Monday, June 18, 2018

Dominican Summer League Cardinals Notebook 6-18-18

Wilfredo Pereira - Dominican Summer League Cardinals Red


Dominican Summer League Cardinals Blue claimed five of six games during this period and finished on a four-game winning streak.  The club is 10-3 and are tied for first place in the South Division.  They have a 5-2 record defending home and 5-1 on the road.

Dominican Summer League Cardinals Red won their first game of this period, but blew the final five.  The club has a 4-9 record and are seven games out of first place in the San Pedro Division.  They are 3-3 at home and 1-6 on the road.


Week In Review:

Cardinals Blue beat Nationals 3-2:  The Cardinals took the lead from the Nationals in the fourth and held on to win.  Enmanuel Solano pitched a strong six innings only allowing two hits and one earned run (home run) while striking out six.  Walks became the game changer for the Redbirds as they only collected one hit but received five free passes and a hit by pitch.

Cardinals Red beat Diamondbacks Two 9-3:  The Redbirds took an early lead and padded it real well in the fifth for the victory.  Miguel Maiz followed the Cardinals' opener with two scoreless frames, striking out three.  Hector De Los Santos finished off the contest striking out four over the final two innings.  Adanson Cruz collected two singles, one double, and four RBIs.

Mets One beat Cardinals Blue 10-7:  The Mets jumped out to an early lead with six runs in the second but the Cardinals attempted to comeback in the final inning.  Angel Cuenca followed the Redbirds opener with three and a third scoreless frames.  Leonardo Taveras pitched two scoreless after Cuenca.  Freddy DeJesus doubled, walked, homered, and drove in three runs on the offensive side.

Tigers One beat Cardinals Red 8-6:  Tigers put five runs on the scoreboard in the first five frames and held on to win despite handing out 11 walks.  Roy Garcia pitched two and two-thirds innings of middle relief, striking out five and allowing two hits and one run.  Francisco Hernandez collected two singles and one RBI.

Cardinals Blue beat Mets One 8-4:  The Cardinals scored seven runs in the first five frames while keeping the Mets off the scoreboard.  Hector Soto struck out six and allowed five hits and three runs in the five and a third innings for the start.  Saniel Santana struck out the final batter of the game and held all three inherited runners on base for the save.  Darlyn Del Villar singled and hit a solo home run in the third inning.

Tigers One beat Cardinals Red 4-3:  The Cardinals held the lead until the eighth inning as the bullpen failed to hold on.  Wilfredo Pereira struck out seven and allowed five hits and one run in the seven-inning start.  Francisco Hernandez tripled and drove in two runs.

Cardinals Blue beat Yankees 16-9:  Both teams totaled eight errors that played a big role during the contest and the Redbirds racked up a total of 17 hits.  Dionis Zamora struck out a career-high ten batters despite the five unearned runs scored on him in the five and two-thirds inning start.  Pablo Gomez singled, doubled, homered, and drove in three runs.  Yowelfy Rosario added one double, one triple, and three RBIs.

Rangers Two beat Cardinals Red 10-1:  The Cardinals offense was almost non-existent as they put out only two hits and three of five hurlers coughed up two or more runs.  Rodard Avelino struck out three and held three inherited runners on base over one and a third hitless/scoreless frames.  Adanson Cruz reached base twice on a single and walk.

Cardinals Blue beat Yankees 6-5:  The Yankees scored first and held the lead until the sixth and fell to the Cardinals.  Julio Puello struck out seven and allowed four hits and one run over the final four frames.  Freddy DeJesus singled, doubled, walked, and drove in two runs.

Rangers Two beat Cardinals Red 7-3:  The Cardinals ended their scoreless streak in the first but the bullpen collapsed in the eighth.  Jose Geronimo followed the Redbirds starter holding two inherited runners on base while walking one batter and striking out the other.  Sander Mora, Adanson Cruz, and Joyser Garcia each knocked in a run on no hits.

Cardinals Blue beat Rockies 17-13: Each team's bats beat on the other clubs' pitchers during the contest as the Cardinals roared back from being down in the earlier innings.  Saniel Santana and Leonardo Taveras combined to the final two innings without allowing a run.  Jean Selmo doubled, tripled, walked, and drove in five runs.  Darlyn Del Villar added a triple and three RBIs.

Brewers beat Cardinals Red 14-5:  The Cardinals started was coasting along until the fourth and then the Brewers turned it up scoring two or more runs in the final five frames.  Luis Andujar doubled and drove in two runs.

Who's Hot:

Freddy DeJesus (Blue) has a 13-game on base streak which includes connecting for a hit in five consecutive contests.  The 18-year old right-handed hitter went 10-for-23 (.435) with five doubles, one home run, seven RBIs (five w/two-outs), six runs, five walks, two hit by pitches, and six strikeouts.  He played five games at first base (assisted in three double plays) and one as designated hitter.  The September 6, 2016 free agent signing leads the team in walks and is tied for team-lead in doubles, home runs, and RBIs.

