2015-2016 Winter League Updates

[JohnBriggs12]

I don't honestly know what scouts don't see in Perez. I see a powerfully built guy who makes decent contact, is a plus fielder and still is in his mid 20's. Sure he didn't walk much as a Brewer, but batting where he was in the Brewer lineup just ahead of the pitcher, it pays to be a little aggressive there. I read all these posts about this 3rd base prospect here and this one there, and I ask myself what I'm missing on Perez. If I were running the Brewers, he'd get a full time shot.

[Jenkins5]

The fact he has absolutely zero ability to take a walk..... his batting average will be just as high as his on base percentage which means if he is not hitting at a high clip......he is pure worthless. He doesn't have a huge track record of always hitting the way a Scooter has to get away with a terrible approach at the plate

[Mass Haas]

Venezuela Box Wednesday 12/9

 

Rough game for his team (11-4 loss), but SS Orlando Arcia was 1-for-4 as he clubbed his first home run of the winter (his 6th extra-base hit). Arcia's line is now a fantastic .344/.405/.484 after 18 games. He was also part of three double plays on defense.

 

 

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Venezuela Box Wednesday 12/9

 

In a 10-7 loss, Hernan Perez, playing third base, was 1-for-5 (run, RBI). Teammate RF Ben Guez singled in three at-bats (two K's).

 

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Free agent RHP Jhoulys Chacin (soon to be 28 years old) had a nice night in Venezuela. Just saying, Brewers management...

 

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Puerto Rico Box Wednesday 12/9

 

SS Yadiel Rivera was 1-for-3 (one fielding error) in his club's 3-1 win.

 

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Puerto Rico Box Wednesday 12/9

 

Catcher Rene Garcia was 0-for-4 in his team's 3-2 road win.

 

BASERUNNING

CS: Rodriguez (1, 2nd base by Santiago, M/Garcia, R).

 

Why do they even try against this guy?

 

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Dominican Box Wednesday 12/9

 

In a ten-inning 2-1 walkoff win, SS Jonathan Villar was 1-for-2 (double, two walks, K). On defense, this was nice --

 

 

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Dominican Box Wednesday 12/9

 

In a 2-0 loss, Jason Rogers, playing left field, was 1-for-4 (one K), while RF Domingo Santana and his sub-.540 OPS through 19 games was 0-for-2 with a walk, and was pinch-hit for with a LH bat in the 9th.

[JohnBriggs12]

Glad I'm not the only one seeing tremendous possible value in Chacin. Hope Brewer scouts on this guy. He's just the type the Pirates make hay with.

[Mass Haas]

Newcomers in winter ball--

 

New minor league free agent signee RHP Daniel Tillman has made 12 appearances in the Puerto Rico Winter League, the most recent on December 1st (stats). Super impressive in the small winter sample.

 

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22-year-old Minor League Phase Rule 5 RHP Kender Villegas (Cardinals) made two appearances in Venezuela back in October. They were brief and rough (19.29 ERA).

[Mass Haas]

Venezuelan Box Thursday 12/10

 

David Stearns' very first 40-man roster move continues to look just fine as soon-to-be 31-year-old RHP Junior Guerra spun another four shutout innings -- Guerra sure looks like a perfect swingman option for the big league club, which has a bunch of one-inning bullpen guys on the 40-man...

 

4 IP, I H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 WP, 4 K, 59 pitches (38 strikes), GB:FO 5:1

 

Guerra was also staked to a 12-0 lead after three innings. He was scheduled to go that distance (or 60 pitches).

 

Zulia Top of the 1st

 

Levi Michael grounds out, third baseman Sean Burroughs to first baseman Cesar Suarez.

Ali Castillo grounds out, shortstop Heiker Meneses to first baseman Cesar Suarez.

Alex Romero singles on a ground ball to left fielder Ronnier Mustelier.

With Jose Pirela batting, wild pitch by Junior Guerra, Alex Romero to 2nd.

Jose Pirela grounds out, shortstop Heiker Meneses to first baseman Cesar Suarez.

 

Zulia Top of the 2nd

 

Mark Minicozzi grounds out softly, second baseman Alberto Gonzalez to first baseman Cesar Suarez.

