2015-2016 Winter League Updates

[Mass Haas]

The only other Brewer to see winter league action Thursday was 3B Hernan Perez, 0-for-4 in the Brent Suter game linked just above.

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Venezuela Box Friday 10/23

 

Young reliever Gian Rizzo gave up his first run of the winter season (6.2 innings), but not before helping his starter by stranding two inherited runners --

 

La Guaira Top of the 5th

 

Miguel Rojas flies out to left fielder Jose Pirela.

Jose Martinez singles on a line drive to right fielder Alex Romero.

Alex Cabrera walks. Jose Martinez to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Gian Rizzo replaces Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez.

Brian Burgamy hit by pitch. Jose Martinez to 3rd. Alex Cabrera to 2nd.

Ronnier Mustelier strikes out swinging.

Alex Burg flies out to left fielder Jose Pirela.

 

La Guaira Top of the 6th

 

Cesar Suarez flies out to right fielder Alex Romero.

Alberto Gonzalez doubles (1) on a line drive to left fielder Jose Pirela.

Reegie Corona doubles (4) on a line drive to center fielder Lane Adams. Alberto Gonzalez scores.

Miguel Rojas flies out to center fielder Lane Adams.

Jose Martinez strikes out swinging.

[Mass Haas]

Venezuela Box 10/24

 

Hernan Perez (.237/.310/.368 after ten games), 0-for-4 in his team's 5-0 loss, played shortstop.

 

That's it from Saturday in the Caribbean.

[Mass Haas]

Venezuela Box Sunday 10/25

 

Wasn't as spectacular as his first three starts, but new40-man roster waiver claim RHP Junior Guerra toughed it out over 5.1 innings (108 pitches, 65 strikes, over 60 pitches in his first two innings).

 

5.1 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 3 BB, 2 K, 1 HR, GB:FB 4:7, ERA now at 2.78

 

Zulia Bottom of the 1st

 

Erick Salcedo flies out to center fielder Jose Martinez.

Alex Romero singles on a ground ball to right fielder Alex Burg.

Jose Pirela singles on a ground ball to left fielder Brian Burgamy. Alex Romero to 2nd.

Mike Jacobs flies out to right fielder Alex Burg. Alex Romero to 3rd.

David Adams flies out to center fielder Jose Martinez.

 

Zulia Bottom of the 2nd

 

Rene Reyes walks.

Lane Adams homers (2) on a line drive to left center field. Rene Reyes scores.

Francisco Arcia doubles (2) on a sharp line drive to right fielder Alex Burg.

With Ray Olmedo batting, passed ball by Miguel Gonzalez, Francisco Arcia to 3rd.

Ray Olmedo doubles (1) on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Jose Martinez. Francisco Arcia scores.

Erick Salcedo pops out to third baseman Ronnier Mustelier in foul territory.

Alex Romero grounds out, shortstop Heiker Meneses to first baseman Cesar Suarez. Ray Olmedo to 3rd.

Jose Pirela walks.

Mike Jacobs flies out to center fielder Jose Martinez.

 

Zulia Bottom of the 3rd

 

David Adams strikes out swinging.

Rene Reyes grounds out, second baseman Carlos Colmenares to first baseman Cesar Suarez.

Lane Adams pops out to second baseman Carlos Colmenares.

 

Zulia Bottom of the 4th

 

Francisco Arcia strikes out swinging.

Ray Olmedo walks.

Erick Salcedo flies out to center fielder Jose Martinez.

Alex Romero grounds into a force out, second baseman Carlos Colmenares to shortstop Heiker Meneses. Ray Olmedo out at 2nd.

 

Zulia Bottom of the 5th

 

Jose Pirela grounds out sharply, pitcher Junior Guerra to first baseman Cesar Suarez.

Mike Jacobs flies out to right fielder Alex Burg.

David Adams singles on a line drive to center fielder Jose Martinez.

Rene Reyes pops out to third baseman Ronnier Mustelier in foul territory.

 

Zulia Bottom of the 6th

 

Lane Adams flies out to right fielder Alex Burg.

Pitching Change: Joe Ortiz replaces Junior Guerra.

Francisco Arcia walks.

Ray Olmedo grounds into a force out, shortstop Heiker Meneses to second baseman Carlos Colmenares. Francisco Arcia out at 2nd. Ray Olmedo to 1st.

Erick Salcedo strikes out swinging

 

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On the other side, young RHP Gian Rizzo remained busy (perhaps too busy for the Brewers' taste) --

 

La Guaira Top of the 4th

 

Raul Padron homers (1) on a fly ball to right field.