Darlyn Del Villar (Blue) has a four-game hitting streak and picked up a RBI in five straight games.  The 17-year old right-handed hitter went 5-for-18 (.278) with one double, one triple, one home run, eight RBIs, five runs, four walks, one hit by pitch, one sac fly, one stolen base, seven strikeouts, and was picked off.  He played five games at shortstop where he assisted in two double plays and committed two errors (one fielding and one missed catch). 

Wilfredo Pereira (Red) ended his Dominican Summer League career on a high note.  The 19-year old right-hander threw his best start of his pro career on June 13th.  He struck out a career-high seven and allowed five hits, one unearned run, one walk, and hit one batter over a career-high seven innings.  He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 6-to-3.  The March 19, 2016 free agent signing leaves the team leading all starters in ERA and WHIP.

Julio Puello (Blue) has yet to allow an earned run in three appearances this season, but has been scored on twice.  The 19-year old right-hander, pitching out of the tandem rotation, tossed four innings allowing four hits, one unearned run, one walk, threw two wild pitches, and struck seven out on June 15th for the winning decision (1-0).  He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 2-to-0.

Jean Selmo (Blue) has a seven-game on base streak that includes collecting a hit a two straight games, a walk in five straight games, and a RBI in three consecutive contests.  The 18-year old right-handed hitter went 5-for-15 (.333) with two doubles, one triple, eight RBIs, six runs, five walks, one sac fly, two strikeouts, and one caught stealing.  He played two games in left field, one at first base (assisted in one double play), and one as designated hitter.  The 2017 rule 5 draftee currently is tied for the team lead in RBIs.

Hector Soto (Blue) has struck out six or more in two starts this season, making the transition from the bullpen.  The 19-year old right-hander started on June 13th and gave up seven hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck six out over five and a third innings for the winning decision (2-0).  He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 1-to-1.  The November 8, 2016 free agent signing currently leads all starters with a 1.18 WHIP

Leonardo Taveras (Blue) has not allowed an earned run in four relief appearances this season.  The 19-year old right-hander was called on for relief on June 12th and went two innings allowing two hits, no runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out.  On June 16th, he gave up one hit, no runs, and struck one out over one inning.  He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 4-to-1.  The September 12, 2016 free agent signing leads all relievers in innings pitch and is tied for bullpen-lead in strikeouts.

Who's Not:

Gabriel Contreras (Red) is still struggling with his control.  The 17-year old showed better in his second career appearance on June 12th, when he lasted a full inning and allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck two out.  On June 14th, he gave up one hit, three earned runs, two walks, hit tow batters, threw five wild pitches, and struck one out over two-thirds of an inning.

Roy Garcia (Red) has allowed at least one run in each of his four appearances this season.  The 17-year old right-hander pitched on June 12th and gave up two hits, one unearned run, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck out a career-high five over two and two-thirds innings.  He allowed three hits, five earned runs, four walks, threw two wild pitches, and struck out one over one and two-thirds innings on June 16th.

Wilman Madera (Red) has given up two or more runs in his last two appearances.  The 19-year old right-hander was called from the bullpen on June 12th and gave up three hits, two earned runs, hit one batter, and struck four out (tied career-high).  He then made his first carer start on June 16th, where he went three and two-thirds innings and allowed five hits, three runs (one earned), one walk, and struck three out.  He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 7-to-1 and held all three inherited runners on base.

Darlin Moquete (Blue) has not connected for a hit in four consecutive games.  The 18-year old right-handed hitter went 0-for-10 (.000) with two runs, two walks, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, and one strikeout.  He played two games in right field (one fielding error) and one at second base (one missed catch error).

Jesus Orecchia (Red) managed to end his hitless streak at three games but has only connected for a hit in two of his last six contests.  The 17-year old right-handed hitter went 1-for-12 (.083) with one double, two runs, three walks, and five strikeouts.  He played four games behind the plate where he threw out one of six base runners and picked off two.

Inohan Paniagua (Blue) for a second consecutive start could not get of the second inning.  The 18-year old right-hander started on June 12th and went one and two-thirds innings giving up six hits, six earned runs, hit one batter, and struck two out for the losing decision (0-1).  He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 1-to-0.  The December 22, 2017 free agent signing currently owns the worst ERA on the team at 27.00.

Anthony Trompiz (Blue) was hammered in his last appearance of the past week.  The 20-year old right-hander pitched on June 11th, allowing two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck one out over one inning for the hold.  Then on June 16th, he faced nine batters and coughed up six hits, six runs (five earned), and struck one out.  He had a ground out-to-fly out ratio of 3-to-0.

Notes:

Angel Cuenca and Dionys Rodriguez were transferred from the Red squad to Blue team.

Dionis Zamora (Blue), Wilfredo Pereira (Red), Jose Geronimo (Red), and Enmanuel Solano (Blue) were all promoted from the Dominican Summer League to the Gulf Coast League.

Zamora made 24 appearances (six starts) posting a 4-4 record, 2.39 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and converted six of eight save opportunities.  He allowed 48 hits, 24 runs (14 earned), one home run, 25 walks, hit three batters, and struck 61 out over 52.2 innings.