Tyler Austin strikes out swinging.

Francisco Arcia walks.

David Adams grounds out softly, second baseman Alberto Gonzalez to first baseman Cesar Suarez.

 

Zulia Top of the 3rd

 

Ray Olmedo lines out to first baseman Cesar Suarez.

Levi Michael strikes out swinging.

Ali Castillo called out on strikes.

 

Zulia Top of the 4th

 

Alex Romero lines out to shortstop Heiker Meneses.

Jose Pirela flies out to center fielder Odubel Herrera.

Mark Minicozzi strikes out swinging.

 

Teammate RHP Jim Miller pitched well in his one frame, but boy, that's some category of vulture win, tossing the 5th inning with that big lead --

 

Zulia Top of the 5th

 

Pitching Change: Jim Miller replaces Junior Guerra.

Tyler Austin strikes out swinging.

Francisco Arcia grounds out, second baseman Alberto Gonzalez to first baseman Cesar Suarez.

David Adams strikes out swinging.

 

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Venezuelan Box Thursday 12/10

 

SS Orlando Arcia 0-for-4 in a 7-3 loss

 

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Dominican Box Thursday 12/10

 

SS Jonathan Villar was 1-for-3 (R, RBI, one K) in a 4-2 win. He did commit his 10th error in 30 games, ouch.

 

On the other side of the box score, Jason Rogers, playing first base, was 1-for-4 (run). Rogers has a nine-game hit streak, although only one of those games has been with more than a single base hit. Jason wraps up his winter season Friday in what will be his 38th winter game.

 

Rogers' teammate, RF Domingo Santana's winter-to-forget continued, as he was 0-for-4 (one K).

 

Translated -- Isn't there anyone who give away a trip to CHINA to Domingo Santana?

 

Tough crowd, Dominican twitter fans, and that's like the mildest...

 

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Puerto Rico was idle Thursday.

[Outlander]

Small sample size but yes Santana has been pretty horrible and striking out even more than usual. There has been a lot of talk of moving Braun to first so he can play but don't think that should even really be a consideration this year.

[Mass Haas]

Nice surprise Friday night in the Dominican --

 

Box / Game Log (Game still in progress as of this post time, follow-up later)

 

RHP Ariel Pena debuted for Licey, and posted a fine line:

 

4 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, 1 WP, only 32 pitches needed (24 strikes), GB:FO 5:2

 

Remember, Pena has no minor league options remaining.

 

Estrellas Top of the 1st

 

Elian Herrera pops out to shortstop Marco Hernandez.

Junior Lake strikes out swinging.

Tyler White walks.

Audy Ciriaco grounds out, second baseman Taylor Featherston to first baseman Sean Halton.

 

Estrellas Top of the 2nd

 

Aneury Tavarez singles on a soft fly ball to center fielder Engel Beltre.

Michael Martinez pops out to shortstop Marco Hernandez.

Pedro Florimon strikes out swinging. Aneury Tavarez steals (4) 2nd base.

Audry Perez grounds out, third baseman Diory Hernandez to first baseman Sean Halton.

 

Estrellas Top of the 3rd

 

Gustavo Nunez grounds out, third baseman Diory Hernandez to first baseman Sean Halton.

Elian Herrera walks.

Junior Lake called out on strikes.

With Tyler White batting, Elian Herrera steals (2) 2nd base.

Tyler White flies out to right fielder Mel Rojas Jr.

 

Estrellas Top of the 4th

 

Audy Ciriaco singles on a ground ball to left fielder Jason Rogers.

Aneury Tavarez reaches on a force attempt, fielding error by second baseman Taylor Featherston. Audy Ciriaco to 3rd. Aneury Tavarez to 2nd.

Michael Martinez out on a sacrifice fly to right fielder Mel Rojas Jr. Audy Ciriaco scores.

With Pedro Florimon batting, wild pitch by Ariel Pena, Aneury Tavarez to 3rd.

Pedro Florimon strikes out swinging.

Audry Perez grounds out, shortstop Marco Hernandez to first baseman Sean Halton.

