Monday, June 11, 2018

Dominican Summer League Cardinals Notebook 6-11-18

Ludwin Jimenez - Dominican Summer League Cardinals Red


The Dominican Summer League Cardinals Blue started off the season with a bang as they won five of their first seven contests.  The Blue are currently tied for second place in the South Division and are one game out of first place.  They have a 2-2 record defending home and 3-0 on the road.

The Dominican Summer League Cardinals Red started off the season season on the slower side as they lost four of their first seven games and finished the week off on a two-game losing streak.  The Red are tied for fifth place in the San Pedro Division and are two games out of first place.  They are 2-1 at home and 1-3 when visiting.

Week In Review:

Cardinals Blue beat Twins 15-5:  The Cardinals collected 13 hits and 12 walks, scoring 14 runs in the first two innings.  Luis Rodriguez lead the way with a grand slam and a couple more RBIs.  Darlyn Del Villar added one triple, one home run, two walks, and three RBIs.  Dionis Zamora struck out four, walked three, and allowed one run over five innings in the start.

Cubs Two beat Cardinals Red 6-5:  The Cardinals took the lead in the fourth but the bullpen couldn't hang on by the seventh.  Jose Geronimo struck out one over the final two hitless/scoreless innings for the Cardinals.  Joerlin De Los Santos singled, doubled, walked twice, and drove in one run.

Twins beat Cardinals Blue 15-4:  The tide changed in the second game of the series as the Cardinals racked up seven errors and both pitching and hitting struggled.  Darlin Moquete singled, doubled, walked, and drove in one run.  Francis Ventura started and was removed after nine batters.  He gave up four hits, seven runs (five earned), and one walk.

Cardinals Red beat Cubs Two 5-4:  The Cardinals jumped out in front in the first inning and held on to win, with the help of the Cubs errors.  Ludwin Jimenez struck out eight and allowed three hits and two runs (one home run) over five innings.  Nelson Prada pitched three scoreless innings of relief and struck out four.  Jesus Orecchia doubled, walked, and knocked in two runs.

Cardinals Blue beat Phillies Red 16-7:  The Cardinals scored 16 runs on 16 hits and three walks, with six coming in the first inning and seven in the sixth.  Diowill Burgos and Jose Zapata each drove in three runs and Carlos Soler, Jean Selmo, and Pablo Gomez each added two RBIs a piece.

Phillies White beat Cardinals Red 10-9:  The contest came down to the wire, with errors playing a major factor, but the Phillies pulled it off in the end.  Adanson Cruz and Francisco Hernandez each contributed two RBIs a piece.

Cardinals Blue beat Phillies Red 13-10:  Both teams exchanged multiple run innings throughout the contest and each racked up a fair share of errors.  Darlyn Del Villar singled, doubled twice, walked, and drove in two runs.  Yowelfy Roasrio collected two singles, one double, and two RBIs.  Inohan Paniagua started and lasted just six batters.

Cardinals Red beat Phillies White 15-11:  The Cardinals Red showed they too could score like the blue squad.  The Redbirds took on and held the lead throughout the contest and nearly coughed it up in the later innings.  Joyser Garcia collects two singled and three RBIs.  Franklin Soto had three singles, one double, and two RBIs.  Angel Cuenca pitched three innings of scoreless relief for the winning decision.

Cardinal Blue beat Angels 10-6:  The Cardinals came from behind, taking advantage of errors committed by the Angels to win.  Freddy DeJesus hit a grand slam in the sixth inning and Diomedes Del Rio hit a two-run shot in the same frame.  Hector Soto racked up seven strike out despite giving up four hits and three runs in the five inning start.

Cardinals Red beat Mets Two 10-5:  The Cardinals came from behind to double up the Mets, taking advantage of a handful of errors.  Franklin Soto singled, tripled, and drove in four runs.  Claudio Ramirez hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning.  Hector De Los Santos pitched three scoreless innings for the winning decision.

Cardinals Blue beat Angels 10-0Julio Puello, Leonardo Taveras, and Freddy Pacheco combined for the three-hit, three-walk, and 13 strikeout shutout.  Jean Selmo singled, doubled, walked, and drove in three runs.  Leudy Pena hit a two-run homer in the second and Darlyn Del Villar added two singles, one double, one walk, and two RBIs.

Mets Two beat Cardinals Red 7-6:  Another close game by the Red squad, but they just couldn't hold on.  Jose Moreno struck out seven but did allow four runs over the five inning start.  Luis Montano singled, tripled, and drove in two runs on the offense side.

