The Cardinal Nation 2009 Venezuelan Summer League Position Player Of The Year: Hector Garcia

Hector Garcia delivered the top performance by a position player on the 2009 Venezuelan Summer League Cardinals.

The Cardinal Nation

2009 Cardinals Venezuelan Summer League Reserve Position Players

Josh Jones’ fourth report in our series of in-depth articles covers the position player reserves from the 2009 Venezuelan Summer League Cardinals.

The Cardinals Nation

Venezuelan Summer League Cardinals Report 7-26-09

Josh Jones’ weekly report on the 2009 Venezuelan Summer League Cardinals. The club went 4-2 on the week.

The Birdhouse

Venezuelan Summer League Cardinals Report 6-28-09

The Venezuelan Summer League Cardinals turned it around during this period taking four of five games that were completed. The Cardinals extended their losing streak, at the beginning of the week, to four games but went on to take the final four. The Redbirds are 18-16 and are eight games out of first in a two-way tie in third place in the league. They are 9-9 at home and 9-7 on the road. The team has also tied last season’s mark of 23 home runs, still with another month and a half to go.

The Cardinal Nation

VSL Cardinals Beat Pirates 5-3: Hector Garcia 2 Doubles & 3 RBIs; Moises Marquez Doubles & 1 RBI; Kaizer Hinojoza 1 RBI; Hector Corpas Earns 4th Save

Individual Highlights:
Jose Cortez 2-for-4 with one double and two runs.
Kaizer Hinojoza 0-for-3 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one throwing error.
Hector Garcia 2-for-3 with two doubles, three two-out RBIs, one walk, one strikeout, and one throwing error.
Hildemaro Vargas 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one strikeout.
Moises Marquez 2-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one run.
Hector Corpas Save (4), four innings, two hits, no runs, and five strikeouts. (g/f:5-1)

Rough Outing:
Jem Argenal 0-for-2 with one strikeout and one fielding error.
Gerwins Velasco 0-for-2 with one strikeout and one pickoff error.
Tharick Martines 0-for-2 with two strikeouts.
Carlos Yegues 0-for-4 with four strikeouts.
Javier Avendano Started, Win (3-1), five innings, two hits, three unearend runs, one walk, and six strikeouts. (g/f:4-5)

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VSL Official Site Post Game

VSL Mets Beat Cardinals 6-1: Hector Garcia 2 Hits, Doubles, & 1 RBI; Anthony Fonseca 2 Hits; Deimer Bier K's 8

Individual Highlgihts:
Anthony Fonseca 2-for-4 with one run.
Hector Garcia 2-for-4 with one double and one two-out RBI.
Carlos Yegues 1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Osmir Medina 1-for-4 with one strikeout and one fielding error.

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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Venezuelan Summer League Cardinals Report 6-21-09

The Venezuelan Summer League Cardinals has another slow week in the winning department taking only two of six games this period. The team will be riding a three-game losing streak into the next week. The Cardinals have fallen under the .500 mark with a 14-15 record overall and sit in fourth place and eight games out. The club is now 8-7 on the road and 6-8 when defending their home territory. But not is all lost as the team saw an increase in power as they have now clubbed a total of 19 home runs on the season (four shy of 2008’s total of 23) and have jacked one out in eight of their last ten games.

The Cardinal Nation

VSL Rays Beat Cardinals 10-7: Carlos Yegues 3 Hits, 1 HR, & 3 RBIs; Jose Cortez 3 Hits, Doubles, & 2 RBIs; Gerwins Velasco 2 RBIs & 3 Walks

Individual Highlights:
Kaizer Hinojoza 1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one caught stealing.
Carlos Yegues 3-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, and one strikeout.
Hector Garcia 1-for-4 with two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Gerwins Velasco 1-for-2 with two RBIs, one run, three walks, one pickoff error, and allowed two stolen bases.
Jose Cortez 3-for-4 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), one walk, and one caught stealing.
Roberto Perez 1-for-2 with one two-out RBI.
Alexander Castellano 1-for-4 with one double, two strikeouts, one caught stealing, one fielding error, and one outfield assist.
Sergio Nieves Started, five innings, six hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, one hit by pitch, one wild pitch, and three strikeouts. (g/f:5-6)