Brian Burgamy singles on a line drive to center fielder Lane Adams.

Ronnier Mustelier homers (1) on a fly ball to left field. Brian Burgamy scores.

Pitching Change: Gian Rizzo replaces Ramon Garcia.

Alex Burg singles on a sharp ground ball to left fielder Jose Pirela.

Miguel Gonzalez singles on a ground ball to pitcher Gian Rizzo. Alex Burg to 2nd.

Heiker Meneses hits a sacrifice bunt. Throwing error by pitcher Gian Rizzo. Alex Burg to 3rd. Miguel Gonzalez out at 3rd. Heiker Meneses to 1st. Miguel Gonzalez out at 3rd, second baseman Erick Salcedo to first baseman Mike Jacobs to shortstop Ray Olmedo.

Carlos Colmenares out on a sacrifice fly to center fielder Lane Adams. Alex Burg scores.

Cesar Suarez pops out to shortstop Ray Olmedo.

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Venezuela Box Sunday 10/25

 

Hernan Perez, continuing a recent run at shortstop, hit his first HR of the winter season, a decisive two-run shot in the 4th inning of an eventual 3-2 win, as part of a 2-for 4 afternoon. He was caught stealing once. Five of his 11 hits thus far have gone for extra bases.

 

Aragua Top of the 4th

 

James Jones pops out to shortstop Gabriel Noriega.

Guillermo Quiroz singles on a line drive to right fielder Rubi Silva.

Hernan Perez homers (1) on a line drive to center field. Guillermo Quiroz scores.

Jose Martinez flies out to left fielder Jairo Perez.

Sandy Leon lines out to center fielder Ericson Leonora.

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Dominican Box Sunday 10/25

 

Productive day for first baseman Jason Rogers -- 2-for-4 with a walk, RBI, two runs scored

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Venezuela Box Sunday 10/25

 

Hernan Perez, continuing a recent run at shortstop, hit his first HR of the winter season, a decisive two-run shot in the 4th inning of an eventual 3-2 win, as part of a 2-for 4 afternoon. He was caught stealing once. Five of his 11 hits thus far have gone for extra bases.

 

Aragua Top of the 4th

 

James Jones pops out to shortstop Gabriel Noriega.

Guillermo Quiroz singles on a line drive to right fielder Rubi Silva.

Hernan Perez homers (1) on a line drive to center field. Guillermo Quiroz scores.

Jose Martinez flies out to left fielder Jairo Perez.

Sandy Leon lines out to center fielder Ericson Leonora.

 

Here's the video:

 

[Mass Haas]

Venezuela Box Monday 10/26 Game One

 

Hernan Perez, playing SS, 1-for-3 with a K in a game his team won 1-0 in eight innings (scheduled for seven).

 

RHP Yhonathan Barrios bailed out here --

 

Margarita Top of the 8th

 

Pitching Change: Yhonathan Barrios replaces Austin Bibens-Dirkx.

David Gonzalez grounds out to first baseman Luis Ugueto.

Breyvic Valera flies out to right fielder Herlis Rodriguez.

Junior Sosa singles on a ground ball to right fielder Herlis Rodriguez.

Edgar Duran singles on a line drive to right fielder Herlis Rodriguez. Junior Sosa to 3rd.

Pitching Change: Gumercindo Gonzalez replaces Yhonathan Barrios.

With Christian Marrero batting, Edgar Duran steals (1) 2nd base.

Christian Marrero flies out to right fielder Herlis Rodriguez.

 

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Venezuela Box Monday 10/26 Game Two

 

Wow, great night for his home team, two extra-inning doubleheader walk-offs

 

Hernan Perez, playing third base in this one, 1-for-3, RBI, R (triple, sacrifice bunt in the final inning, K)

 

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Jason Rogers (playing first base -- assume that unless we tell you otherwise) fanned in his only at-bat before the rains wiped out his Dominican League game.

[JohnBriggs12]

Here's the video:

 

 

Notice on the video that the ball sails over the 407 foot sign. I've said it before, but I still think Perez has power potential that he hasn't shown yet. He's powerfully built. Don't count him out of the everyday 3B picture. He was just getting his feet wet in the big leagues this year.

[jerichoholicninja]

Notice on the video that the ball sails over the 407 foot sign. I've said it before, but I still think Perez has power potential that he hasn't shown yet. He's powerfully built. Don't count him out of the everyday 3B picture. He was just getting his feet wet in the big leagues this year.

Hector Gomez dominated winter league last year. Where is he now?

