2009 Dominican Summer League Cardinals Reserve Position Players

Josh Jones’ detailed report on the reserve position players from the 2009 Dominican Summer League Cardinals.

The Cardinal Nation

DSL Cardinals Beat Athletics 10-6: Santo Sandoval 2-Run HR; Luis Pimentel Triples & 2 RBIs; 4 Others Double & 1 RBI Each; Charllan Jimenez K's 9

Individual Highlights:
Grabiel Hernandez 2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one fielding error.
Juan B Cabrera 2-for-4 with two runs and one walk.
Roberto Reyes 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Luis Pimentel 1-for-4 with one triple, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, and one fielding error.
Santo Sandoval 1-for-4 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, and two strikeouts.
Yorbel Alcala 2-for-4 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Michael Avila 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and two strikeouts.
Charllan Jimenez Win (2-0), six innings, three hits, one earned run, one hit by pitch, and nine strikeouts. (g/f:3-5)(ir-s:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Rosalyn Rudecindo Started, three innings, five runs (two earned), three wild pitches, and three strikeouts. (g/f:3-4)

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DSL Cardinals Beat Athletics 8-4: Grabiel Hernandez 2 Triples & 2 RBIs; Luis Perez Doubles & 2 RBIs; Jorge Lopez Doubles & 1 RBI

Individual Highlights:
Grabiel Hernandez 3-for-5 with two triples, two RBIs, two runs, and one fielding error.
Luis Perez 1-for-3 with one double, two RBIs, one run, and one hit by pitch.
Oscar Taveras 2-for-5 with one RBI and one stolen base.
Luis Pimentel 0-for-2 with three walks, one caught stealing, and one fielding error.
Jose Pena 1-for-2 with one double, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jorge Lopez 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Michael Avila 1-for-2 with two runs, two walks, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
Keury Herrera Started, four innings, one hit, no runs, two walks, one wild pitch, and four strikeouts. (g/f:3-5)
Jefferson Segundo Save (1), 0.1 innings, no hits or runs, and one strikeout. (ir-s:3-0)

Rough Outing:
Roberto Reyes 0-for-5 with five strikeouts.
Alejandro Pinard Win (2-0), three innings, two hits, two unearned runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, and four strikeouts. (g/f:4-1)
Luis Mata 1.2 innings, one hit, two unearned runs, three walks, one wild pitch, and one strikeout. (g/f:1-3)

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Dominican Summer League Cardinals Report 6-15-09

The Dominican Summer League Cardinals began the week ending their losing streak with a three-game winning streak. But they unfortunately finished the week losing their last three games. The Cardinals went 3-3 for this period, bringing their season record to 5-8 and five games out of first. The team is 3-3 at home and 2-5 on the road.

The Cardinal Nation

DSL Athletics Beat Cardinals 4-2: Victor Encanacion 1 RBI; Angel Tapia Nice Start; Pedro Pena K's 6

Individual Highlights:
Michael Avila 0-for-3 with one walk, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.
Oscar Taveras 0-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Luis Pimentel 1-for-4 with one strikeout and one missed catch error.
Roberto Reyes 0-for-1 with one run and one walk.
Luis Perez 0-for-2 with two walks, allowed two stolen bases, and threw out one runner.
Victor Encanacion 1-for-3 with one two-out RBI and one outfield assist.
Angel Tapia Started, five innings, four htis, one earned run, and four strikeouts. (g/f:7-3)
Pedro Pena Loss (0-1), 3.1 innings, no hits, one earned runs, two walks, one hit by pitch, and six strikeouts. (g/f:3-1)

Rough Outing:
Rest of The Team

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DSL Mariners Beat Cardinals 7-1: Oscar Taveras 1 RBI; Juan B Cabrera & Jesus Montero Only 2 Hits; Rosalyn Rudecindo Nice Relief Outing

Individual Highlights:
Michael Avila 0-for-4 with one run, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.
Juan B Cabrera 1-for-4 and assisted in one double play.
Oscar Taveras 0-for-4 with one RBI.
Jesus Montero 1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
Roberto Reyes 0-for-2 with one walk, one stolen base, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Rosalyn Rudecindo Three innings, two hits, one unearned run, and three strikeouts. (g/f:4-2)(ir-s:2-0)
Delvi Rodriguez One inning, no hits or runs, and one walk. (g/f:2-1)

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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DSL Cardinals Beat Mariners 9-7: Juan B Cabrera Triples & 3 RBIs; Grabiel Hernandez 3 RBIs; Jesus Montero Doubles & 2 RBIs; Jose Pena 1 RBI

Individual Highlights:
Grabiel Hernandez 2-for-5 with three RBIs (two w/two-outs), two stolen bases, and one throwing error.
Wader Perez 1-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Oscar Taveras 1-for-4 with one double, two runs, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Jesus Montero 3-for-4 with one triple, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Juan B Cabrera 2-for-4 with one triple, three RBIs (one w/two-outs), one run, two stolen bases, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Roberto Reyes 0-for-2 with one run, two walks, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Jose Pena 1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, two strikeouts, and one outfield assist.
Yorbel Alcala 1-for-4 with one double, one run, one passed ball, and allowed one stolen base.
Pedro Pena Started, three innings, four hits, one unearned run, and three strikeouts. (g/f:0-5)

