Let’s get things started in Puerto Rico who just started their winter league on Thursday night. Here are the Astros’ connections to the league and how they have fared so far.
Lobos de Arecibo
Raymar Diaz, RHP – in his first two outings went a combined 3 2/3 innings giving up 4 hits and 1 walk. He struck out 3 while being held accountable for 2 runs.
Edwin Maysonet, SS – has hit in all three games so far (4 for 13), with only 1 strike out.
Leones de Ponce
Rene Garcia, C – the 18 year old backstop is on the roster but has yet to play. It is likely he will be catching bullpen and learning.
Reggie Abercrombie, OF – is off to a hot start. He is 4 for 9 and scored 3 runs so far. He has also contributed to the gulf stream with 2 strike outs.
Indios de Mayaguez
Carlos Lazu, LHP – is on the roster. Only appeared in 3 games for Greeneville after serving a 50 game suspension for banned substances.
Criollos de Cagues
Luis Cruz, LHP – the just turned 18 year old got a baptism by fire into playing with older, more skilled professionals. He went one inning in his first outing, giving up 4 hits (1 HR), 1 walk and 5 earned runs.
Rob Cosby, 1b – is 2 for 9 with 2 doubles to start the season.
VENEZUELA
Leones del Caracas
Jose Lopez, C – no longer on roster
Cesar Quintero, OF – is still hitting .302 through 19 games.
Caribes del Anzotegul
Josh Miller, RHP – had a better week, giving up 1 run in a combined 3 1/3 innings. Season ERA is 6.63
Paul Estrada, RHP – didn’t appear this week. So far in a combined 1 1/3 IP, he gave up 4 hits, two
walks and two runs. He struck out one batter.
Fernando Nieve, RHP – has not played
Ray Sadler, OF – appeared on the roster this week. He played in 4 games going 2 for 12 with 7 strike outs since joining.
Navegantes del Magallanes
Richie Paz, IF – is riding a 4 game hitting streak. thru 16 games, .163 (8/49) with 10 K.
Wladamir Sutil, IF – thru 7 games, .200 (2/10) with 1 K. Has not had an at bat in two of those games.
Nick Regilio, RHP – 9 appearances, 11 2/3 IP, 7 earned runs allowed, 4 BB/ 15K
Aquilas de Zulia
Humberto Quintero, C – has played in 2 games and is 0 for 5 so far.
Jeiler Castillo, RHP, appeared in 1 game, no hits, walked one and struck out three.
Bravos de Margarita
Felipe Paulino, RHP – has not played
Tigres de Aragua
Kyle Middleton, RHP – took the loss in his only start this week. In 5 2/3 innings, he surrendered 2 earned runs on 2 hits and a walk. He did strike out 5.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Aguilas Cibaenas
Sergio Severino, LHP – didn’t pitch this week, through 8 appearances (5 1/3 IP) he has a 6.75 ERA. He has given up 7 hits (1 HR) and 5 BB while striking out 5.
Jose Duran RHP – Has not played
Michael Bourn – Has hit in all 7 games he has played (12/31 .387). He also has 5 walks, 4 Ks and 2 stolen bases. He has scored 9 runs and has an OBP of .472.
Azucareros del Este
Fernando Abad, LHP – 2/3 IP, 1 hit, nothing else, Hasn’t pitched since Oct. 18.
Gigantes de Cibao
Erick Abreu, RHP – has made 3 appearances, allowing 1 earned run in 3 1/3 IP. His only hit given up was a round tripper. He has 2 walks and 5 Ks.
Jhon Florentino, 3B – Didn’t play this week. Has appeared in 5 games but with only 1 AB. He hasn’t reached base on his own this year.
Tigres del Licey
Alberto Arias, RHP – 2 innings with nothing but zeros, except for 4 strike outs.
Sammy Gervacio, RHP – 7 2/3 IP in relief, 6 hits, 4 earned runs 3 walk, 9 K.
Yordany Ramirez, OF – appeared in only one game this week. He went 0 for 1, his average remains at .188.
Polin Trinidad – had an *.* era outing this week. He gave up 2 earned runs on a walk and a hit without getting anyone out.