Nationals beat Cardinals Blue 20-6Francis Ventura was off to a good start and seemed to wear out in the fifth.  The Nationals kept hammering away at the Cardinals pitching for the remainder of the contest.  Yowefly Rosario singled, tripled, walked, and drove in one run as the offense highlight.  Freddy DeJesus was give the free pass three times and also added an RBI.

Diamondbacks Two beat Cardinals Red 2-1:  Both pitching staffs were on their game, but errors bit the Redbirds in the end.  Ludwin Jimenez struck out seven over the four inning start and Luis Ortiz followed with another scoreless four innings.  Claudio Ramirez doubled, walked, and drove in the only run.


Who's Hot:

Darlyn Del Villar (Blue) has a five-game hit streak which includes scoring a run and walking in last four consecutive contests.  The 17-year old right-handed hitter went 10-for-24 (.417) with four doubles, five RBIs (two w/two-outs), eight runs, nine walks, and three strikeouts.  He played six games at shortstop where he assisted in four double plays and committed five errors (three fielding and two throwing).

Pablo Gomez (Blue) has connected for a hit in each of his seven games and nine if including last season.  The 18-year old right-handed hitter went 10-for-33 (.303) with three doubles, one triple, six RBIs, seven runs, one walk, three stolen bases, seven strikeouts, one caught stealing, and grounded into one double play.  He played six games at second base (assisted in four double plays and one throwing error) and one game at third base.

Ludwin Jimenez (Red) made two solid starts this past week.  The 16-year old right-hander started on June 4th and allowed three hits, two runs (one earned), one home run, one walk, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck eight out.  He gave up two hits, no runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck seven out over four innings on June 9th.

Luis Montano (Red) has a seven-game on base streak to extend in the next period.  The 18-year old left-handed hitter went 9-for-26 (.346) with one triple, four RBIs, nine runs, four walks, one hit by pitch, one sac fly, nine strikeouts, and two caught stealing.  He played seven games in right field with one outfield assist and one throwing error.

Yowelfy Roasio (Blue) has a six-game hit and run scored streak and has drove in a run in last two contests.  The 18-year old right-handed hitter went 13-for-29 (.448) with four doubles, four triples, five RBIs (four w/two-outs), six runs, four walks, one hit by pitch, two stolen bases, and seven strikeouts.  He played six games at third base (two throwing errors) and one at shortstop.

Jean Selmo (Blue) has a three-game hit streak which includes a double and RBI in each contest.  The 18-year old right-handed hitter went 6-for-11 (.545) with three doubles, six RBIs (three w/two-outs), three runs, two walks, one stolen base, and three strikeouts.  He played two games at first base and one in left field.

Carlos Soler (Blue) has a four-game on base streak to extend in the next period.  The 18-year old left-handed hitter went 9-for-25 (.360) with two triples, one home run, eight RBIs (three w/two-outs), eight runs, six walks, one sac fly, and six walks.  He played five games in center field (three outfield assists and one fielding error) and one as designated hitter.

Who's Not:

Rodard Avelino (Red) coughed up two runs in each of his two appearances.  The 19-year old right-hander was called from the bullpen on June 4th and pitched to five batter without recording an out.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, three walks, and threw one wild pitch.  On June 8th, he gave up one hit, two earned runs, three walks, and threw two wild pitches.  The July 2, 2016 had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 2-to-0.

Allinson Benitez (Red) picked up where he left off last season.  The 18-year old right-hander started on June 5th and allowed four hits four runs (two earned), and three walks.  He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 4-to-1.

Gabriel Contreras (Red) was harshly welcomed in his pro debut.  The 17-year old right-hander faced eight batters on June 6th and allowed five hits, six earned runs, one walk, and threw two wild pitches.  He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 1-to-1 and left two inherited runners score.

Josue Ramirez (Blue) only lasted a full inning in one of his three relief appearances.  The 18-year old right-hander pitched to seven batters on June 2nd, and gave up two hits, three earned runs, and four walks.  On June 6th, he allowed one hit, three runs (two earned), three walks, and hit two batters.  On June 9th, Ramirez did not record an out as he gave up three hits, four earned runs, and two walks.  The October 24, 2017 free agent signing had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 0-to-1.

Dionys Rodriguez (Blue) gave up at least one run in each of his three relief appearances.  The 17-year old left-hander made his pro debut on June 4th as he pitched 1.2 innings an allowed one hit, two runs (one earned), four walks, and struck two out.  June 6th, he gave up two hits, one earned run, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out over one inning.  The May 18, 2018 free agent signing made his third appearance on June 9th and pitched to six batters and allowed one hit, three earned runs, three walks, and struck one out.  He did earn a save in the second appearance, had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 3-to-0, and let all three inherited runners score.