Rough Outing:
Michael Avila 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Angel Tapia Win (1-0), three innings, two hits, one earned runs, two walks, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts. (g/f:5-1)
Juan Mercedes 0.1 innings, one hit, three earned runs, two walks, one wild pitch, and one strikeout.
Willy Paulino Hold (1), 1.2 innings, one hit, two earned runs, two walks, and one wild pitch. (g/f:2-3)(ir-s:1-0)
Eduard Estalis Save (1), one inning, no hits or runs, and one wild pitch. (g/f:2-1)(ir-s:2-2)

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DSL Official Site Post Game

DSL Phillies Beat Cardinals 7-3: Michael Avila 2 Hits & 1 RBI; Jose Pena & Luis Perez Both Double; Charllan Jimenez Pitches 4 Scoreless Innings

Individual Highlights:
Grabiel Hernandez 1-for-5 with one stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in three double plays.
Jesus Montero 0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout.
Jose Pena 1-for-3 with one double and one strikeout.
Luis Perez 1-for-2 with one double, one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, one caught stealing, allowed one stolen base, and threw out one runner.
Michael Avila 2-for-4 with one two-out RBI, one run, and assisted in two double plays.
Charllan Jimenez Started, four innings, four hits, no runs, three walks, and four strikeouts.

Rough Outing:
Wader Perez 0-for-5 with one strikeout and one unasissted double play.
Santo Sandoval 0-for-3 with three strikeouts.
Victor Encanacion 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Adriano Uribe Loss (0-1), two innings, five hits, three earned runs, two walks, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play. (g/f:3-1)
Stalyn Lopez One inning, three hits, two earned runs, one strikeout, and one pickoff. (g/f:1-0)
Jefferson Segundo 0.1 innings, two hits, and two earned runs. (g/f:0-1)
Eduard Estalis 0.2 innings, one hit, no runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)

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DSL Official Site Post Game

DSL Athletics Beat Cardinals 1-0: Roberto Reyes Doubles; Michael Santana Pitches 4 Scoreless Innings; Pedro Pena Pitches 2 Scoreless Innings

Individual Highlights:
Juan B Cabrera 1-for-4 with two strikeouts, was picked off, and assisted in one double play.
Oscar Taveras 1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Luis Pimentel 0-for-3 with one walk, one stolen base, and assisted in one double play.
Roberto Reyes 1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.
Michael Avila 1-for-3.
Michael Santana Started, four innings, one hit, no runs, one walk, and three strikeouts. (g/f:5-4)
Pedro Pena Two innings, one hit, no runs, one walk, and three strikeouts. (g/f:1-3)

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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Michael Avila Faced With Difficult Situations

Michael Avila, a young Puerto Plata, playing his second summer with the St. Louis Cardinals. As a human being is characterized by faith in God and love of family, playing speed is the most powerful, but its development has not been as fast as expected by the diseases and injuries. (Translated)

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jrocke217 says: Another article on one of the many players participating in the Dominican Republic Summer League for the St. Louis Cardinals. The first one I posted a couple weeks ago was on Amaury Castillo, who is in extended spring training camp as we speak.

Cardinals Dominican Republic Instructional League Reults

60 young prospects, 35 position players and 25 pitchers, suited up for action for the St. Louis Cardinals in the Dominican Winter Instructional League. We have the results from the first-place club!

The Birdhouse

2008 DSL Cardinals Reserve Player Recap

The final installment of a four-part series looks at season highlights for the 2008 Dominican Summer League Cardinals’ reserve position players.

The Birdhouse

2008 DSL Cardinals Starting Position Players

The third of a four-part series looks at season highlights for the 2008 Dominican Summer League Cardinals’ starting position players.

The Birdhouse

Dominican Summer League Cardinals Report 8-24-08

The Cardinals rookie-level club finished the season 12 games under .500 at 27-39, but played much better after their 1-9 start.

The Birdhouse

DSL: Phillies Beat Cardinals 6-2: Martinez Solo HR, Avilia & Villar Both Double, Urena Struggles

Individual Highlights:
Michael Avilia 1-for-4 with 1 2B, 1 Run, 2 K's, & 1 Throwing Error.
Bernardo Villar 1-for-3 with 1 2B, 1 BB, & 1 Throwing Error.
Jorge Lopez 1-for-4 with 1 K.
Marcos Martinez 1-for-4 with 1 HR, 1 Two-Out RBI, 1 Run, 2 K's, & 1 OF Assist.
Juan B. Cabrera 1-for-3 with 1 SB & 2 K's.
Carlos Mejia 2 Innings, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, 1 BB, & 3 K's(ground out-fly out:0-3).