 

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All the rest of the Winter updates by the AM, as per usual...

[Mass Haas]

Nice surprise Friday night in the Dominican --

 

Box / Game Log (Game still in progress as of this post time, follow-up later)

 

Ariel Pena was saddled with the loss despite only allowing the one unearned run in this 2-1 loss.

 

Jason Rogers, playing left field, was 0-for-2 with two walks, and completed his winter work. Safe travels home, Jason!

 

Rogers finishes his 38-game stint batting .273 (40-for-147, ten XBH's, including three HR's). Seven walks a bit low -- overall, certainly nothing spectacular, but a decent stay, and Jason pocketed some coin along the way .

 

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Dominican Box Friday 12/11

 

SS Jonathan Villar 0-for-3 in a 7-3 loss

 

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Puerto Rico Box Saturday 12/11

 

Catcher Rene Garcia 2-for-4 with two RBI in a 7-3 loss; nobody dared run against him.

 

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Venezuela Box Friday 12/11

 

SS Orlando Arcia 1-for-4 (one K) in a 5-2 loss

 

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Venezuela Box Friday 12/11

 

Third baseman Hernan Perez is slugging .477 (!) and did this in his 1-for-5 night in an 11-6 win --

 

Aragua Bottom of the 6th

 

Pitching Change: Sergio Escalona replaces Jake Hale.

Alex Nunez flies out to right fielder Jose Martinez.

Pitching Change: Ramon A. Ramirez replaces Sergio Escalona.

Hernan Perez homers (7) on a line drive to center field.

 

Perez' teammate, Ben Guez, saw late action in center field, had one successful at-bat --

 

Aragua Bottom of the 8th

 

Pitching Change: Rafael Cova replaces Kyler Newby.

Wuilmer Becerra reaches on a throwing error by shortstop Heiker Meneses.

Ben Guez singles on a line drive to left fielder Ronnier Mustelier. Wuilmer Becerra to 3rd.

 

Translated reporting gives an indication of how big a microscope American players come under in Venezuela --

 

Outfielder Ben Guez, one of the last imported join the cause of the Tigers this season, is under fire from high command, because of low numbers and a tendency to add a high amount of strikeouts.

 

Guez has two doubles and a homer in 11 games, but with 21 strikeouts in 41 innings. That figure is almost triple his 9 hits, as of Friday.

 

"We still hope that can hit, but it works, we must do something," said the manager Eduardo Perez to journalist Gabriel Molina.

 

Guez has a line of .238 / .256 / .357, with a .613 OPS. O'Koyea Dickson, with a .687 OPS had to be fired, a couple of weeks ago.

[Mass Haas]

Venezuela Box Saturday 12/12

 

In a 4-3 loss, Javier Betancourt's team was 0-for-15 with RISP. The 20-year-old made an appearance for the first time in nine days, flying out as a pinch-hitter.

 

On the other side of the box score, RHP Jim Miller stranded two inherited runners and earned a hold for his one-batter stint --

 

Caracas Top of the 8th

 

Cleuluis Rondon walks.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Harold Castro replaces Albert Cordero.

Harold Castro bunt pops out to catcher Miguel Gonzalez in foul territory.

Trayvon Robinson walks. Cleuluis Rondon to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Sergio Escalona replaces Ryan Kussmaul.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Javier Betancourt replaces Danry Vasquez.

Javier Betancourt flies out to left fielder Ronnier Mustelier.

Pitching Change: Jim Miller replaces Sergio Escalona.

Alex Gonzalez pops out to shortstop Heiker Meneses.

 

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Venezuela Box Saturday 12/12

 

Well, their team lost a 16-3 home game, and 3B Hernan Perez was 0-for-4, but Ben Guez, playing center field, had a nice game, hitting a two-run HR in the 5th that made it a 4-2 game at the time. Guez finished 1-for-2 (walk, K).

 

So "Ben Guez" is a short name, right? But the announcer stretches out the pronunciation here a bit --

 

 

Sweet play by Hernan Perez at third base --

 

 

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Venezuela Box Saturday 12/12

 

In a 3-0 win, SS Orlando Arcia was 1-for-3 with a walk and run scored (.320/.384/.440 in 21 games).

