Olmo and Segura DPL – POWER SHOWCASE MVP’s

Posted November 27th, 2012 by DPL & filed under DPL News, Featured Post.

During the DPL – POWER SHOWCASE Tournament there were many bright spots and more than 10 players signed. Dayan Olmo-MIF and Paterson Segura-RHP took MVP honors as both players placed some impressive numbers during the tournament and All-Star Game.
Dayan Olmo

Dayan Olmo-MIF trained by Valentin Monero in Malena-Boca-Chica D.R.; the switch hitter is a July 2nd eligible player with plus speed and solid hitting ability. During the DPL POWER SHOWCASE All-Star Game he went 3/4 with 2 triples and 3 RBI getting him MVP honors. Dayan projects to be a top selection in 2013, he has versatility to play the outfield and middle infield but his hitting ability and speed should carry him to professional baseball.
Paterson Segura

Paterson Segura-RHP trained by Yovanny “Sabino” Ubiera in San Pedro de Macoris. Segura has arm strength and a feel for a Curveball and Change-up and pitch-ability. He’s a short arm’er with deception in delivery from a H 3/4 arm slot; his velocity ranges from 88-91mph (92mph). He took MVP honors with 4 strike outs in 2 Inns, 0-H and 0-ER.

According to a major league source, the Red Sox traded first baseman Lars Anderson to the Indians in exchange for Double-A starter Steven Wright.

Lars Anderson, once rated as the top prospect in the Red Sox farm system, was hitting .259 with a .359 OBP, .415 slugging mark and .774 OPS with nine homers in Triple-A Pawtucket this year, similar numbers to the .265/.369/.422/.791 line he posted a year ago at the same level. The 24-year-old nearly had been traded to the Athletics in a deal for pitcher Rich Harden at the 2011 deadline, only to have the deal nixed by Sox concerns about Harden's medicals.

Scouting Report

Tall left-handed hitter with well, filled out frame. Smooth swing. Demonstrates strong patience at the plate, comfortably working counts to get offerings to drive. Brings a plan to the plate and has knowledge of his strike zone. Lets the ball get deep on him and hits inside of the baseball. Extends well with his arms to drive ball to opposite field. Struggles with breaking balls, which leads to swings-and-misses and weak contact on the ground. Must improve contact skills to project as an average-to-better hitter for batting average at the big league level. Despite plus raw power, has trouble pulling the ball with lift. Swing shows too much hook and lacks leverage due to looping hands during swing load. Struggles to get good wood on inside fastballs. Average-to-solid-average home run projection at big league level. Below-average speed. Defense around the first base bag has improved the last two seasons. Has become more sure-handed. Digs throws in the dirt well. Average range. Adequate defensively. Ability to stick on a major league roster heavily tied into offensive production. Needs more consistency with focus and concentration. Projects as an up-and-down major leaguer, with potential to carve role out on a second division team.

In exchange for Anderson, the Sox received 27-year-old right-hander Wright, a knuckleball pitcher who was having a tremendous year in Double-A Akron. In 20 starts, he is 9-6 with a 2.70 ERA, 101 strikeouts and 62 walks in 115 2/3 innings. Opponents are hitting .207 against him, the lowest batting average against in the Eastern League. He is not on the 40-man roster, so the Red Sox have freed a pair of 40-man spots in dealing Anderson, Matt Albers and Scott Podsednik for Craig Breslow (from the Diamondbacks) and Wright.

I wasn't very happy with this deal. Hope this one doesn't come back to bite us in the ass. Last winter, Steven Wright broke out in the Panama Winter League along with Toru Murata and Danny Salazar. Steven Wright followed up his winter league performance with a strong summer performance only to get traded while Lars Anderson has been on a down hill spiral. Wright has continued his uphill spiral ever since winter of last season. He's having another strong winter season. Could Wright crack the Boston rotation in 2013?

Anderson projects as an up-and-down major leaguer, with potential to carve role out on a second division team.