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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DSL: Athletics #1 Beat Cardinals 3-0: Team Held To 5 Hits, Lopez Doubles, Reyes Triples, DeJesus Decent Outing, Bullpen Solid

Individual Highlights:
Michael Avilia 1-for-4 with 1 SB & 2 K's.
Jorge Lopez 1-for-4 with 1 2B & 1 Fielding Error.
Santo Sandoval 1-for-3 with 1 BB, 2 K's, & 1 CS.
Roberto Reyes 1-for-4 with 1 3B & 1 K.
Marcos Martinez 1-for-2 with 1 BB.
Angel DeJesus Loss(2-4), Started, 5 Innings, 6 Hits, 3 Runs(Unearned), 1 BB, 1 WP, & 5 K's(ground out-fly out:3-6).
Juan Jacquez 2 Innings, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, 1 BB, 1 WP, & 2 K's(ground out-fly out:0-4).
Juan Mercedes 2 Innings, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, & 2 K's(ground out-fly out:2-2).

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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DSL: Mariners Beat Cardinals 6-4: Avilia 2-Run HR, Martines Solo HR, Perez Doubles, Pimentel 2 Hits, Santos Nice Outing

Individual Highlights:
Wader Perez 1-for-3 with 1 2B, 2 Runs, 1 BB, 1 HBP, 2 SB's, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Michael Avilia 1-for-4 with with 1 HR, 2 RBI's, 1 Run, 1 BB, 1 SB, & 2 K's.
Luis Pimentel 2-for-5 with 1 K, 1 Fielding Error, & Assisted In 2 Double Plays.
Alexander Castellano 1-for-3 with 1 BB, 1 K, & 1 CS.
Tharick Martines 1-for-3 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 Run, 1 HBP, 2 SB's, & 1 K.
Walter Santos 2 Innings, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, & 2 K's(ground out-fly out:2-1).

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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DSL: Athletics #2 Beat Cardinals 4-3 In Game 2 Of DH: Avilia 2 Doubles & 1 Run, Pimentel 2 Walks, Castellano 1 Run & 1 SB, Pitching Staff Struggles

Individual Highlights:
Wader Perez 1-for-4 with 1 Run.
Michael Avilia 2-for-4 with 2 2B's, 1 Run, & 1 CS.
Luis Pimentel 0-for-2 with 2 BB's(1 IBB), 1 K, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Alexander Castellano 1-for-2 with 1 Run, 1 SB, 1 HBP, & 1 K.

Rough Outing:
Jeudis Polanco 0-for-2 with 1 BB, 1 Missed Catch Error, 1 PB, & Allowed 1 SB.
Tharick Martines 0-for-3 with 3 K's.
Randy Santos Started, 2.2 Innings, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, 5 BB's, & 2 K's(ground out-fly out:4-2).
Pedro Pena Loss(2-5), 4.1 Innings, 6 Hits, 4 Runs(3 ER), 1 IBB, & 5 K's(ground out-fly out:0-8)(inherited runners-scored:2-0).

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DSL: Cardinals Beat Athletics #2 2-1 In 12 Innings: Ferreira Doubles & 1 RBI, Reyes 1 RBI, Jimenez & Estalis Impressive Outings

Individual Highlights:
Wader Perez 1-for-4 with 1 Sacrifice, 1 CS, & Assisted In 1 Double Play.
Luis Pimentel 1-for-3.
Michael Avilia 0-for-2 with 1 Run, 1 SB, & 2 K's.
Victor Ferreira 1-for-4 with 1 2B, 1 RBI, 1 Run, 1 BB, & 1 K.
Jeudis Polanco 1-for-4 with 1 HBP & Assisted In 2 Double Plays.
Roberto Reyes 0-for-4 with 1 RBI & 1 BB.
Jorge Lopez 2-for-4 with 1 K.
Charllan Jimenez 6 Innings, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, 1 BB, & 3 K's(ground out-fly out:5-10).
Eduard Estalis 4 Innings, 2 Hits, 0 Runs, 1 BB, 1 HBP, 1 WP, & 5 K's(ground out-fly out:4-2)
Alejandro Pinard Win(3-2), 1 Inning, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:2-0).

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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DSL: Cardinals Beat Phillies 1-0 In 11 Innings: Avilia 1 RBI; Martina Doubles; Urena, Pena, & Mejia Impressive Outings

Individual Highlights:
Santo Sandoval 1-for-4 with 1 Run & 1 BB.
Hayrich Martina 1-for-4 with 1 2B & 2 K's.
Michael Avilia 2-for-4 with 1 Two-Out RBI & 1 Sacrifice.
Alexander Castellanos 1-for-1.
Tharick Martines 1-for-4 with 2 K's & 1 OF Assist.
Ramon Urena Started, 5 Innings, 3 Hits, 0 Runs, 4 BB's, 2 WP's, 5 K's, & 1 PO(ground out-fly out:6-3).
Pedro Pena 3 Innings, 1 Hit, 0 Runs, 2 BB's, & 3 K's(ground out-fly out:3-3).
Carlos Mejia Win(3-1), 3 Innings, 2 Hits, 0 Runs, & 1 K(ground out-fly out:3-4).

Rough Outing:
Luis Pimentel 0-for-3 with 1 BB.
Jeudis Polanco 0-for-4 with 1 BB, 1 PB, Allowed 3 SB's, & Gunned 1 Runner Down.

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