 

Swoon...

 

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No Dominican or Puerto Rico games Saturday...

[Mass Haas]

Venezuela Box Sunday 12/13

 

RHP Jim Miller took the loss - he was trusted late in a tight game and pitched a scoreless 9th, but his fellow reliever couldn't strand a runner in the 10th for him --

 

Caracas Top of the 9th

 

Pitching Change: Jim Miller replaces Kyler Newby.

Jesus Guzman walks.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Yhoxian Medina replaces Jesus Guzman.

Brock Stassi flies out to right fielder Jose Martinez.

Yorvit Torrealba singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Jose Martinez. Yhoxian Medina to 3rd.

Danry Vasquez pops out to shortstop Heiker Meneses.

Cleuluis Rondon pops out to second baseman Carlos Sanchez.

 

Caracas Top of the 10th

 

Harold Castro singles on a fly ball to left fielder Yonathan Daza.

Trayvon Robinson out on a sacrifice bunt, pitcher Jim Miller to first baseman Cesar Suarez. Harold Castro to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Gregory Infante replaces Jim Miller.

Daniel Mayora grounds out, second baseman Carlos Sanchez to first baseman Cesar Suarez. Harold Castro to 3rd.

Gregory Infante intentionally walks Felix Perez.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Alex Gonzalez replaces Yhoxian Medina.

With Alex Gonzalez batting, wild pitch by Gregory Infante, Harold Castro scores. Felix Perez to 2nd.

Alex Gonzalez singles on a ground ball to center fielder Odubel Herrera. Felix Perez scores.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Javier Betancourt replaces Alex Gonzalez.

With Brock Stassi batting, Javier Betancourt steals (1) 2nd base.

Brock Stassi strikes out swinging.

 

Young Javier Betancourt did not get an AB, but was quick as seen above.

 

Member of Wisconsin's 2015 coaching staff --

 

La Guaira Bottom of the 7th

 

Jorge Alfaro called out on strikes.

Heiker Meneses hits a ground-rule double (4) on a fly ball to right field.

Yonathan Daza strikes out swinging.

Pitching Change: Victor Garate replaces Loiger Padron.

Carlos Sanchez called out on strikes.

 

Caracas Top of the 8th

 

Tiburones de La Guaira Third Base Coach Liu Rodriguez ejected by HP umpire Jorge Teran.

Trayvon Robinson grounds out, second baseman Carlos Sanchez to first baseman Cesar Suarez.

Daniel Mayora strikes out swinging.

Felix Perez flies out to center fielder Odubel Herrera.

 

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Venezuela Box Sunday 12/13

 

Another big night for 3B Hernan Perez - 3-for-4, two runs (one K). Up to a .790 OPS in 47 games, impressive.

 

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The Dominican League had their All-Star Game, but no current Brewers took part.

 

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Puerto Rico had their game as well, but there's no box score currently available (RHP Hiram Burgos named earlier).

[Mass Haas]

Venezuela Box Monday 12/14

 

On one of the quietest nights of the winter season thus far, SS Orlando Arcia the only player in action, 0-for-3 (one K) in a 6-1 loss.

[Mass Haas]

Venezuela Box Tuesday 12/15

 

in a 7-4 victory, SS Orlando Arcia, bumped up to 3rd in the order, was 2-for-4 (double, run). He did commit an error, only his 3rd in 23 winter games.

 

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Venezuela Box Tuesday 12/15

 

40-man roster RHP Junior Guerra likely could have done without the four walks, but five K's helped him through another 4.1 scoreless innings in his start as his team would win 6-1 --

 

Check out the 3rd inning Houdini job by Guerra, who was pulled when he reached 75 pitches in the 5th:

 

Magallanes Top of the 1st

 

Ezequiel Carrera lines out to left fielder Brian Burgamy.

Luis Antonio Rodriguez singles on a sharp ground ball to right fielder Jose Martinez.

Ronny Cedeno strikes out swinging.

Adonis Garcia singles on a fly ball to left fielder Brian Burgamy. Luis Antonio Rodriguez to 2nd.