Rough Outing:
Osmir Medina 0-for-3 with one strikeout, was picked off, and one fielding error.
Johnny Polanco Hold (1), 0.2 innings, three hits, four earned runs, one walk, and one strikeout. (g/f:0-1)
Hector Corpas Blown Save (1), Loss (0-2), 0.2 innings, four hits, four earned runs, one walk, and one strikeout. (g/f:0-1)(ir-s:3-3)
Jackson Solarte 1.2 innings, two hits, no runs, two walks, and three strikeouts. (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:2-2)

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VSL Mariners Beat Cardinals 14-6: Carlos Yegues 2-Run HR; Jem Argenal Doubles & 1 RBI; Jose Cortez 2 Hits & 1 RBI; Fernando Cedeno Gets Rocked

Individual Highlights:
Moises Marquez 1-for-2 with one two-out RBI, one hit by pitch, and grounded into one double play.
Hector Garcia 1-for-2 with one double, one run, and one throwing error.
Hayrich Martina 2-for-2 with one double and two runs.
Jem Argenal 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
Carlos Yegues 2-for-2 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, and two runs.
Limbert Rivas 0-for-1 with one two-out RBI and one hit by pitch.
Jose Cortez 2-for-4 with one two-out RBI.
Fabian Marquez One inning, no hits or runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:1-1)

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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VSL Official Site Post Game

VSL Pirates Beat Cardinals 7-3: Anthony Fonseca & Omar Viloria Each Solo HR; Carlos Yegues Doubles & 1 RBI; Jem Argenal Doubles

Individual Highlights:
Hildemaro Vargas 1-for-4 with one walk, one strikeout, two errors, and assisted in one double play.
Kaizer Hinojoza 1-for-4 with two strikeouts and two outfield assist.
Anthony Fonseca 1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Jem Argenal 2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.
Carlos Yegues 2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and assisted in one double play.
Omar Viloria 1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, one throwing error, and allowed four stolen bases.
Dail Villaneuva One inning, one hit, no runs, and one pickoff. (g/f:2-0)
Francisco Guzman One inning, no hits or runs. (g/f:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Roberto Perez 0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
Tharick Martines 0-for-3.
Alexander Castellano 0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Moises Colorado Started, Loss (2-2), 2.1 innings, three hits, four earned runs, three walks, one wild pitch, and three strikeouts. (g/f:3-1)
Jackson Solarte 2.2 innings, two hits, two runs (one earned), one walk, and one strikeout. (g/f:4-2)(ir-s:2-2)
Ruben Alvarado One inning, three hits, and one unearned run. (g/f:1-0)

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VSL Cardinals Beat Tigers 13-4: Roberto Perez Doubles, 1 HR, & 2 RBIs; Carlos Yegues 1 HR & 4 RBIs; Gerwins Velasco 2 Doubles & 1 RBI

Individual Highlights:
Hildemaro Vargas 2-for-6 with one stolen base, two strikeouts, grounded into one double play, and one throwing error.
Kaizer Hinojoza 2-for-6 with two doubles, one run, three strikeouts, and grounded into one double play.
Anthony Fonseca 1-for-3 with two runs, one hit by pitch, and one stolen base.
Roberto Perez 2-for-4 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.
Hayrich Martina 1-for-1 with one run.
Hector Garcia 1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and assisted in one double play.
Moises Marquez 1-for-1 with one double, one RBI, and one run.
Jem Argenal 2-for-5 with two runs, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Gerwins Velasco 3-for-5 with two doubles, one RBI, two runs, and threw out two runners.
Tharick Martines 2-for-2 with one RBI, one run, and one stolen base.
Carlos Yegues 2-for-5 with one home run, four RBIs (three w/two-outs), and one run.
Gregorio Ramos One inning, one hit, no runs, and two strikeouts. (g/f:0-1)
Johnny Polanco One inning, no hits or runs. (g/f:1-2)

Rough Outing:
Alexander Castellano 0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Carlos Oraa Started, Win (1-0), six innings, five hits, three earned runs, two walks, two wild pitches, and five strikeouts. (g/f:5-5)
Ramon Ulacio One inning, one hit, one earned run, one walk, one hit by pitch, one wild pitch, one balk, and one strikeout. (g/f:1-1)

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VSL Official Site Post Game

VSL Cardinals Beat Phillies 3-2: Kaizer Hinojoza Triples & 1 RBI; Anthony Fonseca 1 RBI; Hector Corpas Pitches 2 Hitless & Scorelss Innings For Save