Well! Anderson is headed to the right place!

What are these guys thinking???

Jose Ramirez reminds me of a switch hitting Kenny Lofton without as much power. Of course, Ramirez just turned 20 in September. Perhaps he can fill out that lanky body and develop more power. His glove is major league ready. If Ramirez is everything I think he might be, I'd have asked Kipnis to play ball this winter or next to hone his outfield skills, perhaps get some playing time in at thirdbase.

Kipnis played 152 games this season. He needs to rest. No to winterball.

joez wrote:Jose Ramirez reminds me of a switch hitting Kenny Lofton without as much power. Of course, Ramirez just turned 20 in September. Perhaps he can fill out that lanky body and develop more power. His glove is major league ready. If Ramirez is everything I think he might be, I'd have asked Kipnis to play ball this winter or next to hone his outfield skills, perhaps get some playing time in at thirdbase.

You are out of your mind as usual. Kipnis is a future all star. Ramirez is a punch and judy hitter at best.

Tigres' Teheran shuts down Estrellas

Braves prospect yields one hit, pitches 5 2/3 scoreless innings

11/29/12 1:44 AM ET

Dominican Winter League

Licey 4, Estrellas 3

Braves prospect Julio Teheran allowed one hit over 5 2/3 scoreless innings as the last-place Tigres surprised the first-place Estrellas. Former Braves Minor Leaguer Donell Linares smacked a three-run homer and Dodgers infielder Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-4 with a run scored for Licey. Cubs prospect Nelson Perez delivered a two-run double for Oriente, which has dropped three in a row.

Gigantes 7, Toros 4

Orioles infielder Alexi Casilla went 3-for-5 with a homer and three RBIs, helping the Gigantes snap a three-game losing streak. Brewers infielder Jean Segura contributed two hits and two RBIs, while Moises Sierra (Blue Jays) added three hits and an RBI and scored twice for Cibao. Ricardo Nanita (Blue Jays) and Jose Constanza (Braves) each had two hits and drove in a run for the Toros.

Aguilas 12, Escogido 9

Manny Ramirez broke out of a 3-for-23 slump with two hits and three RBIs, helping the Aguilas outslug the Leones for their fifth straight win. Rockies catcher Wilin Rosario also drove in three runs for Cibaeñas, giving him eight RBIs in four games. Pirates outfielder Starling Marte fell a homer shy of the cycle, drove in three runs and scored twice for Escogido.

Venezuelan Winter League

Lara 7, Zulia 4

Luis Jimenez, who made his Major League debut with the Mariners in September, hit a two-run homer to cap a three-run ninth inning as the Cardenales topped the Aguilas. Guillermo Quiroz went 3-for-3 with an RBI for Lara, while Ernesto Mejia (Braves) had three hits and drove in a run for first-place Zulia.

Caribes 7, Caracas 4

Marlins outfielder Gorkys Hernandez went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored to lead the Caribes to their fifth consecutive victory. Former Major Leaguer Jose Castillo also had three hits, including a two-run homer, for Anzoategui, while Padres infielder Jesus Guzman was 3-for-4 with three RBIs in a losing effort.

Aragua 9, Magallanes 1

A's prospect Carlos Hernandez allowed a run on five hits over 5 2/3 innings as the last-place Tigres cruised past the Navegantes. Twins prospect Oswaldo Arcia went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI for Aragua, which got a bases-loaded triple from former Angels farmhand Carlos Colmenares. A's newcomer Darwin Perez drove in Magallanes' lone run.

La Guaira 6, Margarita 3

Giants catcher Hector Sanchez capped a four-run first inning with a two-run double as the Tiburones doubled up the Bravos. Rockies prospect Rafael Ortega doubled twice and scored twice for La Guaira, while Henry Blanco drove in all three runs for Margarita.