Adron Chambers grounds out sharply, first baseman Cesar Suarez to pitcher Junior Guerra.

 

Magallanes Top of the 2nd

 

Jose Martinez walks.

Mario Lisson walks. Jose Martinez to 2nd.

Lew Ford strikes out swinging.

Jesus Sucre grounds into a double play, shortstop Heiker Meneses to second baseman Carlos Sanchez to first baseman Cesar Suarez. Mario Lisson out at 2nd.

 

Magallanes Top of the 3rd

 

Ezequiel Carrera walks.

With Luis Antonio Rodriguez batting, throwing error by Junior Guerra on the pickoff attempt, Ezequiel Carrera to 2nd.

Luis Antonio Rodriguez singles on a line drive to center fielder Carlos Colmenares. Ezequiel Carrera to 3rd.

Ronny Cedeno grounds out, third baseman Alberto Gonzalez to first baseman Cesar Suarez. Luis Antonio Rodriguez to 2nd.

Adonis Garcia walks.

Adron Chambers called out on strikes.

Jose Martinez flies out to center fielder Carlos Colmenares.

 

Magallanes Top of the 4th

 

Mario Lisson called out on strikes.

Lew Ford singles on a line drive to left fielder Brian Burgamy. Lew Ford advances to 2nd, on a fielding error by left fielder Brian Burgamy.

Navegantes challenged (tag play), call on the field was upheld: Jesus Sucre reaches on a fielder's choice out, shortstop Heiker Meneses to third baseman Alberto Gonzalez. Lew Ford out at 3rd.

Ezequiel Carrera grounds out to first baseman Cesar Suarez.

 

Magallanes Top of the 5th

 

Luis Antonio Rodriguez called out on strikes.

Pitching Change: Ramon A. Ramirez replaces Junior Guerra.

Ronny Cedeno strikes out swinging.

Adonis Garcia reaches on a throwing error by third baseman Alberto Gonzalez. Adonis Garcia to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Jose Alvarado replaces Ramon A. Ramirez.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Abel Nieves replaces Adron Chambers.

With Abel Nieves batting, Adonis Garcia steals (4) 3rd base.

Abel Nieves called out on strikes.

 

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Venezuela Box Tuesday 12/15

 

In a 9-1 win, 3B Hernan Perez was 2-for-5 (run), while it was a big game for Ben Guez, playing CF, 2-for-3 (walk, two RBI, CS, one K).

 

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Puerto Rico Box Tuesday 12/15

 

Shortstop Yadiel Rivera was 0-for-3 (RBI groundout, one K), in a 7-4 win. Rivera's 14-game winter stint (6-for-51) has dropped his stellar Arizona Fall League stint to a combined fall/winter .234 (29-for-124).

 

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Puerto Rico Box Tuesday 12/15

 

Catcher and big league camp invite Rene Garcia went 1-for-4 (two RBI, one K) in a 6-4 loss. No baserunners took a chance on his arm.

 

On the winning side, RHP Hiram Burgos (another big league camp invite) netted a hold with a scoreless inning --

 

Carolina Top of the 7th

 

Pitching Change: Hiram Burgos replaces Randy Fontanez.

Ozzie Martinez walks.

Irving Falu grounds into a double play, shortstop Elmer Reyes to second baseman Jesmuel Valentin to first baseman Kennys Vargas. Ozzie Martinez out at 2nd.

Jesus Feliciano singles on a line drive to right fielder Dylan Cozens.

Jeff Dominguez called out on strikes.

[JohnBriggs12]

Yadiel Rivera's numbers in AFL were unsustainable (high BABIP and high K rate) so not surprised he's struggling now.

[Jenkins5]

Think they need to shut Rivera down. Been a long season for him & appears he is burnt out. All minor league season, September call up, AFL now WInter leage....that's a lot of ball. Only 2 months until he reports 4 MLB camp

[Mass Haas]

Puerto Rico Box Wednesday 12/16

 

SS Yadiel Rivera heard our rumblings and responded with a 3-for-3 game (double, run scored, sacrifice bunt) in a 5-0 win.