[Mass Haas]

Dominican Box Tuesday 10/27

 

Jason Rogers 1-for-4 in his team's 3-2 loss

 

Light night in Venezuela, Puerto Rico starts on Friday, so that's it for Tuesday...

[JohnBriggs12]

Notice on the video that the ball sails over the 407 foot sign. I've said it before, but I still think Perez has power potential that he hasn't shown yet. He's powerfully built. Don't count him out of the everyday 3B picture. He was just getting his feet wet in the big leagues this year.

Hector Gomez dominated winter league last year. Where is he now?

 

At 24, Hector Gomez was in A ball. At 25, he hit under .200 in AA. Perez was a part time starter in the big leagues at 24 this season and held his own.

 

They aren't comparable. Furthermore, my comment was about Perez as a player based on what I've seen as a Brewer, not generally how he's doing in winter ball. The reference to the HR he hit, illustrates his power potential which wasn't evident as a Brewer but which I believe exists.

[Mass Haas]

Dominican Box Wednesday 10/28

 

Jason Rogers 1-for-4 in his team's 2-1 extra-inning loss. Rogers maintains his .250 average through 28 winter AB's.

 

Hope it's obvious to folks that both in the Fall League thread and this thread, it's very early, any cumulative numbers can be considered just fleeting, it's more about just noting any Brewers-related activity during this early off-season, and highlighting any outstanding individual game performances.

 

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Venezuela Box Wednesday 10/28

 

Hernan Perez was 0-for-3 with a walk in his team's 3-2 win. That's four walks vs. 51 winter AB's, not great, but a bit of progress there. Perez remains Mr. Versatile, starting at second base in this one. He's played 3B, SS, and now 2B this winter.

 

The starting pitcher for Perez' club (team is now 10-7 on the season) was LHP Brent Suter, who had a nice bounce-back effort --

 

4 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 4 K, 80 pitches (50 strikes); GB:FB 4:1, left with the game tied at 1-1

 

Caribes Top of the 1st

 

Hernan Iribarren flies out to left fielder Teodoro Martinez.

Emerson Landoni singles on a ground ball to right fielder Herlis Rodriguez.

Oscar Salazar grounds into a force out, shortstop Engelb Vielma to second baseman Hernan Perez. Emerson Landoni out at 2nd. Oscar Salazar to 1st.

Jose Castillo singles on a fly ball to left fielder Teodoro Martinez. Oscar Salazar to 2nd.

Jose Gil strikes out swinging.

 

Caribes Top of the 2nd

 

Travis Taijeron strikes out swinging.

Jeremy Hazelbaker singles on a line drive to center fielder James Jones.

With Gorkys Hernandez batting, Jeremy Hazelbaker steals (3) 2nd base.

Gorkys Hernandez singles on a fly ball to right fielder Herlis Rodriguez. Jeremy Hazelbaker scores.

Willians Astudillo strikes out swinging and Gorkys Hernandez caught stealing 2nd, catcher Sandy Leon to shortstop Engelb Vielma.

 

Caribes Top of the 3rd

 

Hernan Iribarren pops out to third baseman Jose Martinez in foul territory.

Emerson Landoni walks.

Oscar Salazar grounds out to first baseman Alex Nunez. Emerson Landoni to 2nd.

Jose Castillo grounds out, first baseman Alex Nunez to pitcher Brent Suter.

 

Caribes Top of the 4th

 

Jose Gil grounds out, shortstop Engelb Vielma to first baseman Alex Nunez.

Travis Taijeron walks.

Jeremy Hazelbaker pops out to third baseman Jose Martinez in foul territory.

Gorkys Hernandez strikes out swinging.

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Dominican Box Thursday 10-29

 

Jason Rogers 0-for-3 (walk, K)

 

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Venezuela Box Thursday 10/29

 

Hernan Perez 1-for-4, played 3B, batted 3rd

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The Brewers released a list of players to the beat guys, players who will be playing winter ball this offseason:

 

Ashley, Barrios, Clark, Rogers, Suter, Burgos, Centeno, Herrera, Maldonado, Pena, Peralta, Perez, Santana, Sardinas

 

All but Burgos are currently on the 40-man roster or are under team control, with the exception of Hiram Burgos, so this is a sign he will b ere-signed to another minor league deal for 2016, as Adam McCalvy surmised on Twitter.

 

Nevin Ashley is no longer a Brewer since this list was first published.

 

We can also add the super-effective waiver claim RHP Junior Guerra to this list since it was first released by the organization. Young Timber Rattler pitchers Gian Rizzo (four appearances thus far) and Luis Ortega (one) can be added to the list as well.