Puerto Rican Winter League

Manati 12, Caguas 10

Red Sox infielder Ivan De Jesus went 4-for-5 with a pair of doubles, three RBIs and two runs scored as the Atenienses ended the Criollos' four-game winning streak. Former Major Leaguer Ramon Vazquez also had four hits and drove in two runs for Manati, which got five solid innings from former Orioles farmhand Orlando Alfonso. Giants prospect Johnny Monell had two RBIs, scored twice and fell a homer shy of the cycle for first-place Caguas.

Santurce 6, Carolina 4

Former Minor Leaguer Gerardo Valentin doubled twice, drove in two runs and scored once to lead the Cangrejeros past the Gigantes. Indians prospect Joseph Colon pitched five solid innings for the win, while Astros Minor Leaguer Enrique Hernandez had two hits, including a three-run homer, for Carolina.

Mayaguez 4, Ponce 3

Former big leaguer Randy Ruiz singled in the go-ahead run in the bottom of the eighth inning as the Indios edged the last-place Leones. Dodgers prospect Yasiel Puig had two hits and two RBIs, while Brewers catcher Martin Maldonado was 3-for-4 and scored a run for Mayaguez. Nationals farmhand Zach Walters delivered a two-run double to cap Ponce's three-run eighth.

Mexican Pacific League

Mazatlan 8, Los Mochis 4

Former Minor Leaguer Brett Harper homered twice and drove in five runs, powering the Venados to their second win in a row. Mario Santana chipped in a pair of RBIs for Mazatlan, while Jason Botts was 3-for-4 with a solo shot and two runs scored for the Cañeros.

Hermosillo 3, Guasave 1

Free agent Jorge Cantu slugged a two-run homer to snap an eighth-inning tie in the Naranjeros' third straight win. Karim Garcia had two hits and drove in the other run for Hermosillo, which got six strong innings from 2011 Mexican League Pitcher of the Year Marco Tovar. Twins prospect Chris Colabello homered and doubled for Guasave.

Culiacan 8, Obregon 7

Cory Aldridge and Ricardo Serrano hit two-run homers and Mario Valdez added a solo shot as the Tomateros ended the Yaquis' nine-game winning streak. Marlon Byrd contributed two hits and two RBIs for Culiacan, while Agustin Murillo drove in three runs for Obregon.

Navojoa 7, Mexicali 3

Abel Martinez homered, drove in four runs and scored twice to lead the Mayos past the Aguilas. Kraig Binick chipped in two hits and scored twice for Navojoa, which got six strong innings from Salvador Robles. Free agent Yuniesky Betancourt recorded his second straight multi-hit game for Mexicali, going 2-for-4 with an RBI.

<

Venezuelan Winter League

•Ezequiel Carrera (RF, Navegantes del Magallanes): 0-for-5, 1 K. Carrera saw his modest three-game hit streak get snapped with his 0-fer on Wednesday. Overall, Carrera has now gone 16-for-54 in 13 games this winter.

•Luis Hernandez (SS, Tigres de Aragua): 0-for-1. Hernandez entered Wednesday’s contest in the midst of a six-game hit streak, but the streak was unfortunately snapped, even tough the switch-hitter only got one at-bat. A recent minor league signing of the Tribe, Hernandez has been impressive this winter and has gone 17-for-46 in 13 games.

•Toru Murata (RP, Navegantes del Magallanes): 1.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R/ER, 1 BB, 1 HR. This is one of those games that Murata would probably like to have back. Murata has not exactly had the best showings this winter, and with Wednesday’s performance, his ERA now sits at 6.06. Murata had exceeded expectations all of last year at Double-A Akron, but it seems as if his average stuff may have caught up to him.

•Jesus Aguilar (1B, Leones del Caracas): 1-for-4, 3 K. Let’s start with the good here. For one, Aguilar seems to be getting into a groove where he’s playing almost every day. Also, it was nice to see him collect a hit to extend his hit streak to four games. However, plate discipline remains a concern. With three more strikeouts Wednesday, Aguilar has now struck out 24 times this winter and drawn only three walks in 18 games.