 

On the other side of the box score, catcher Rene Garcia was 0-for-3 and threw out one of two baserunners on steal attempts (threw out Javier Baez).

 

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Puerto Rico Box Wednesday 12/16

 

CF Omar Garcia got a rare start in his team's 2-1 win. He was 0-for-2 with a walk (caught stealing for the first time in four attempts this winter). Garcia has switched teams, and this was his first game action with Caguas; although he had appeared in 12 games prior, he had only worked four AB's in those games. Perhaps now he'll see more regular playing time, although he was pinch-hit for late in this one.

 

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Venezuela Box Wednesday 12/16

 

Second baseman Javier Betancourt (K-Rod trade) was 0-for-3 batting 9th in his team's 6-2 home win.

 

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Venezuela Box Wednesday 12/16

 

In a 12-1 drubbing, SS Orlando Arcia was 0-for-3 (walk, fielding error).

 

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Venezuela Box Wednesday 12/16

 

In a 15-1 win, despite an early run of strikeouts during his Latin stint, Ben Guez, again in CF, is now winning over fans (tweet), and was 3-for-4 with a walk here, falling a triple shy of a cycle (two runs, two RBI, one K). Guez now sports a fine .913 OPS after 15 games.

 

Here's his home run, crushed to center --

 

 

Teammate Hernan Perez was 1-for-6 (RBI, caught stealing) in the romp.

 

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Dominican Box Wednesday 12/16

 

Domingo Santana was 0-for-4 as the DH (walk, K, caught stealing -- gee, rough night on the basepaths overall for the Brewers' guys), but Santana's team managed a 6-5 win. Santana has had an awful 75-at bat stint, just 14 hits (.187), only two of those for extra bases. He has struck out in 34.6% of his at-bats.

 

Today's translated Dominican fan Domingo Santana tweet--

 

The manager of the #Licey seems to have an affair with Domingo Santana because I do not understand how gets it to bat knowing as it is...

[Mass Haas]

Venezuela Box Thursday 12/17

 

 

That was the 8th HR this winter for Hernan Perez in 197 AB's. That matches a professional career high set in 2011 in the Midwest League in 503 AB's.

 

Teammate CF Ben Guez was 0-for-4 (run, two K's) in a 4-0 win.

 

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Leagues in Puerto Rico and the Dominican were idle Thursday.

[Mass Haas]

First off, thanks Brewers, for making all those Jason Rogers winter league updates somewhat obsolete...

 

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Puerto Rico Box Friday 12/18

 

In a 6-3 loss, shortstop Yadiel Rivera was 0-for-4 (two K's) with a throwing error (3rd in 16 winter games).

 

For the winning squad, RHP Hiram Burgos was brought in, in the 8th, to close out what was then a 5-0 game, but the final inning did not go as planned, and the go-ahead run actually stepped up to the plate --

 

Santurce Bottom of the 8th

 

Pitching Change: Hiram Burgos replaces Hoby Milner.

Yadiel Rivera strikes out swinging.

Reymond Fuentes singles on a line drive to center fielder Isaac Ballou.

Christian Vazquez strikes out swinging.

Robert Andino pops out to second baseman Jesmuel Valentin.

 

Santurce Bottom of the 9th

 

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Kevin Rivera replaces Javier Baez.

Kevin Rivera strikes out swinging.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Ismael Salgado replaces Neftali Soto.

Ismael Salgado doubles (1) on a fly ball to left fielder Danny Ortiz.

Jose Lozada singles on a line drive to left fielder Danny Ortiz. Ismael Salgado to 3rd.

Rene Rivera walks. Jose Lozada to 2nd.

Ruben Sosa singles on a fly ball to center fielder Isaac Ballou. Ismael Salgado scores. Jose Lozada scores. Rene Rivera to 2nd.

Yadiel Rivera flies out to right fielder Edwin Medina.

Reymond Fuentes singles on a fly ball to center fielder Isaac Ballou. Rene Rivera scores. Ruben Sosa to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Fernando Cabrera replaces Hiram Burgos.

Christian Vazquez hit by pitch. Ruben Sosa to 3rd. Reymond Fuentes to 2nd.

