Venezuelan League:

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

Lara beat Caracas 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched to six batters. He allowed three hits, one unearned run, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-10)(g/f:0-1)

Margarita beat Zulia 7-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Johny Celis (former MiLB tryout-La Guaira) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run.

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

La Guaira beat Magallanes 5-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one walk.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:2-0)

Aragua beat Caribes 4-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) could be leaving the team at any moment: LVBP Official Site

Magallanes has not had talks with Johan Santana (Toronto free agent-Magallanes) about pitching this winter: LVBP Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Margarita (20-16) visits Zulia (22-13) @ 1:00 PM VET
Lara (20-17) visits La Guaira (19-14) @ 1:00 PM VET
Aragua (14-19) visits Caribes (16-19) @ 5:00 PM VET
Caracas (13-22) visits Magallanes (15-19) @ 5:30 PM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Final Stats:
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) played in 21 games going 24-for-79 (.304) with two doubles, one triple, two home runs, 16 RBIs, 34 total bases, 12 runs, five walks, four stolen bases, 14 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .349 OBP, .430 SLG, and .779 OPS.
Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) has played in 21 games going 22-for-77 (.286) with four doubles, three home runs, 18 RBIs, 35 total bases, 12 runs, 13 walks, two stolen bases, four strikeouts, .387 OBP, .455 SLG, and .842 OPS.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) played in 19 games going 16-for-69 (.232) with one double, one home run, nine RBIs, 20 total bases, four runs, three walks, one stolen base, 21 strikeouts, one caught stealing, .257 OBP, .290 SLG, and .547 OPS.
Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) played in 15 games going 9-for-47 (.191) with one double, one home run, 12 RBIs, 13 total bases, three runs, five walks, 17 strikeouts, .304 OBP, .277 SLG, and .580 OPS.

Austin Gomber (Springfield-Glendale) made seven starts posting a 5-1 record, 2.14 ERA, and 1.13 WHIP.  He allowed 26 hits, nine runs (eight earned), one home run, 12 walks, hit one batter, and struck 33 out over 33.2 innings.
Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) made nine relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 4.40 ERA, and 1.05 WHIP.  He allowed 11 hits, eight runs (seven earned), three home runs, four walks, and struck 18 out over 14.1 innings.
Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) made nine relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 4.50 ERA, 1.70 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed 11 hits, five earned runs, two home runs, six walks, and struck eight out over ten innings.
Ryan Sherriff (Memphis-Glendale) made nine relief appearances posting a 0-1 record, 5.79 ERA, 2.14 WHIP, and one hold.  He allowed 13 hits, six earned runs, one home run, seven walks, hit one batter, and struck nine out over 9.1 innings.

Notes:
Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Scottsdale) was named to All-AFL team: MLB official Site


Mexican Pacific League:

Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 with three strikeouts and allowed one stolen base.

Culiacan beat Jalisco 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in left field and moved to first base, batting third.  0-for-3 with one walk.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) started at first base and batted sixth.  2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
David Washington (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) entered late in the game in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-1 with one home run, two RBIs, and one run.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 4-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one walk, one throwing error, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Mexicali beat Navajoa 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Lino Rivera (former Arkansas-Culiacan MGR) was named manager for the All-Star East team: LMP Official Site

Sunday's Games:
Navojoa (18-16) visits Mexicali (17-17) @ 3:00 PM PT
Mochis (18-16) visits Mazatlan (9-25) @ 5:00 PM MT
Jalisco (15-18) visits Culiacan (21-13) @ 5:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (2014) visits Obregon (17-16) @ 5:00 PM MST


Dominican  League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one RBI and one sac fly.
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) started in left field and batted ninth.  2-for-3 at the plate.
Raul Valdes (former St. Louis-Azucareros) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, one earned run, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out for the winning decision (2-2).  (g/f:6-4)

Azucareros beat Estrellas 3-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Cibao (13-8) visits Estrellas (10-13) @ 4:00 PM AST
Licey (14-9) visits Cibaenas (10-14) @ 4:00 PM AST
Azucareros (9-15) visits Escogido (13-10) @ 4:00 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched to five batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (g/f:1-0)
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and one intentional walk.  (ir-s:1-1)

Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and assisted in two double plays.
Kevin Herget (Palm Beach-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, and one home run for the blown save (1) and winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:0-2)

Mayaguez beat Santurce 6-5
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and two walks (one intentional).  (g/f:1-0)

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one intentional walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Ian Snell (former MiLB signing-Aguadilla) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the hold (1).  (g/f:1-0)

Aguadilla beat Carolina 3-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) wants to pitch in the World Baseball Classic: El Nuevo Dia

Sunday's Games:
Aguadilla (2-13) visits Caguas (8-5) @ 4:15 PM AST
Mayaguez (10-5) visits Carolina (7-10) @ 6:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) started and pitched 4.1 innings.  He allowed eight hits, five earned runs, two walks, and struck three out.  (g/f:6-2)

Boer beat Rivas 10-8 in 11 innings
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  3-for-3 with one run and one walk
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with two ground into double plays.