 

The players listed in bold above have begun play in either the Dominican Republic or Venezuela and we've been documenting their efforts in this thread.

 

As per this tweet, Domingo Santana's stint begins November 10th on Licey, the same Dominican club Jason Rogers currently plays for.

 

The Puerto Rican league begins play on October 30th, so look for natives Hiram Burgos, Juan Centeno and Martin Maldonado after that time.

 

Burgos is scheduled for minor league free agency but his inclusion on the initial list released by the club hints that he may be back on a 2016 minor league deal.

 

Just "checked in" with Hiram and he indicated no deal is in place, his agent will be handling all that for him.

 

So we'll continue to report daily only on Brewers under team control for next season.

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Venezuela Box Friday 10/30

 

Hernan Perez, playing third base, 1-for-5 with an RBI double in a 12-5 win

 

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Dominican Box Friday 10/30

 

DH Jason Rogers, batting cleanup, 1-for-4 (double, run scored) in a 4-3 win

 

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Puerto Rico Box Friday 10/30

 

Juan Centeno, as the DH, 1-for-3 before being lifted for a pinch-runner, in a 2-0 loss

[reillymcshane]

 

Just "checked in" with Hiram and he indicated no deal is in place, his agent will be handling all that for him.

 

So we'll continue to report daily only on Brewers under team control for next season.

I would think Burgos could find a better situation than Milwaukee. The club has a ton of back of the rotation types. He seems like he'd be the 9th or 10th starter (Peralta, Garza, Jungmann, Nelson, Davies, Cravy, Wagner, Lopez to start with). Maybe the club feels he can be a long man and can promise him an honest chance. Otherwise, you'd think he could find a team that might offer a little better chance to make the big league club (or maybe not).

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Venezuela Box Saturday 10/31

 

Another impressive start for waiver claim RHP Junior Guerra (David Stearns' first pickup) --

 

6.2 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 5 K, 105 pitches (59 strikes), GB:FB 10:2

 

Aragua Top of the 1st

 

James Jones flies out to left fielder Ronnier Mustelier.

Alex Nunez grounds out, second baseman Carlos Colmenares to first baseman Cesar Suarez.

Teodoro Martinez strikes out swinging.

 

Aragua Top of the 2nd

 

Guillermo Quiroz strikes out swinging.

Sandy Leon singles on a ground ball to pitcher Junior Guerra.

Jose Martinez grounds into a double play, pitcher Junior Guerra to shortstop Heiker Meneses to second baseman Carlos Colmenares to first baseman Cesar Suarez. Sandy Leon out at 2nd.

 

Aragua Top of the 3rd

 

Herlis Rodriguez grounds out sharply, first baseman Cesar Suarez to pitcher Junior Guerra.

Argenis Diaz grounds out, second baseman Carlos Colmenares to first baseman Cesar Suarez.

Engelb Vielma flies out to left fielder Ronnier Mustelier.

 

Aragua Top of the 4th

 

James Jones doubles (3) on a fly ball to center fielder Jose Martinez.

Alex Nunez grounds out to first baseman Cesar Suarez. James Jones to 3rd.

Teodoro Martinez pops out to shortstop Heiker Meneses.

Guillermo Quiroz doubles (5) on a sharp ground ball to left fielder Ronnier Mustelier. James Jones scores.

Sandy Leon walks.

Jose Martinez grounds into a force out, fielded by second baseman Carlos Colmenares. Sandy Leon out at 2nd.

 

Aragua Top of the 5th

 

Herlis Rodriguez grounds out, shortstop Heiker Meneses to first baseman Cesar Suarez.

Argenis Diaz walks.

Engelb Vielma grounds out, second baseman Carlos Colmenares to first baseman Cesar Suarez. Argenis Diaz to 2nd.

James Jones strikes out swinging.

 

Aragua Top of the 6th

 

Alex Nunez grounds out softly, pitcher Junior Guerra to first baseman Cesar Suarez.

Teodoro Martinez pops out to shortstop Heiker Meneses.

Guillermo Quiroz strikes out swinging.

 

Aragua Top of the 7th

 

Sandy Leon grounds out, second baseman Carlos Colmenares to first baseman Cesar Suarez.

Jose Martinez singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Jose Martinez.

Herlis Rodriguez strikes out swinging.

Argenis Diaz triples (1) on a fly ball to right fielder Brian Burgamy. Jose Martinez scores.