Robert Andino called out on strikes.

 

Final line for Burgos: 1.2 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 1 BB, 3 K

 

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Puerto Rico Box Friday 12/18

 

Perfect game for catcher Rene Garcia in a 4-2 win (2-for-2, double, walk, HBP, run, RBI).

 

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Dominican Box Friday 12/18

 

SS Jonathan Villar was 0-for-3 (BB, K, RBI) in his team's 6-3 win

 

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Venezuela Box Friday 12/18

 

In a 4-3 home loss, 3B Hernan Perez had a rare quiet night (0-for-5, one K), while teammate CF Ben Guez fared better (1-for-2, two walks, outfield assist).

 

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No Brewers here -- unless you count former Brewers farmhand Rob Bryson (Sabathia trade) -- who surrendered the bomb, but just to show you what a walk-off extra-inning grand slam looks like in Venezuela --

 

[Mass Haas]

Venezuela Box Saturday 12/19

 

In a 4-1 loss, 3B Hernan Perez, playing in his 52nd game of the winter, was 0-for-4 (one K), while CF Ben Guez was 0-for-2 (HBP, two K's).

 

Tonight's translated tweet should be familiar:

 

That impatience of Hernán Pérez...

 

Now with eight walks in 206 winter at-bats...

 

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Venezuela Box Saturday 12/19

 

In a 4-0 win, SS Orlando Arcia was 0-for-2 but walked twice to lift his OBP to .376 in 25 games.

 

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Dominican Box Saturday 12/19

 

In a 4-1 loss, RF Domingo Santana was 1-for-4 (one K), and following the single, this happened --

 

Licey Bottom of the 4th

 

Domingo Santana singles on a line drive to center fielder Marcell Ozuna.

Joey Terdoslavich pops out to first baseman Maikel Franco in foul territory.

With Diory Hernandez batting, Domingo Santana picked off and caught stealing 2nd base, pitcher Rafael Perez to first baseman Maikel Franco to shortstop Richard Urena.

Diory Hernandez grounds out, third baseman Hanser Alberto to first baseman Maikel Franco.

 

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Dominican Box Saturday 12/19

 

SS Jonathan Villar had an eventful game in his team's 1-0 win, his 33rd game of the winter. Villar was perfect at the plate (1-for-1 with three walks, now with 19 walks in 104 AB's, sweet), he stole his 11th base (in 12 tries), but also committed his 11th error, this one on a throw.

 

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Puerto Rico Box Saturday 12/19

 

Yadi, time for some rest!

 

In a 7-5 loss, SS Yadiel Rivera, batting 9th, was 0-for-3 and was pinch-hit for in the 9th. Rivera is batting .148 (9-for-61, four walks) since rushing home after the Arizona Fall League season.

 

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Puerto Rico Box Saturday 12/19

 

Catcher Rene Garcia has a respectable .703 OPS after 28 games, he was 2-for-4 (double, RBI, run) in his team's 6-1 victory.

[Mass Haas]

Hopefully not a concern -- RHP Ariel Pena made his Dominican debut a week ago Friday on the 11th, four full innings his first time out (although efficient), but hasn't appeared since.

[Mass Haas]

Venezuela Box Sunday 12/20

 

Shortstop Orlando Arcia is the gift that keeps on giving this season.

 

In his team's 7-4 win, Arcia was on base four times, 2-for-3 (triple, two HBP, two runs, three RBI, one K). His line is a gaudy .311/.396/.444 in 26 games (.841 OPS).

 

Watch Arcia's triple --

 

 

Arcia did commit his 5th error.

 

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Venezuela Box Sunday 12/20

 

In a 6-1 loss, 3B Hernan Perez was 1-for-4 (double, run, one K), while teammate Ben Guez, playing left field in this one, was 1-for-3 (one K).

 

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Dominican Box Sunday 12/20

 

In a 2-1 loss, Domingo Santana, playing left field, was 0-for-4 (one K).

 

By any imaginable standard, Santana has had a hideous 23-game stint.

 

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Dominican Box Sunday 12/20

 

In a 3-2 win, SS Jonathan Villar continued his ultra-patient winter with a 1-for-2 afternoon (two walks, one K).