Dominican Winter League

•Juan Diaz (SS, Estrellas de Oriente): 0-for-2. Diaz went hitless for the second straight game on Wednesday and is now stuck in a mini 0-for-6 slump. Overall, Diaz has gone 22-for-83 in 29 games this winter.

•Jose Ramirez (2B, Toros del Este): 0-for-2, 1 BB, 1 K. Well, there’s a surprise; Jose Ramirez went hitless in a winter league game. Ramirez’s 0-for-2 performance snapped his three-game hit streak, but his average is still impressive at .342 in 24 games played. Considering he went hitless in this game, it’s probably fair to assume that he’ll hit for the cycle in the next game he plays.
•Carlos Santana (DH, Leones del Escogido): 2-for-5, 1 K. Santana might not yet be hitting for a great average in winter ball, but he has recorded at least one hit in three of the four games he has played. Also, his 2-for-5 performance was his best so far of the winter season, so perhaps the switch-hitter is starting to settle in following a pretty decent break from baseball.

Puerto Rican Winter League

•Rob Bryson (RP, Criollos de Caguas): 1 IP, 1 H, 1 K. As has been the case all winter, Bryson was outstanding in Wednesday’s game. In seven games and 8 1/3 innings of work, Bryson has still yet to allow an earned run this winter.

•Joseph Colon (SP, Cangrejeros de Santurce): (W, 1-2), 5 IP, 4 H, 3 R/ER, 3 BB, 2 K, 1 HR. Colon was not exactly great on Wednesday, but he certainly was not terrible either. His five-inning performance was the longest that he has gone in any of his four outings this winter, and all three of the runs he allowed came on a three-run home run in the third inning.

•Matt Langwell (RP, Gigantes de Carolina): 1 IP, 1 H, 2 K. Langwell has pitched 5 1/3 innings this winter, and he has still yet to allow an earned run. He was especially efficient on Wednesday as he struck out two batters and recorded the third out on a fly out.

•Roberto Perez (C, Indios de Mayaguez): 1-for-3. Perez snapped an 0-for-4 funk with his one hit on Wednesday. Overall, the right-handed hitting catcher has gone 6-for-26 this winter.

By Steve Orbanek
November 29, 2012

Aguilar has now struck out 24 times this winter and drawn only three walks in 18 games.

Joe, I don't think this what I'd call a great winter.

Civ,

Aguilar has been a disappointment. He's trying to overcome LaPorta's effort in futility. However! All but 4 of those strikeouts came before he was farmed out to the Caracas parallel league. He's "only" struckout 4 times in his last 4 ballgames, but he's making better contact. We'll see what he does the rest of the way.

TORU MURATA

Magallenes fires Toru Murata and activates Matt Wright

5:54 pm | The Japanese was set free, after fixing a 0-0 mark with 6.06 of ERA in five starts

CARACAS. -

The Magallanes Navigators released Japanese pitcher Toru Murata and activated the 34 year old pitcher Matt Wright . The Japanese left the ship with a 0-0 mark set with a 6.06 ERA in five appearances ( four starts). Wright Matt trained with the ship for days and comes back for his third year in a row

PABLO SANDOVAL

Pablo Sandoval, MVP of the World Series, will debut on December 1st

05:05 pm | It will be next Saturday when the major leaguer debuts with Magallanes

CARACAS. -

The manager of the Magallanes Navigators , Luis Sojo , saw the possibility that Pablo Sandoval will debut on Thursday however, that possibility vanished, after the San Francisco Giants recalled their MVP of the World Series and instead will debut next Saturday, December first. That day, the Magallanes Navigators will host the Lara Cardinals , in the Jose Bernardo Perez. Sandoval has not played in the country since the end of 2009 - 2010.

Thursday, November 29, 2012

Brazil leaps into Top 20 of Men’s Baseball World Rankings

IBAF Men’s Baseball World Rankings updated following World Baseball Classic Qualifiers, Cuban games in Asia and South American Championship

IBAF Men's Baseball World Rankings

The IBAF Men’s Baseball World Rankings have been updated once again following the conclusion of the World Baseball Classic Qualifiers in Taipei City and Panama City, the Asian trip of the Cuban national team with games against Chinese Taipei and Japan and the South American Championship.

