Jerome Williams Named Single-A Columbia's Pitching Coach

The Columbia Fireflies and the New York Mets today announced the 2020 Fireflies coaching staff. This season brings an entirely new coaching staff to Columbia. Reid Brignac joins the team, taking over as Manager in his first coaching role after retiring from professional baseball in 2018. This will be Brignac's first season with the Mets organization.

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Bernie's Daily Redbird Review 8-1-19: Only One Game Was Played, But The Cardinals Lost Twice To The Cubs On Wednesday

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Jerome Williams Retires, Looking For Coaching Job

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This Tortoise Needs A Hare: Cardinals Must Add A Star Hitter To Keep Up In Competitve NL Central

I​ recently​ wrote a column in​ this space​ praising​ the​ Cardinals​ for their​ long-term​ consistency​ and​ stability.​ It isn’t​ easy​​ to post a winning record in 11 consecutive seasons, but the Cardinals have done it.

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Former Cardinals Playing In The Mexican League 5-31-18: Cedric Hunter Doubles & Drives In One Run; Yefri Perez & Richy Pedroza Each Single

¡Muchas felicidades a todos los cumpleañeros de hoy!👏😃🎂En especial al Dr. @GarciaPosti 😎 ¡Abrazo Bravo🦁 a todos! pic.twitter.com/FE1dV9DIzm

— Bravos de León (@NacimosBravos) June 1, 2018

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Monclova) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 at the plate.
Jerome Williams (former St. Louis-Monclova) started and pitched 3.2 innings.  He allowed nine hits, five runs (four earned), one home run, and one walk for the losing decision (0-1).  (p-s:61-41)(g/f:9-0)

Monterrey beat Monclova 6-3

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Leon) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Leon) started at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one hit by pitch and assisted in one double play.

Leon beat Yucatan 3-1

Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Aguascalientes) started at shortstop and batted second.  1-for-3 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.

Tijuana beat Aguascalientes 5-3

Former Cardinals Playing In The Mexican League 5-26-18: Niko Vasquez Collects Three Singles; Daric Bartin Singles & Walks Twice; Ivan Bellazetin & Yefri Perez Each Single & Walk

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Dos Laredos) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-3 with two runs and one walk.

Tijuana beat Dos Laredos 6-3 in game two of doubleheader

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Monclova) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.
Jerome Williams (former St. Louis-Monclova) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed ten hits, six earned runs, one home run, one intentional walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the losing decision (2-2).  (p-s:70-51)(g/f:8-2)

Monterrey beat Monclova 7-3 in game one of doubleheader

Daric Barton (former Peoria-Puebla) started at first base and batted third.  1-for-3 with one run, two walks, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Puebla beat Oaxaca 7-3

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Leon) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Leon) started at second base and batted sixth.  3-for-4 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Mexico beat Leon 13-6

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Saltillo) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with two walks and two strikeouts.

Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Aguascalientes) started at shortstop and batted second.  0-for-2 with one walk.

Saltillo beat Aguascalientes 11-4

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Laguna) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted eighth.  One walk at the plate.

Laguna beat Durango 4-3 in 13 innings

Former Cardinals Playing In The Mexican League 5-20-18: Jerome Williams Strikes Out Two & Allows One Run Over Seven Innings For The Win; Cedric Hunter Hits A Two-Run Homer; Niko Vasquez Walks & Knocks In One Run

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Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Leon) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Leon) started at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one walk, one strikeout, and grounded into one double play.

Leon beat Mexico 7-0

Daric Barton (former Peoria-Puebla) started as designated hitter and batted third.  0-for-1 with three walks.

Oaxaca beat Puebla 3-1

Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Aguascalientes) started at shortstop and batted second.  2-for-5 with one double, one run, two strikeouts, and assisted in one double play.

Aguascalientes beat Monterrey 5-3

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Laguna) entered late in the game as pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 at the plate.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Laguna) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:9-6)(g/f:0-1)

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Saltillo) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one double and one strikeout.

Saltillo beat Laguna 6-2

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Monclova) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run.
Jerome Williams (former St. Louis-Monclova) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-1).  (p-s:79-55)(g/f:11-5)

Monclova beat Durango 7-3

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Dos Laredos) entered late in the game at third base and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout and was picked off.