 

Villar was 1-for-2 on the basepaths as well (now 12-for-14 in SB attempts in 34 games).

 

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This was typed on December 1st --

 

Puerto Rico Box Tuesday 12/1

 

In a suspended game tied 2-2 after nine innings, catcher Rene Garcia was 1-for-3 (walk, RBI, one stolen base against on defense).

 

On the other side of the box score, shortstop Yadiel Rivera left his hot bat in Arizona, as an 0-for-4 night (one K) has him at .105 (3-for-28, no walks) in his some-might-say "rushed" winter league stint.

 

This game ended with neither player seeing additional action, Rivera's team walked off 3-2 in ten innings.

 

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Puerto Rico Box Sunday 12/20

 

In the regularly scheduled game, Rivera's team won again, 3-0. Yadiel was 0-for-3 (one K), committed his 4th error (18 games), and is now batting .141 (9-for-64).

 

For the losing squad, catcher Rene Garcia was 1-for-4.

 

Oh, and check this out --

 

Santurce Bottom of the 1st

 

Ruben Sosa walks.

With Christian Vazquez batting, Ruben Sosa caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Rene Garcia to shortstop Ozzie Martinez.

 

Santurce Bottom of the 4th

 

Reymond Fuentes pops out to third baseman Jose Rivera in foul territory.

Javier Baez singles on a line drive to left fielder Dayron Varona.

With Juan Silva batting, Javier Baez caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Rene Garcia to second baseman Irving Falu.

 

Santurce Bottom of the 7th

 

Ruben Sosa walks.

With Christian Vazquez batting, Ruben Sosa caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Rene Garcia to second baseman Irving Falu.

 

Sky Sox pitchers are going to love this guy.

 

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Puerto Rico Box Sunday 12/20

 

For the second time in a week, Omar Garcia's pinch-running stint was "not good" --

 

Caguas Top of the 8th

 

Dickie Joe Thon remains in the game as the third baseman.

Pitching Change: Dereck Rodriguez replaces Hoby Milner.

Bryce Brentz singles on a ground ball to center fielder Isaac Ballou.

Pitching Change: Alex Claudio replaces Dereck Rodriguez.

Johnny Monell grounds into a force out, shortstop Elmer Reyes to second baseman Jesmuel Valentin. Bryce Brentz out at 2nd. Johnny Monell to 1st.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Trever Adams replaces Jaime Ortiz.

Pitching Change: Jonathan Albaladejo replaces Alex Claudio.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-runner Omar Garcia replaces Johnny Monell.

With Trever Adams batting, Omar Garcia caught stealing 2nd base, catcher Roberto Perez to second baseman Jesmuel Valentin.

Trever Adams strikes out swinging.

 

Garcia's team would lose, 5-4.

[JohnBriggs12]

Generally speaking I don't think teams put a ton of stock in Winter League stats, but when they are skewed as badly as Santana's are, they have to be concerned.

[pacopete4]

Generally speaking I don't think teams put a ton of stock in Winter League stats, but when they are skewed as badly as Santana's are, they have to be concerned.

 

.293/.370/.341/.711 is something they should be concerned with? I mean it's not stellar by any means but its not horrid and it's only been 10 games (46 PA).

[Outlander]

Generally speaking I don't think teams put a ton of stock in Winter League stats, but when they are skewed as badly as Santana's are, they have to be concerned.

 

.293/.370/.341/.711 is something they should be concerned with? I mean it's not stellar by any means but its not horrid and it's only been 10 games (46 PA).

Not sure what player stats those are but they are not Santana. 181/244/217/461

[pacopete4]

Generally speaking I don't think teams put a ton of stock in Winter League stats, but when they are skewed as badly as Santana's are, they have to be concerned.

 

.293/.370/.341/.711 is something they should be concerned with? I mean it's not stellar by any means but its not horrid and it's only been 10 games (46 PA).

Not sure what player stats those are but they are not Santana. 181/244/217/461

 

 

http://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.cgi?id=santan002dom

 

is it not the 2015 stat line I am seeing?