Chinandega beat Granada 3-2
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Games:
Boer (8-9) visits Granada (8-9) @ 11:00 AM
Chinandega (9-8) visits Rivas (9-8) @ 4:00 PM


Colombian League:

Sunday's Games:
Sincelejo (6-5) visits Cartagena (3-5) @ 4:00 PM
Monteria (7-4) visits Barranquilla (3-5) @ 5:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Saturday's Game:
Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-5 at the plate.

Sydney beat Adelaide 3-2 in 11 innings in game two of doubleheader
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Sunday's Game:
Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with two stolen bases and grounded into one double play.

Adelaide beat Sydney 7-3

No Games Scheduled Until Thursday

Saturday, November 19, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-19-16: Edgard Montiel Collects Two Singles & Three RBIs; Curt Smith Singles, Walks, & Hits Two Solo Home Runs; Breyvic Valera Doubles, Walks, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs



Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started at second base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one caught stealing.

Margarita beat Zulia 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-4 and assisted in one double play.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one run, two walks (one intentional), and assisted in one double play.

Lara beat Magallanes 5-0
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
St. Louis signed Wilfredo Tovar who has been playing for Caracas this fall/winter.  Tovar has played in 28 games going 31-for-109 (284) with seven doubles, 11 RBIs, 38 total bases, 16 runs, five walks, three stolen bases, 16 strikeouts, three caught stealing, .333 OBP, .349 SLG, and .682 OPS.

Saturday's Games:
Lara (19-17) visits Caracas (13-21) @ 5:00 PM VET
Margarita (19-16) visits Zulia (22-12) @ 5:30 PM VET
La Guaira (18-14) visits Magallanes (15-18) @ 5:30 PM VET
Aragua (13-19) visits Caribes (16-18) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one RBI.
Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-1 with one RBI.

La Guaira beat Aragua 7-5

Leobaldo Pina (Peoria-Caracas) started at third base and batted fifth.  2-for-2 with one double
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched two batters.  He allowed no hits one earned run, and one walk.

Detroit beat Caracas 7-4

No Games Scheduled For Saturday


Mexican Pacific League:

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-5 with one strikeout and one outfield assist.
David Washington (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one walk and three strikeouts.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at first base and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one double and one two-out RBI.

Hermosillo beat Obregon 5-4 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

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

Culiacan beat Jalisco 8-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, and one caught stealing.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with two walks, one missed catch error, and assisted in one double play.

Mexicali beat Navojoa 7-2
LMP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Mochis (17-16) visits Mazatlan (9-24) @ 6:00 PM MT
Jalisco (15-17) visits Culiacan (20-13) @ 6:00 PM MT
Hermosillo (19-14) visits Obregon (17-15) @ 6:00 PM MST
Navojoa (18-15) visits Mexicali (16-17) @ 6:00 PM PT


Dominican League:

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  1-for-1 with one RBI.

Escogido beat Cibaenas 5-4 in 10 innings
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Sasturday's Games:
Escogido (12-10) visits Licey (14-8) @ 4:00 PM AST
Cibaenas (10-14) visits Cibao (13-8) @ 6:00 PM AST
Estrellas (10-12) visits Azucareros (8-15) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (1).
J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (ir-s:1-0)

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis-Caguas) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, two unearned runs, and struck three out for the losing decision (0-1).  (g/f:11-2)
Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk.  (g/f:1-1)

Santurce beat Caguas 2-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.1 innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and hit one batter for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:3-2)(ir-s:1-0)
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed four hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-1)
Kevin Herget (Palm Beach-Mayaguez) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:1-0)

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one strikeout.

Mayaguez beat Carolina 6-3
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) shares an update from Puerto Rico: Facebook Live

Saturday's Games:
Santurce (10-3) visits Mayaguez (9-5) @ 7:30 PM AST
Carolina (7-9) visits Aguadilla (1-13) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started in right field and batted fourth.  3-for-4 with two home runs, two RBIs, two runs, and one walk.
Edgard Montiel (former GCL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-5 with three RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.