Pereira made 32 appearances (12 starts) posting a 3-8 record, 2.66 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and blew two saves.  He allowed 101 hits, 39 runs (29 earned), one home run, 28 walks, hit five batters, and struck 76 out over 98 innings.

Geronimo made 21 relief appearances posting a 1-5 record, 6.00 ERA, 1.83 WHIP, and blew three saves.  He allowed 20 hits, 22 runs (16 earned), 24 walks, hit one batter, and struck 21 out over 24 innings.

Solano made 26 appearances (12 starts) posting a 7-3 record, 3.86 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and one save.  He allowed 81 hits, 52 runs (38 earned), two home runs, 17 walks, hit 11 batters, and struck 66 out over 88.2 innings.

Joyser Garca (Red) only played in two games and Cristhian Longa (Red) in one.  Augusto Calderon has been out of action since June 6th and Luis Tena (Blue) since June 9th.

Dominican Summer League Stats:

Cardinals Blue has gone 133-for-460 (.289-2nd) with 37 doubles (1st), 15 triples(t-2nd), nine home runs(t-2nd), 107 RBIs (1st), 227 total bases (1st), 131 runs (1st), 94 walks (2nd), 17 stolen bases, 113 strikeouts, five caught stealing, .415 OBP (1st), .493 SLG (1st), and .908 OPS (1st).

Cardinals Red has gone 98-for-426 (.230) with 23 doubles, seven triples, two home runs, 63 RBIs, 141 total bases, 78 runs, 69 walks (t-9th), 17 stolen bases, 128 strikeouts (9th worst), 12 caught stealing, .344 OBP, .331 SLG, and .675 OPS.

Cardinals Blue is 10-3 with a 6.05 ERA (5th worst), 1.72 WHIP (t-6th worst), one shutout (t-4th), five holds, and three saves.  They have allowed 145 hits (worst), 106 runs (3rd worst), 78 earned runs (t-4th worst), four home runs, 55 walks, hit nine batters (t-9th best), and struck 115 out over 116 innings.

Cardinals Red is 4-9 with a 6.03 ERA (6th worst), 1.84 WHIP (3rd worst), three holds, and three saves.  They have allowed 123 hits (t-4th worst), 91 runs, 75 earned runs (t-6th worst), five home runs, 83 walks (5th worst), hit 12 batters, and struck 112 out over 112 innings.

Diomedes Del Rio (Blue)is tied for 3rd in runs scored, 1st in OBP, 3rd in SLG, and 1st in OPS.

Pablo Gomez (Blue) is tied for 5th in runs scored, tied for 10th in hits, and tied for 9th in doubles.

Freddy DeJesus (Blue) is tied for 7th in runs scored, tied for 3rd in doubles, tied for 3rd in RBIs, and tied for 6th in walks.

Darlyn Del Villar (Blue) is tied 7th in runs scored, tied for 9th in doubles, tied for 8th in RBIs, and tied for 6th in walks.

Luis Montano (Red) is tied for 7th in runs scored.

Yowelfy Rosario (Blue) is tied for 7th in runs scored, tied for 10th in hits, tied for 3rd in doubles, 1st in triples, tied for 1st in total bases, and 9th in SLG.

Leudy Pena (Blue) is tied for 9th in doubles.

Jean Selmo (Blue) is tied for 9th in doubles and tied for 3rd in RBIs.

Carlos Soler (Blue) is tied for 8th in RBIs.

Luis Montano (Red) is tied for 4th in strikeouts.

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

Julio Puello (Blue) is tied for 1st in ERA.

Enmanuel Solano (Blue) is tied for 6th in wins, tied for 6th in innings pitched, and tied for 6th in hits allowed.

Hector Soto (Blue) is tied for 6th in wins.

Dionis Zamora (Blue) is tied for 6th in wins and tied for 6th in strikeouts.

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

Roy Garcia (Red) is tied for 6th in losses.

Francis Ventura (Blue) is tied for 6th in losses, tied for 6th in hits allowed, 2nd in runs allowed, and tied for 7th in earned runs.

Hector De Los Santos (Red) is tied for 3rd in walks.

Rodard Avelino (Red) is tied for 6th in walks.

Josue Ramirez (Blue) is tied for 6th in walks.

Ludwin Jimenez (Red) is tied for 10th in strikeouts.

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

Blue:
June 18: @ Rockies (4-9)(0-1)
June 19: @ Twins (10-3)(1-1)
June 20: Twins
June 21: Phillies Red (2-11)(0-2)
June 22: @ Phillies Red
June 23: @ Angels
June 24: Off

Red:
June 18: Brewers (9-4)(1-0)
June 19: Cubs Two (5-8)(1-1)
June 20: @ Cubs Two
June 21: @ Phillies White (6-7)(1-1)
June 22: Phillies White
June 23: Mets Two (8-5)(1-1)
June 24: Off

Past Notebooks:
June 11, 2018: Darlyn Del Villar, Pablo Gomez, Ludwin Jimenez, Luis Montano, Yowelfy Rosario, Jean Selmo, and Carlos Soler.

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