Surprise WBC Qualifier winner Brazil, which stunned Panama, Nicaragua and Colombia at Rod Carew Stadium in Panama City, made the leap into the top 20 of the World Ranking. Chinese Taipei, which won the WBC Qualifier in Taipei City, meanwhile moved back into seventh place with the expected victory.

Chinese Taipei also made up some ground towards leader Cuba with their 2-1 victory in the opener of the Thunder Series in Taichung prior to the WBC Qualifier. Cuba later also would lose twice to Japan, which solidified third place and reduced the deficit as well, surpassing the 600 points mark.

New Zealand gets ranked for the first time. The Diamondblacks reached the final game at the World Baseball Classic Qualifier in Taipei City and used the accumulated points to enter the IBAF Men’s Baseball World Ranking at the 29th position.

Argentina won the XI South American Championship in Ecuador and moved from 26 to 22 in the Men’s Baseball World Ranking. They had beaten Ecuador, Peru, Chile and Bolivia on their way to the title.

Another update of the IBAF Men’s Baseball World Ranking will be released following the completion of the ongoing 26th BFA Baseball Championship in Taichung. Japan, Korea, Chinese Taipei, the Philippines and Pakistan are participating in the event.

2012/11/29 17:04 KST

Former MLB pitcher Chan-ho Park announces retirement

SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) --

Former Major League Baseball All-Star pitcher Chan-ho Park, the first Korean to play in the majors, on Thursday announced his retirement from baseball, an official at his club said.

"Chan-ho Park delivered a letter to the club this afternoon stating his intention to retire," said the Hanwha Eagles official, adding that the club decided to "respect the decision."

The 39-year-old Park, who signed a one-year deal with the Eagles last December, will hold a press conference at the Westin Chosun Hotel in Seoul at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, according to the official.

Nice line for Eric Berger so far this evening. He leads 4-0 heading into the sixth inning. Eric's been doing a very nice job this winter.

Romero's triple-double performance leads Caribes

Tigers farmhand goes 4-for-5, scores three times as Anzoategui rolls over Magallanes

11/30/12 1:40 AM ET

Venezuelan Winter League

Anzoategui 16, Magallanes 3

Tigers farmhand Niuman Romero went 4-for-5 with three doubles and three runs scored and former Major Leaguer Jose Castillo homered, drove in five runs and scored twice for the Caribes on Thursday. Eight different players drove in runs Anzoategui, which built a 9-0 lead after three innings and totaled 21 hits in the contest. Johermyn Chavez (Cubs) also homered for the Caribes -- a two-run shot in the top of the ninth.

Caracas 4, La Guaira 3

A three-run homer by Daniel Mayora (Giants) and a solo shot by Jesus Guzman (Padres) in the bottom of the fourth powered the Leones to victory. Renny Ozuna (Angels) connected on a three-run homer in the top of the eighth to cut the deficit to one for the Tiburones, but Leones closer Juan Gutierrez (Royals) pitched a scoreless ninth to pick up his 10th save.

Margarita 5, Aragua 3

Mets' No. 3 prospect Wilmer Flores blasted a two-run homer and Indians southpaw Eric Berger tossed six three-hit shutout innings to lead the Bravos over the Tigres. Angels farmhand Carlos Colmenares smacked a two-run homer in the top of the ninth, but the Tigres could not close the gap.

Zulia 3, Lara 2 (10 innings)

A walk-off home run by Humberto Quintero gave the first-place Aguilas an extra-inning win over Lara. Quintero also drove in Zulia's second run with an RBI groundout in the seventh. Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk and a run scored in the leadoff spot for the Cardenales.