Chinandega beat Boer 10-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Boer (7-9) visits Rivas (9-7) @ 2:00 PM
Granada (8-8) visits Chinandega (8-8) @ 4:00 PM


Colombian League:

Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), three walks, committed one throwing error, and struck one out for the winning decision (2-1).  (p-s:80-47)

Sincelejo beat Cartagena 14-6

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Jonathan Escudero (Palm Beach free agent-Barranquilla) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:15-11)

Monteria beat Barranquilla 8-1

Saturday's Games:
Sincelejo (5-5) visits Cartagena (3-4) @ 5:00 PM
Barranquilla (3-5) visits Monteria (7-4) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-2 with one run and two walks.

Sydney beat Adelaide 2-0 in game one of doubleheader
Sydney Official Site Post Game

Friday, November 18, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-18-16: Malik Collymore Singles, Doubles, Homers, & Drives In Six Runs; Jose Almarante Strikes Out Six & Allows One Run Over Six Innings; Efren Navarro Collects Three Singles & Three RBIs

Malik Collymore - Sydeny Blue Sox

Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (Springfield-Margarita) started in left field and batted third.  2-for-4 with one triple.
Nick Greenwood (former St. Louis-Margarita) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, one balk, and struck one out.  (p-s:64-48)(g/f:5-4)
Kender Villegas (former Palm Beach-Margarita) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:10-3)

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, and two runs.

Lara beat Margarita 3-2
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one sacrifice.
John Church (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the tenth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, two walks (one intentional), and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:21-11)(g/f:1-1)

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

Ronny Cedeno (former MLB signing-Magallanes) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.
Jose Martinez (former Springfield-Magallanes) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Zulia beat Magallanes 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Margarita added Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) to the active roster and placed Silfredo Garcia (Springfield free agent-Margarita) on the 14-day disabled list: LVBP Official Site

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) rejected the first two offers by Caribes: Lider

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) is expected to return to Caribes to play out the season after he tends to family matters: El Emergente

Friday's Games:
Margarita (18-16) visits Zulia (22-11) @ 1:00 PM VET
Magallanes (15-17) visits Lara (18-17) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (18-14) visits Caracas (13-21) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.

La Guaira beat Caimanes 7-3 in game one of doubleheader

Gerwuins Velazco (Palm Beach free agent-Caracas) started and pitched three innings.  He allowed three hits, one unearned run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.

Caracas beat Boston 3-1 in game two of doubleheader

Friday's Games:
Zulia (12-13) visits Magallanes (4-22-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
La Guaira (12-12-2) visits Aragua (14-10-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (12-11-2) visits Margarita-Caribes (12-13) @ 10:00 AM VET
Detroit (6-16-2) visits Caracas (18-7) @ 11:00 AM VET
Boston (17-8) visits Caimanes (11-14) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-3 with one walk and grounded into two double plays.
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one run.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one caught stealing/pickoff.

Glendale beat Peoria 3-1
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Glendale finished 17-15, .531 PCT, and a half game out in the West Division.
Scottsdale finished 13-18-1, .419 PCT, and three games out in the East Division.
Championship game will be between Surprise (17-14-1) and Mesa (16-15-1) set for Saturday @ 1:08 PM MST.


Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with one run.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Navojoa beat Obregon 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) entered late in the game at first base and batted second.  1-for-1 with one run.
Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted third.  3-for-4 with three RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 10-8
LMP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Hermosillo (18-14) visits Obregon (17-14) @ 7:00 PM MST
Jalisco (15-16) visits Culiacan (19-13) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mochis (16-16) visits Mazatlan (9-23) @ 8:00 PM MT
Navojoa (18-14) visits Mexicali (15-17) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Juan Herrera (Palm Beach-Estrellas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 at the plate.

Estrellas beat Cibaenas 4-2

Notes:
Cibaenas named Miguel Tejada assistant coach: LIDOM Official Site

Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) was named Cibaenas Pitcher of the Week: Cibaenas Official Site

Friday's Games:
Cibaenas (10-13) visits Escogido (11-10) @ 7:15 PM AST
Licey (14-8) visits Estrellas (10-12) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (8-15) visits Cibao (13-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Notes:
Mayaguez signed Pete Parise (former Memphis) after being released by Aguadilla: LBPRC Official Site

Joel Pineiro (former St. Louis) returns to the mound with Caguas on Friday: LBPRC Official Site

Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis-Santurce) plans to play another two seasons: Primera Hora

The payments to Aguadilla players had been pushed back a couple days, but was going to happen: El Nuevo Dia

Daisuke Matsuzaka (Softbank) has signed on to pitch for Carolina and looks to return to the majors: El Nuevo Dia

Friday's Games:
Santurce (9-3) visits Caguas (8-4) @ 7:30 PM AST
Mayaguez (8-5) visits Carolina (7-8) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Friday's Games:
Chinandega (7-8) visits Boer (7-8) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (9-6) visits Granada (7-8) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.