Dos Laredos beat Tijuana 4-3

Former Cardinals Playing In The Mexican League 5-15-18: Rainel Rosario Hits A Two-Run Homer; Cedric Hunter Singles Twice & Drives In One Run; Yefri Perez Singles Twice

¡Rainel Rosario se fue para la calle! Tercero en la campaña para el artillero de @OficialSarapero #ElBeisEsPasión pic.twitter.com/YoE6xkDJWH

— LMB (@LigaMexBeis) May 16, 2018

Ivan Bellazetin (former MiLB tryout-Dos Laredos) started at second base and batted second.  1-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one sacrifice.

Durango beat Dos Laredos 6-5

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Leon) started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Leon) started at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.

Puebla beat Leon 8-2

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Monclova) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  2-for-5 with one run and two strikeouts.
Jerome Williams (former St. Louis-Monclova) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed eight hits, five runs (four earned), two home runs, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-1).  (p-s:67-48)(g/f:9-2)

Rainel Rosario (former Springfield-Saltillo) started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Saltillo beat Monclova 7-4

Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Aguascalientes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Tijuana beat Aguascalientes 12-1

Former Cardinals Playing In The Mexican League 5-9-18: Richy Pedroza Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Yefri Perez Doubles & Walks Twice; Maikel Cleto Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning

Richy Pedroza (former Peoria-Aguascalientes) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  2-for-3 with two two-out RBIs, one run, one sacrifice, and one strikeout.

Aguascalientes beat Dos Laredos 10-1

Yefri Perez (former MiLB signing-Monclova) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one double, two runs, and two walks.
Jerome Williams (former St. Louis-Monclova) started and pitched 5.1 innings.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, one home run, and struck three out for the winning decision (1-0).  (p-s:70-51)(g/f:9-2)

Francisco Rivera (former Palm Beach-Laguna) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Maikel Cleto (former St. Louis-Laguna) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:1-0)

Monclova beat Laguna 7-5

Cedric Hunter (former Memphis-Leon) started in right field and moved to left, batting fifth.  2-for-4 at the plate.
Niko Vasquez (former Springfield-Leon) started at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Quintana Roo beat Leon 5-2

Pedro Rodriguez (former MiLB signing-Campeche) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, one home run, and struck two out for the blown save (4) and winning decision (2-1).  (p-s:25-15)(g/f:0-2)(ir-s:1-1)

Campeche beat Oaxaca 5-4

Monclova Signed Jerome Williams For 2018 Season

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-19-17: Edmundo Sosa Finished AFL Season With Slash Line .305/.359/.356; Evan MacLane Strikes Out Five & Allows One Run Over Five Innings For The Win; Edgard Montiel Singles, Doubles, Triples, & Drives In Two Runs

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 11-5-17: Sandy Alcantara Strikes Out Two Over Two Scoreless Innings & Hits Triple Digits On Radar Gun; Jose 'Cafecito' Martinez Singles, Homers, & Drives In Three Runs; Jerome Williams Strikes Out Three Over Five Scoreless Innings For The Win

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-31-17: Jordan Hicks Strikes Out Two Over Two Scoreless Innings & Was Named To Fall Stars Game; Yadier Molina Named Manager For Puerto Rican U-23 World Cup Team; Andrew Knizner Singles Twice, Doubles, & Was Hit By Pitch

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-29-17: Fidencio Flores Strikes Out Four Over Five & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Win; Aramis Garcia Hits A Two-Run Homer; Corey Baker Strikes Out One & Holds Three Inherited Runners On Base Over Two & A Third Scoreless Innings For The Win

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Cardinals Winter League Notebook 10-19-17: Erick Almonte Named Assistant To Baseball Operations For LIDOM; Niko Vasquez Walks & Hits A Solo Home Run; Pedro Echemendia Pitched Two Scoreless Innings

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Jerome Williams Will Return To LVBP To Pitch For Magallanes During The 2017-18 Season

The ninth electric will again have a pitcher they already know very well, this is the right Jerome Williams. The right-hander already has experience in the Venezuelan professional baseball league, when he participated in the 2011-12 season.  (Translated)

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Somerset Released Jerome Williams

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Somerset Signed Jerome Williams For 2017 Season

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Jerome Williams Lost 30 Pounds & Is Still Preparing To Pitch This Season

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Cardinals Prioritizing Centerfield This Offseason

The Cardinals had more time than usual this October to determine their offseason plans and create the blueprint from which general manager John Mozeliak will operate. Here is another look at some of the expected decisions ahead and how the free-agent market, which opened at 11 p.m. CT on Monday, could help the Cardinals address their needs:

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