Pitching Change: Sergio Escalona replaces Junior Guerra.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Anderson Hidalgo replaces Engelb Vielma.

Anderson Hidalgo called out on strikes.

 

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Unfortunately, for the other squad, it was a rough inning for RHP Yhonathan Barrios

 

La Guaira Bottom of the 6th

 

Pitching Change: Yhonathan Barrios replaces Austin Bibens-Dirkx.

Jose Martinez singles on a sharp ground ball to left fielder Teodoro Martinez.

Alex Cabrera pops out to first baseman Alex Nunez in foul territory.

Brian Burgamy singles on a line drive to left fielder Teodoro Martinez. Jose Martinez to 3rd.

Ronnier Mustelier lines out to right fielder Herlis Rodriguez.

Alberto Gonzalez doubles (2) on a sharp ground ball to left fielder Teodoro Martinez. Jose Martinez scores. Brian Burgamy scores.

Miguel Gonzalez reaches on a fielder's choice out, third baseman Argenis Diaz unassisted. Alberto Gonzalez out at 3rd.

 

La Guaira Bottom of the 7th

 

Heiker Meneses singles on a fly ball to right fielder Herlis Rodriguez.

Pitching Change: Alexis Rivero replaces Yhonathan Barrios.

Carlos Colmenares strikes out swinging.

Cesar Suarez strikes out swinging and Heiker Meneses caught stealing 2nd, catcher Sandy Leon to second baseman Jose Martinez.

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Late Box Score Catch-up: Venezuela Thursday 10/29

 

Gian Rizzo's club won, 12-4

 

Caracas Bottom of the 8th

 

Pitching Change: Gian Rizzo replaces Elvis Araujo.

Henry Alejandro Rodriguez flies out to right fielder Freddy Parejo.

Yhoxian Medina grounds out, second baseman Erick Salcedo to first baseman David Adams.

Edwin Garcia singles on a line drive to left fielder Ronald Bermudez.

Danry Vasquez doubles (2) on a fly ball to center fielder Lane Adams. Edwin Garcia scores.

Wynton Bernard pops out to third baseman Ray Olmedo in foul territory.

 

Yes, now 31 years old, that's 2005-2009 Brewer farmhand OF Freddy Parejo.

 

And recent Brewer farmhand RHP Eric Marzec got the win.

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Remember Juan Centeno's single from Friday night in Puerto Rico?

 

A 2015 Brevard County Manatee was the pinch-runner who replaced him --

 

Santurce Bottom of the 7th

 

Defensive switch from left field to first base for Brock Stassi.

Edwin Medina remains in the game as the left fielder.

Pitching Change: Tyler Herron replaces Hoby Milner.

Neftali Soto singles on a line drive to center fielder Danny Ortiz.

A. J. Jimenez flies out to center fielder Danny Ortiz.

Juan Centeno singles on a fly ball to right fielder Drew Robinson. Neftali Soto to 2nd.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Omar Garcia replaces Juan Centeno.

Jorge Padilla grounds into a double play, shortstop Elmer Reyes to second baseman Jesmuel Valentin to first baseman Brock Stassi. Omar Garcia out at 2nd.

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Dominican Box Saturday 10/31

 

Jason Rogers 1-for-4, RBI, 2 K's

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With flair!

 

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Dominican Box Sunday 11/1

 

1B Jason Rogers 2-for-5, R, RBI as his team falls 10-7

 

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Puerto Rico Box Score

 

C Juan Centeno 0-for-4, K, in a 5-4 loss

 

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Venezuela Box Score

 

3B Hernan Perez 0-for-3 in a 3-2 win

 

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Venezuela Box Score

 

RHP Gian Rizzo gets the hold in a 5-2 win

 

Margarita Bottom of the 6th

 

Pitching Change: Gian Rizzo replaces Ramon Garcia.

Jose Osuna singles on a line drive to right fielder Alex Romero.

Luis Castro strikes out swinging.

Omar Narvaez flies out to center fielder Lane Adams.

Chris Marrero pops out to second baseman Bryant Flete in foul territory.

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Dominican Box Monday 11/2

 

Jason Rogers, as the cleanup DH, 2-for-4 (double, RBI, run scored) in an 8-5 win.

 

 

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TWEET: News on Jean Segura, reminder on Domingo Santana

[Mass Haas]

For most players we follow here, winter ball has little purpose or meaning. However,

 

Arcia takes breakout route to MiLBY

Brewers prospect showed off on offense, defense at Double-A Biloxi

By Sam Dykstra / MiLB.com

 

What a tribute article -- fantastic.