Jose Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, and struck six out for the winning decision (1-2).  (p-s:74-52)

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 4-1
LCBP Official Site Post Game

Friday's Games:
Monteria (6-4) visits Barranquilla (3-4) @ 7:00 PM
Sincelejo (4-5) visits Cartagena (3-3) @ 7:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Malik Collymore (former Johnson City-Sydney) started in centerfield and batted ninth.  3-for-4 with one double, one home run, six RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, and one caught stealing/pickoff.

Sydney beat Adelaide 13-4
Adelaide Official Site Post Game

Saturday's Games:
Adelaide (0-1) visits Sydney (1-0) for a doubleheader beginning @ 4:00 PM AET
Perth (0-1) visits Melbourne (1-0) for a doubleheader beginning @ 5:00 PM AET
Canberra (0-2) visits Brisbane (2-0) @ 6:30 PM AEST

Thursday, November 17, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-17-16: Austin Gomber Strikes Out Seven Over Six Scoreless Innings For The Win; Nick Additon Strikes Out Seven Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win; Curt Smith Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Three Runs



Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate.

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Juan Gonzalez (former Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the seventh and pitched to four batters.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:17-8)(g/f:0-1)

Margarita beat La Guaira 3-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara)  started at second and batted second.  2-for-5 with two runs, two stolen base, and assisted in one double play.

Eduardo Sanchez (former St. Louis-Aragua) entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit and  no runs.  (p-s:15-8)(g/f:3-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Lara beat Aragua 7-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, one run, and one walk.
John Church (former Memphis-Caribes) entered in the sixth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk and struck two out for the hold (1).  (p-s:18-14)(ir-s:3-0)
David Oca (Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (2).  (p-s:15-9)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-1)
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck three out for the save (2).  (p-s:20-13)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-0)

Caribes beat Caracas 9-5
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) has a ten game hitting streak: LVBP Official Site

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Caribes) has reached an agreement with Caribes and will join the team next week: Caribes Official Site

Victor Marte (former St. Louis-Aragua) will join Aragua in the coming weeks: Aragua Official Site

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) could be leaving Caribes soon for his wife's pregnancy: Lider

Thursday's Games:
Margarita (18-15) visits Lara (17-17) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (12-21) visits Caribes (16-17) @ 7:0 PM VET
Magallanes (15-16) visits Zulia (21-11) @ 7:00 PM VET
La Guaira (18-14) visits Aragua (13-19) @ 7:00 PM


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts.
Anderson Gerdel (former Palm Beach-La Guaira) started and pitched 4.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the losing decision (1-1).
Geudy Guerra (former VSL-La Guaira) entered in the fifth and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out.

Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the win (2-0).

Caracas beat La Guaira 4-3
Caracas Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Aragua (14-8-1) visits Lara (15-9) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:00 AM VET
Caimanes (9-14) visits La Guaira (12-10-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:00 AM VET
Magallanes (4-20-1) visits Philadelphia (10-11-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:00 AM VET
Margarita-Caribes (12-12) visits Detroit (5-16-2) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:00 AM VET
Caracas (16-7) visits Boston (17-6) for a doubleheader beginning @ 9:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started at catcher and batted third.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out , one run, and one walk.
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-5 with one two-out RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at second base and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Austin Gomber (Springfield-Glendale) started and pitched six innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck seven out for the winning decision (5-1).   (p-s:74-54)(g/f:4-2)
Ryan Sherriff (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-0)
Rowan Wick (Springfield-Glendale) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:7-6)(g/f:1-1)

Glendale beat Mesa 10-0
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Glendale is one game away from being eliminated from the championship.

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) is making his way back from a facial fracture: MiLB Official Site

Thursday's Games:
Glendale (16-15) visits Peoria (14-14-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (15-14-1) visits Surprise (16-14-1) @ 12;35 PM MST
Scottsdale (13-18) visits Mesa (16-15) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-4 with one strikeout, one caught stealing, and one outfield assist.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with two RBIs and one strikeout.

Obregon beat Navojoa 5-3
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one sac fly.
David Washington (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one walk and three strikeouts.