Individual Highlights:
Hildemaro Vargas 2-for-4 with one double, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Kaizer Hinojoza 2-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Anthony Fonseca 1-for-4 with one RBI and one walk.
Roberto Perez 1-for-3 with two walks and one strikeout.
Hector Garcia 2-for-4 with one double and one walk.
Alexander Castellano 1-for-4 with one double.
Deimer Bier Started, five innings, three hits, two earned runs, two walks, and five strikeouts. (g/:-6)
Fernando Cedeno Win (2-2), one inning, one hit, no runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:1-1)
Hector Corpas Save (2), three innings, no hits or runs, one hit by pitch, and three strikeouts. (g/f:4-1)

Rough Outing:
Jem Argenal 0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Limbert Rivas 0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Carlos Yegues 0-for-4 with one strikeout.

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VSL Official Site Post Game

VSL Mariners Beat Cardinals 7-0: Limbert Rivas 2 Doubles & Threw Out 2 Runners; Johnny Polanco Debuts; Angelo Echeverria Returns

Individual Highlights:
Anthony Fonseca 1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Roberto Perez 1-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.
Jem Argenal 1-for-4 with two strikeouts and ground into one double play.
Limbert Rivas 2-for-3 with two doubles, one strikeout, one passed ball, assisted in one double play, allowed one stolen base, and threw out two runners.
Angelo Echeverria 1.2 innings, no hits or runs. (g/f:2-3)(ir-s:1-0)
Johnny Polanco One inning, no hits or runs, two walks, and one hit by pitch. (g/f:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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VSL Official Site Post Game

VSL Cardinals Beat Tigers 7-0: Jem Argenal Solo HR; Hector Garcia 3 Hits, Doubles, & 1 RBI; Deimer Bier Pitches 6 Scoreless, K's 8

Individual Highlights:
Jose Cortez 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one hit by pitch.
Roberto Perez 0-for-2 with one RBI, two walks, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Hector Garcia 3-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and one walk.
Gerwins Velasco 1-for-5 with one double, one RBI, two strikeouts, and allowed two stolen bases.
Jem Argenal 1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and one run.
Tharick Martines 1-for-4 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.
Hayrich Martina 2-for-4 with one run.
Deimer Bier Started, Win (2-1), six innings, four hits, no runs, two walks, eight strikeouts. (g/f:5-4)
Fernando Cedeno Save (1), three innings, two hits, no runs, and two strikeouts. (g/f:5-2)

Rough Outing:
Carlos Yegues 0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

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VSL Official Site Post Game

VSL Pirates Beat Cardinals 12-5: Limbert Rivas Solo HR; Jose Cortez 2 RBIs; Carlos Yegues Doubles & 1 RBI; Osmir Medina 1 RBI

Individual Highlights:
Osmir Medina 1-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Limbert Rivas 2-for-3 with one home run, one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, two passed balls, and allowed four stolen bases.
Anthony Fonseca 1-for-4 with two runs, one strikeout, and one fielding error.
Carlos Yegues 2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one run.
Jose Cortez 2-for-4 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs) and one strikeout.
Ruben Alvardo Two innings, two hits, no runs, one hit by pitch, and one wild pitch. (g/f:5-1)

Rough Outing:
Hildemaro Vargas 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.
Alexander Castellano 0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
Deimer Bier Started, Loss (1-1), three innings, six hits, five earned runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts. (g/f:3-4)
Gregorio Ramos Two innings, one hit, one earned run, and two walks. (g/f:3-3)
Jose Weffer 0.0 innings, one hit, two earned runs, and one walk.
Fernando Cedeno One inning, four hits, four earned runs, two walks, and two strikeouts. (g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-2)

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VSL Phillies Beat Cardinals 2-1 In 10 Innings: Alexander Castellano 1 RBI; Hildemaro Vargas Doubles; Javier Avendano Another Nice Start

Individual Highlights:
Hildemaro Vargas 1-for-2 with one double, one walk, two caught stealings, and assisted in one double play.
Alexander Castellano 1-for-4 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
Tharick Martines 1-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Omar Viloria 1-for-4 and threw out two runners.
Carlos Yegues 1-for-1 with one stolen base.
Javier Avendano Started, six innings, five hits, one earned run, three walks, one wild pitch, and three strikeouts. (g/f:9-4)
Hector Corpas Three innings, two hits, no runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, one wild pitch, and two strikeouts. (g/f:2-5)

Rough Outing:
Jose Cortez 0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Hayrich Martina 0-for-3.
Francisco Guzman Loss (0-1), 0.1 innings, one hit, and one unearned run. (g/f:1-0)