Mexican Pacific League

Hermosillo 3, Guasave 0

Journeyman right-hander Garrett Mock shut down the Algodoneros over seven two-hit innings, striking out seven and walking two to pick up his third win of the season. Former Major Leaguer Karim Garcia provided the offense for the Naranjeros, homering twice and driving in the team's three runs.

Los Mochis 6, Mazatlan 4

Mets prospect Juan Carlos Gamboa drove in a game-high three runs to lead the Caneros to their first victory of the second half, snapping a five-game losing skid. Four Los Mochis batters tallied multiple hits, including right fielder Alexis Gomez, who scored twice and drove in a run.

Obregon 8, Culiacan 3

Designated hitter Barbaro Canizares went 4-for-4 with a pair of doubles, a run scored and four RBIs to power the Yaquis. Sergio Contreras homered for Obregon, which scored five runs over its final three innings to break the game open. The two teams entered the game tied atop the overall standings, though the Yaquis have the league's best record in the second half.

Mexicali 14, Navojoa 0

Ten different players scored, eight drove in runs and five tallied multiple hits in the Aguilas' rout of the Mayos Leadoff man Chris Roberson went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and an RBI and Antonio Lamas and Roman Pena drove in three runs apiece as Mexicali built an early cushion with an eight-run third.

Puerto Rican Winter League

Mayaguez 9, Manati 8

A sixth-inning grand slam by Royals second baseman Irving Falu provided the necessary cushion for the Indios in a slugfest in which the teams combined for 17 runs on 22 hits. Angel Sanchez (Astros) and Twins' No. 5 prospect Eddie Rosario both went deep for Mayaguez, and catcher Martin Maldonado (Brewers) tallied a game-high three hits and drove in a run. Ruben Gotay plated two for the Atenienses as part of a five-run second inning.

Santurce 4, Carolina 3 (8 innings)

Braves farmhand Sergio Miranda launched a solo homer in the bottom of the eighth to give the Cangrejeros a walk-off win over Carolina in Game 1 of the teams' doubleheader. Luis Figueroa and Luis Matos also homered for Santurce in the contest -- both solo shots.

Carolina 6, Santurce 2 (7 innings)

The Gigantes rebounded in the nightcap. Pedro Valdes went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, two RBIs and a run scored for Carolina while Cardinals prospect Anthony Garcia walked three times and added two insurance runs with a base hit in the top of the seventh.

<

Venezuelan Winter League

•Ezequiel Carrera (RF-CF): 1-for-4, 1 BB, 1 SB, 1 E. Just another routine day from Carrera, reaching base twice, stealing a base, and struggling in the field. Still, this offseason has been a good start for Carrera headed into Spring Training.

•Hector Rondon (RP): 0.2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 SO. Make it 13 straight scoreless outings for Rondon, another player successfully using the winter league to put himself into a better position. I for one am excited to see what 2013 is going to hold for Rondon and cannot wait for the season to start.
•Eric Berger (SP): W (1-4), 6.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 6 SO. And yet another player in the Venezuelan League. Berger now has 33 strikeouts in 35.2 innings while only walking eight; he may be turning 27 in April, but there is still a chance for the left-hander, especially considering his strong SO:BB.

Puerto Rican Winter League

•Matt Langwell (RP): L (0-2), 0.1 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 SO, 1 HR. Langwell started off his outing well, getting a grounder back to himself. The next batter finished the game with a walk-off home run. That was the first run Langwell allowed in winter ball, though, so one slipup can be forgiven.

•Giovanni Soto (RP): W (1-0), 3.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 SO. Soto, on the other hand, had a very strong game in his first multi-inning outing this winter. After six walks in 4.2 innings, Soto's no-walk showing is a strong step in the right direction.

Mexican Winter League

•Karim Garcia (RF): 2-for-4, 2 R, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 1 SO. Garcia just turned 37 years old, but he is still plugging away in Mexican leagues. He has hit eight home runs in 32 winter games after hitting 22 in 101 games over the summer, great numbers for the outfielder.

By Jim Piascik
November 30, 2012