Mazatlan beat Navojoa 8-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Navojoa (17-14) visits Obregon (17-13) @ 7:00 PM MST
Jalisco (14-16) visits Mochis (16-15) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (9-22) visits Hermosillo (17-14) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (19-12) visits Mexicali (14-17) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Juan Herrera (Palm Beach-Estrellas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-3 with one double and one strikeout.

Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, no runs, three walks, and struck seven out for the winning decision (1-0).  (g/f:5-1)

Escogido beat Estrellas 6-4
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started in left field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 and was picked off.
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter.  One run and one walk.

Azucareros beat Cibaenas 2-1
LIDOM Official Site Post Game

Thursday's Games:
Cibao (13-7) visits Licey (13-8) @ 7:15 PM AST
Estrellas (9-12) visits Cibaenas (10-12) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started as designated hitter and batted third.  1-for-4 with one run and two strikeouts.

Caguas beat Carolina 4-1
LBPRC Official Site Post Game

Aguadilla forfeited to Mayaguez
Aguadilla players refused to play due to lack of payment: El Nuevo Dia

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Nicaraguan League:

Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed six hits, five earned runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)

Granada beat Boer 16-8
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, three RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at first base and batted fifth.  3-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Chinandega beat Rivas 8-6
LNBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Colombian League:

Jonathan Escudero (Palm Beach free agent-Barranquilla) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out.  (p-s:28-17)

Sincelejo beat Barranquilla 9-4
LCBP Official Site Post Game

No Games Scheduled For Thursday


Australian Baseball League:

Friday's Games:
Adelaide (0-0) visits Sydney (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AET
Canberra (0-1) visits Brisbane (1-0) @ 6:30 PM AEST
Perth (0-0) visits Melbourne (0-0) @ 7:30 PM AET

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-16-16: David Washington Walks & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Jose Martinez Singles, Doubles, & Drives In Two Runs; Luke Voit & Pete Parise Both Released In Puerto Rico



Venezuelan League:

Rafael Ortega (former Memphis-Caribes) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one sacrifice and two strikeouts.
Roberto Canache (former Johnson City-Caribes) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:8-6)(g/f:1-1)

Caribes beat Caracas 7-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Ildemaro Vargas (former Palm Beach-Lara) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Richard Castillo (former Memphis-Lara) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:19-9)(g/f:2-3)

Magallanes beat Lara 6-3
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) started in right field and batted fourth.  2-for-6 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and one strikeout.
Pedro Echemendia (Memphis-La Guaira) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits and no runs.  (p-s:24-13)(g/f:1-1)

La Guaira beat Aragua 10-9
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Joshua Lopez (Johnson City-Margarita) was removed from the active roster: El Emergente

Wednesday's Games:
Margarita (17-15) visits La Guaira (18-13) @ 7:00 PM  VET
Lara (16-17) visits Aragua (13-18) @ 7:00 PM VET
Caracas (12-20) visits Caribes (15-17) @ 7:00 PM VET
Magallanes (15-15) visits Zulia (20-11) @ 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Jose Gonzalez (former Springfield-La Guaira) started at catcher and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one RBI and one run.

Margarita-Caribes beat La Guaira 11-9

Wednesday's Games:
Boston (17-5) visits Margarita-Caribes (11-12) @ 10:00 AM VET
Detroit (4-16-2) visits Magallanes (4-19-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Philadelphia (9-11-2) visits Zulia (12-12) @ 11:00 AM VET
Lara (15-8) visits Caimanes (8-14) @ 11:00 AM VET
La Guaira (12-9-2) visits Caracas (15-7) @ 11:00 VET


Arizona Fall League:

Aramis Garcia (former 2011 draft selection-Scottsdale) started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and allowed one stolen base.

Scottsdale beat Peoria 8-6
MLB Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Glendale (15-15) visits Mesa (16-14) @ 12:35 PM MST - Austin Gomber (Springfield) is scheduled to start for Glendale
Surprise (16-13-1) visits Peoria (13-14-2) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (15-13-1) visits Scottsdale (12-18) @ 6:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) started in centerfield and batted second.  5-for-6 with one double, two runs, one stolen base, and grounded into one double play.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, two strikeouts, assisted in one double play, and one fielding error.

Navojoa beat Obregon 10-5
LMP Official Site Post Game

Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in left field and moved to first base, batting second.  1-for-6 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
David Washington (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.