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VSL Cardinals Beat Tigers 16-4: Roberto Perez 2 Doubles & 3 RBIs, Osmir Medina Triples & 2 RBIs, Kaizer Hinojoza Doubles & 2 RBIs

Individual Highlights:
Hildemaro Vargas 1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jose Cortez 1-for-4 with one two-out RBI, two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Kaizer Hinojoza 2-for-2 with one double, two RBIs (one w/two-outs), two runs, two walks, and one hit by pitch.
Hector Garcia 2-for-3 with two doubles, two runs, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Roberto Perez 2-for-3 with two doubles, three RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.
Jem Argenal 1-for-2 with one RBI.
Carlos Yegues 1-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, two runs, one walk, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Anthony Fonseca 2-for-2 with one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one stolen base.
Osmir Medina 1-for-5 with one triple, two RBIs, two runs, and one walk.
Dail Villanueva Started, four innings, one hit, one earned run, one walk, two hit by pitches, and two strikeouts. (g/f:4-6)
John De Aguas Two innings, no hits or runs, one walk, and two strikeouts. (g/f:1-3)

Rough Outing:
Moises Marquez 0-for-2 with one strikeout.
Fabian Marquez Win (1-0), two innings, two hits, one earned runs, one home run, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts. (g/f:1-3)
Gregorio Ramos One inning, two hits, two earned runs, and one hit by pitch. (g/f:2-1)

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VSL Cardinals Beat Rays 4-0: Hildemaro Vargas Triples & 1 RBI, Gerwuins Velasco Doubles & 1 RBI, Deimer Bier Pitches 5 Scoreless Innings

Indivdual Highlights:
Hildemaro Vargas 1-for-5 with one triple, one RBI, one run, and assisted in two double plays. Jose Cortez 1-for-4 with one walk and one strikeout.
Gerwuins Velasco 1-for-4 with one double, one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.
Kaizer Hinojoza 1-for-1 with one two-out RBI, one outfield assist, and assisted in one double play.
Moises Marquez 2-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one run, one walk, one caught stealing, And Assisted in one double play.
Deimer Bier Started, Win (1-0), five innings, two hits, no runs, two walsk, and four strikeouts. (g/f:6-4)
Ramon Ulacio Hold (1), three innings, two hits, no runs, one wild pitch, and two strikeouts. (g/f:6-0)
Francisco Guzman One inning, no hits or runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:0-1)

Rough Outing:
Alexander Castellano 0-for-4 with one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one ground into double play.
Carlos Yegues 0-for-5 with one strikeout.
Tharick Martinez 0-for-3 with one strikeout.

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VSL Mariners Beat Cardinals 7-0: Alexander Castellano Reaches Base Twice, Francisco Guzman Pitches One Hitless & Scoreless Inning

Individual Highlights:
Alexander Castellano 1-for-2 with one walk.
Carlos Yegues 1-for-3 with one strikeout, one throwing error, and assisted in one double play.
Anthony Fonseca 1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Jem Argenal 1-for-2 with one strikeout.
Hector Garcia 1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Francisco Guzman One inning, no hits or runs, and one strikeout. (g/f:1-1)

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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VSL Cardinals Beat Phillies 8-4: Carlos Yeques 2 RBIs; Jose Cortez Doubles & 1 RBI; Alexander Castellano, Anthony Fonseca, & Hector Garcia 1 RBI Each

Individual Highlights:
Hildemaro Vargas 1-for-4 with one double, two runs, one walk, and one strikeout.
Jose Cortez 2-for-5 with one double, one RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.
Alexander Castellano 1-for-5 with one RBI and two strikeouts.
Carlos Yegues 2-for-5 with two RBIs (one w/two-outs) and two strikeouts.
Anthony Fonseca 1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Roberto Perez 2-for-3 with one double, one walk, and assisted in one double play.
Hector Garcia 1-for-3 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Ruben Alvarado Two innings, one hit, no runs, and three strikeouts. (g/f:1-2)

Rough Outing:
Carlos Oraa Started, 4.2 innings, five hits, two earned runs, one walk, and three strikeouts. (g/f:4-5)
Fernando Cedeno Win (1-0), 1.1 innings, three hits, one earned runs, one walk, and three strikeouts. (ir-s:1-0)
Jackson Solarte One inning, two hits, one earned run, one walk, and one strikeout.

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