Francis Ventura (Blue) got off too an ugly start in his first opening but improved a little in his second.  The 18-year old right-hander lasted nine batters before four hits, seven runs (five earned), one walk, and two hit batters forced the Cardinals to pull him on June 4th.  Then on June 9th, he cruised along until his final inning, as he gave up seven hits, five runs (three earned), two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck three out over five innings.  The August 3, 2015 free agent signing took the loss in both appearances and had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 7-to-4.

Notes:

Cristoffer Zapata (Blue) and Sander Mora (Red) are the only active players that have not appeared yet.  Martin Cordova (Blue) and Ramon Mendoza (Blue) are listed on the restricted list.  Nathanael Heredia (Red) and Gustavo Rodriguez (Red) are listed on the suspended list.

On June 5th, Ronald Suarez was shifted from the Blue squad to Red.

Stats:

Cardinals Blue have gone 78-for-256 (.305-1st) with 19 doubles (2nd), ten triples (1st), five home runs (t-5th), 61 RBIs (1st), 132 total bases (1st), 74 runs (1st), 56 walks (1st), 11 stolen bases, 59 strikeouts, two caught stealing, .432 OBP (1st), .516 SLG (1st), and .947 OPS (1st).

Cardinals Red have gone 62-for-237 (.262) with 13 doubles (t-9th), four triples, one home run, 38 RBIs, 86 total bases, 51 runs (t-10th), 38 walks, 11 stolen bases, 68 strikeouts (t-9th worst), nine caught stealing (t-6th worst), .376 OBP (t-10th), .363 SLG, and .739 OPS.

Cardinals Blue are 5-2 with a 6.57 ERA (4th worst), 1.78 WHIP (t-4th worst), two holds (t-6th), one save, and one shutout (t-2nd).  They have allowed 73 hits (t-2nd worst), 63 runs (worst), 46 earned runs (2nd worst), two home runs, 39 walks (t-9th worst), hit eight batters (t-7th worst), and struck out 59 over 63 innings.

Cardinals Red are 3-4 with a 5.16 ERA, 1.67 WHIP (t-8th worst), two holds (t-6th), and two saves (t-9th).  They have allowed 64 hits, 45 runs, 35 earned runs, four home runs (t-6th worst), 38 walks, hit four batters, and struck out 52 (t-5th worst) over 61 innings.

Yowelfy Rosario (Blue) is 7th in AVG, tied for 1st in hits, tied for 3rd in doubles, 1st in triples, tied for 1st in total bases, 6th in SLG, and 6th in OBP.

Darlyn Del Villar (Blue) is tied for 3rd in doubles, tied for 3rd in walks, and 7th in OBP.

Pablo Gomez (Blue) is tied for 10th in doubles.

Jean Selmo (Blue) is tied for 10th in doubles.

Carlos Soler (Blue) is tied for 3rd in triples and tied for 5th in RBIs.

Freddy DeJesus (Blue) is tied for 5th in RBIs and tied for 1st in walks.

Franklin Soto (Red) is tied for 1str in caught stealing.

Jose Geronimo (Red) is tied for 1st in losses.

Francis Ventura (Blue) is tied for 1st in losses, is tied for 5th in hits allowed, tied for 2nd in runs allowed, tied for 5th in earned runs, and tied for 3rd in hit batters.

Josue Ramirez (Blue) is tied for 8th in runs allowed, 4th in earned runs, and tied for 1st in walks.

Jose Moreno (Red) is tied for 1st in home runs allowed.

Dionys Rodriguez (Blue) is tied for 8th in walks.

Ludwin Jimenez (Red) is 3rd in strikeouts.

Up Next (2018 Record)(Record Vs. Cardinals):

Blue:
June 11: @ Nationals (5-2)(1-0)
June 12: @ Mets One (3-4)(0-0)
June 13: Mets
June 14: @ Yankees (5-2)(0-0)
June 15: Yankees
June 16: Rockies (2-5)(0-0)
June 17: Off Day

Red:
June 11: Diamondbacks Two (3-4)(1-0)
June 12: Tigers One (2-5)(0-0)
June 13: @ Tigers One
June 14: Rangers Two (5-2)(0-0)
June 15: @ Rangers Two
June 16: Brewers (5-2)(0-0)
June 17: Off Day

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