Hermosillo beat Mazatlan 7-6 in 11 innings
LMP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Navojoa (17-13) visits Obregon (16-13) @ 7:00 PM MST
Jalisco (14-15) visits Mochis (15-15) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (8-22) visits Hermosillo (17-13) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (18-12) visits Mexicali (14-16) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Jose Miguel Fernandez (Matanzas-Cibaenas) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Angel Castro (former Memphis-Cibaenas) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck four out for the losing decision (1-2).  (g/f:5-3)

Cibao beat Cibaenas 2-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) started in left field and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Juan Herrera (Palm Beach-Estrellas) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Azucareros beat Estrellas 3-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Estrellas (9-11) visits Escogido (10-10) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibaenas (10-11) visits Azucareros (7-15) @ 7:30 PM AST
Licey (12-8) visits Cibao (13-6) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (6).  (g/f:2-0)

Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk.  (g/f:0-3)

Santurce beat Caguas 3-1
LPBRC Official Site Post Game

Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 at the plate.

Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) started at first base and batted third.  0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, two strikeouts, and assisted in two double plays.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) started in left field and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.

Carolina beat Aguadilla 4-1
LPBRC Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Aguadilla released Luke Voit (Springfield) and Pete Parise (former Memphis): Rey Colon Twitter

Wednesday's Games:
Caguas (7-4) visits Carolina (7-7) @ 7:30 PM AST
Aguadilla (1-12) visits Mayaguez (7-5) @ 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one sacrifice.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) started at third base and batted seventh.  2-for-4 with one run and grounded into one double play.

Rivas beat Chinandega 7-5
LNBP Official Site Post Game

Wednesday's Games:
Boer (7-7) visits Granada (6-8) @ 6:00 PM
Rivas (9-5) visits Chinandega (6-8) @ 6:00 PM


Australian Baseball League:

Thursday's Game:
Canberra (0-0) visits Brisbane (0-0) @ 6:30 PM AEST

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-15-16: Jose Martinez Named LVBP Player Of The Week; Hector Garcia Collects Two Singles & One RBI; Gerwuins Velazco Strikes Out Two Over One Scoreless Inning



Venezuelan League:

Breyvic Valera (Memphis-Margarita) started in centerfield and batted third.  0-for-4 at the plate.
Silfredo Garcia (Springfield free agent-Margarita) entered in the eighth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:6-3)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:2-2)

Zulia beat Margarita 7-1
LVBP Official Site Post Game

Notes:
Jose Martinez (St. Louis-La Guaira) was named Player of the Week: La Guaira Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Caracas (12-19) visits Caribes (14-17) @ 7:00 PM  VET
Magallanes (14-15) visits Lara (16-16) @ 7:00 PM VET
Aragua (13-17) visits La Guaira (17-13) 7:00 PM VET


Venezuelan Parallel League:

Hector Garcia (former Johnson City-La Guaira) entered late in the game at first base and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with one RBI.

La Guaira beat Magallanes 6-0

Gerwuins Velazco (Palm Beach free agent-Caracas) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out.
Dail Villanueva (former Peoria-Caracas) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs for the winning decision (1-0).

Caracas beat Aragua 10-7
Caracas Official Site Post Game

Tuesday's Games:
Caimanes (8-13) visits Aragua (13-8-1) @ 10:00 AM VET
Zulia (11-12) visits Detroit (4-15-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
Caracas (15-6) visits Lara (14-8) @ 11:00 AM VET
Margarita-Caribes (10-12) visits La Guaira (12-8-2) @ 11:00 AM VET
Magallanes (4-18-1) visits Boston (16-5) @ 11:00 AM VET


Arizona Fall League:

Carson Kelly (St. Louis-Glendale) started at catcher and batted third.  2-for-5 with one stolen base and allowed three stolen bases.
Harrison Bader (Springfield-Glendale) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with two walks and one strikeout.
Paul DeJong (Springfield-Glendale) started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Corey Littrell (Memphis-Glendale) entered in the seventh and pitched to six batters.  He allowed two hits, four earned runs, two home runs, two walks, and struck one out.  (p-s:29-17)(g/f:1-0)

Mesa beat Glendale 13-5
MLB Official Site Post Game

Notes:
MLB tested new baseballs in a recent Glendale game: MLB Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Glendale (14-15) visits Surprise (16-12-1) @ 12:35 PM MST
Peoria (13-13-2) visits Scottsdale (11-18) @ 12:35 PM MST
Salt River (15-12-1) visits Mesa (15-14) @ 12:35 PM MST


Mexican Pacific League:

Stats:
Randy Arozarena (MiLB signing-Navojoa) has played in 28 games going 35-for-104 (.337) with four doubles, two triples, ten RBIs, 43 total bases, 18 runs, eight walks, 11 stolen bases, 14 strikeouts, six caught stealing, .425 OBP, .413 SLG, and .838 OPS.
Irving Wilson (GCL-Culiacan) has played in 14 games going 8-for-25 (.320) with two doubles, two home runs, three RBIs, 16 total bases, nine runs, four strikeouts, .320 OBP, .640 SLG, and .960 OPS.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Navojoa) has played in three games going 3-for-10 (.300) with two home runs, five RBIs, nine total bases, two runs, one walk, four strikeouts, .364 OBP, .900 SLG, and 1.264 OPS.
Efren Navarro (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) has played in 22 games going 26-for-92 (.283) with three doubles, one home run, ten RBIs, 32 total bases, nine runs, eight walks, one stolen base, 13 strikeouts, .333 OBP, .348 SLG, and .681 OPS.
Luis Garcia (former New Haven-Hermosillo) has played in 15 games going 9-for-38 (.237) with two doubles, two home runs, seven RBIs, 17 total bases, three runs, four walks, six strikeouts, .302 OBP, .447 SLG, and .750 OPS.
Iker Franco (former Springfield-Culiacan) has played in 18 games going 13-for-60 (.217) with two doubles, three home runs, eight RBIs, 24 total bases, eight runs, four walks, 17 strikeouts, .266 OBP, .400 SLG, and .666 OPS.
David Washington (Memphis free agent-Hermosillo) has played in 14 games going 7-for-50 (.140) with two doubles, two home runs, four RBIs, 15 total bases, nine runs, six walks, one stolen base, 20 strikeouts, .241 OBP, .300 SLG, and .541 OPS.

Ramon Delgado (former Memphis-Jalisco) has made nine relief appearances posting a 1-0 record, 2.87 ERA, and 1.15 WHIP.  He's allowed 16 hits, five earned runs, one home run, two walks, and struck 11 out over 15.2 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Navojoa (16-13) visits Obregon (16-12) @ 7:00 PM MST
Jalisco (14-14) visits Mochis (14-15) @ 7:30 PM MT
Mazatlan (8-21) visits Hermosillo (16-13) @ 7:30 PM MST
Culiacan (17-12) visits Mexicali (14-15) @ 7:30 PM PT


Dominican League:

Eugenio Velez (former Memphis-Azucareros) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one double and one run,
Magneuris Sierra (Peoria-Azucareros) started in right field and batted ninth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and one outfield assist.
Jayson Aquino (former MLB signing-Azucareros) entered in the fifth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:1-1)(ir-s:p1-1)

Licey beat Azucareros 8-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Evan MacLane (former St. Louis-Estrellas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, three walks, hit one batter, and struck two out for the losing decision (2-1).  (g/f:6-2)

Cibaenas beat Estrellas 2-1
Listin Diario Post Game

Notes:
Nick Additon (former Memphis-Escogido) was added to the Escogido active roster: LIDOM Official Site

Tuesday's Games:
Licey (11-8) visits Escogido (10-9) @ 7:15 PM AST
Cibao (12-6) visits Cibaenas (10-10) @ 7:30 PM AST
Azucareros (6-15) visits Estrellas (9-10) @ 7:30 PM AST


Puerto Rican League:

Stats:
Ruben Gotay (former Memphis-Aguadilla) has played in 12 games going 15-for-47 (.319) with two doubles, three home runs, nine RBIs, 26 total bases, seven runs, five walks, five strikeouts, .396 OBP, .553 SLG, and .9494 OPS.
Anthony Garcia (Memphis-Carolina) has played in 12 games going 12-for-46 (.261) with three doubles, two RBIs, 15 total bases, four runs, three walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .306 OBP, .326 SLG, and .632 OPS.
Yariel Gonzalez (State College-Aguadilla) has played in 11 games going 8-for-33 (.242) with one RBI, eight total bases, three runs, four walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .324 OBP, .242 SLG, and .567 OPS.
Luke Voit (Springfield-Aguadilla) has played in 12 games going 9-for-49 (.184) with three doubles, five RBIs, 12 total bases, three walks, one stolen base, 11 strikeouts, .245 OBP, .245 SLG, and .490 OPS.
Jonathan Rodriguez (Memphis free agent-Mayaguez) has played in ten games going 6-for-37 (.162) with three doubles, one RBI, nine total bases, four runs, five walks, eight strikeouts, .262 OBP, .243 SLG, and .505 OPS.

J.C. Romero (former St. Louis-Santurce) has made seven relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, and five holds.  He's allowed four hits, no runs, one walk, and struck six out over six innings.
Kevin Herget (Springfield-Mayaguez) has made four relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, and four saves.  He's allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, and struck three out over four innings.
Hector Hernandez (former Palm Beach-Santurce) has made four relief appearances posting a 1-1 record, 0.00 ERA, and 0.82 WHIP.  He's allowed two hits, two unearned runs, one walk, hit one batter, and struck six out over 3.2 innings.
Robby Rowland (Springfield-Caguas) has made five relief appearances posting a 3-0 record, 1.29 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, and two holds.  He's allowed five hits, two runs (one earned), one home run, four walks, hit one batter, and struck six out over seven innings.
Ian Snell (former MiLB signing-Aguadilla) has made six relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 1.35 ERA, and 1.50 WHIP.  He's allowed eight hits, one earned run, two walks, and struck two out over 4.1 innings.
Ivan Maldonado (former MiLB tryout-Mayaguez) has made three starts posting a 0-0 record, 3.86 ERA, and 1.71 WHIP.  He's allowed 11 hits, five earned runs, nine walk, hit one batter, and struck five out over 11.2 innings.
Juan Caballero (former Johnson City-Carolina) has made four appearances (one start) posting a 1-1 record, 4.15 ERA, and 1.15 WHIP.  He's allowed six hits, four earned runs, two home runs, four walks, hit one batter, and struck three out over 8.2 innings.
Tyler Herron (former Springfield-Mayaguez) has made three appearances (two starts) posting a 0-0 record, 6.10 ERA, and 1.65 WHIP.  He's allowed 12 hits, eight runs (seven earned), two home runs, five walks, and struck seven out over 10.1 innings.
Pete Parise (former Memphis-Aguadilla) has made three appearances (one start) posting a 0-1 record, 8.31 ERA, and 1.85 WHIP.  He's allowed five hits, four earned runs, three walks, and hit one batter over 4.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Santurce (8-3) visits Caguas (7-3) @ 7:30 PM AST
Carolina (6-7) visits Aguadilla (1-11) 7:30 PM AST


Nicaraguan League:

Stats:
Curt Smith (former Springfield-Chinandega) has played in 13 games going 16-for-48 (.333) with four doubles, five home runs, 11 RBIs, 35 total bases, seven runs, seven walks, two hit by pitches, one sac fly, eight strikeouts, ,441 OBP, .729 SLG, and 1.170 OPS.
Edgard Montiel (former DSL-Chinandega) has played in 13 games going 15-for-46 (.326) with three doubles, one triple, five RBIs, 20 total bases, eight runs, seven walks, two sacrifices, seven strikeouts, grounded into one double play, .426 OBP, .435 SLG, and .861 OPS.
Jem Argenal (former GCL-Chinandega) has played in 13 games going 10-for-37 (.270) with four RBIs, ten total bases, five runs, five walks, one stolen base, five strikeouts, .349 OBP, .270 SLG, and .619 OPS.

Jhonny Polanco (former Springfield-Boer) has made five relief appearances posting a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 2.70 WHIP.  He's allowed three hits, no runs, six walks, hit one batter, threw two wild pitches, and struck five out over 3.1 innings.
Fidencio Flores (former GCL-Boer) has made four appearances (three starts) posting a 0-2 record, 3.60 ERA, and 1.53 WHIP.  He's allowed 13 hits, seven runs (six earned), three home runs, ten walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 15 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Granada (6-7) visits Boer (6-7) @ 6:00 PM
Chinandega (6-7) visits Rivas (8-5) @ 6:00 PM


Colombian League:

Stats:
Ronald Ramirez (former Palm Beach-Barranquilla) has gone 1-for-24 (.042) with two RBIs, two walks, one sac fly, four strikeouts, one caught stealing, grounded into one double play, .111 OBP, and .042 SLG.

Ramon Ulacio (former GCL-Barranquilla) has a 1-0 record and 0.00 ERA.  He's allowed seven hits, one unearned run, two walks, hit one batter, and struck ten out over 11 innings.
Jonathan Escudero (Palm Beach 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 Almarante (former Memphis-Sincelejo) has a 0-2 record and 4.35 ERA.  He's allowed 14 hits, six runs (five earned), one home run, one walk, thrown one wild pitch, and struck ten out over 10.1 innings.
Jose Calero (former GCL-Sincelejo) has a 1-1 record and 4.76 ERA.  He's allowed 12 hits, seven runs (six earned), three walks, thrown one wild pitch, and struck six out over 11.1 innings.

Tuesday's Games:
Monteria (5-3) visits Cartagena (2-2) @ 7:00 PM
Barranquilla (3-2) visits Sincelejo (2-5) @ 7:00 PM