It is playoff time in the tropics. The Dominican League’s playoffs have already started and the other two are close behind. Let’s check on the progress of those with Astros connections.
Puerto Rico
Gigantes de Carolina
Tyler Lumsden, LHP – Had two good outings before Christmas. Combined 3 1/3 innings with no runs, 2 hits, 2 walks & 2 Ks. Season ERA is sitting at 7.27 through 17 1/3 IP.
Lobos de Arecibo
Edwin Maysonet, SS – Appeared in two games since the last update. Season average down to .295 in 61 AB. Has made 3 errors.
Leones de Ponce
Rene Garcia, C – has not played
Reggie Abercrombie, OF – Still not hitting well, but he his scoring. In his last 36 at bats, he has only 7 hits but 9 runs scored. Hitting .200 on season. Had a power surge hitting 3 HR in his last 5 games.
Indios de Mayaguez
Carlos Lazu, LHP – has not played.
Criollos de Cagues
Luis Cruz, LHP -has not pitched since Nov. 7th.
VENEZUELA
Caribes del Anzotegul
Paul Estrada, RHP -Didn’t pitch since last update. Season line: 2 1/3 IP, 6 hits, 4 earned runs, 2 BB, 2 K.
Fernando Nieve, RHP – Season ERA is now an even 3.00. Has pitched more frequently but still short stints. In 11 appearances, has has pitched 11 innings and has K’d 12 batters.
Navegantes del Magallanes
Luis Alvarez, C – VSL 18 year old on roster but hasn’t played.
Wladamir Sutil, IF – Is being used as a pinch hitter and runner a lot. In 23 games he has only had 38 AB. Hitting .289 with a double and a homer.
Aquilas de Zulia
Humberto Quintero, C – Is playing regularly now. Has a 9 game hitting streak going (13/30). Season average .280 with 14 K’s in 82 AB.
Jeiler Castillo, RHP – hasn’t pitched in quite sometime.
Bravos de Margarita
Felipe Paulino, RHP – has not played
Tigres de Aragua
Pedro Gonzalez, C – He hasn’t played at all.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Aguilas Cibaenas – In the playoffs
Sergio Severino, LHP – Hasn’t pitched since 11/14.
Jose Duran RHP – Has not played
Michael Bourn -Hasn’t played since the 5th. Season average is .314 and OBP is .402. Strike outs are high at 24 out of 102 AB.
J. R. Towles – Since starting out 0 for 6, he has gotten hot hitting 5 for his next 11. His best game came on the 19th when he went 3 for 5 with 2 doubles.
Azucareros del Este – In the playoffs
Fernando Abad, LHP – Made first appearances since 10/18 last week. Went combined 1 2/3 innings with no runs allowed. 1 hit and 2 K’s.
Gigantes de Cibao – in the playoffs
Erick Abreu, RHP – Hasn’t pitched since 11/10.
Jhon Florentino, 3B – Was hitless in 2 AB since last update. Still hitting .385 for season in limited action.
Tigres del Licey – In the playoffs
Alberto Arias, RHP – Has had 5 outings since last update, 4 were scoreless. On the season 4.15 ERA with 22 K in 17 1/3 IP.
Sammy Gervacio, RHP – Sammy got back on the horse after a few weeks rest. He pitched a scoreless 1/3 of an inning on the 21st. He retired the only batter he faced.
Yordany Ramirez, OF – Is hitting .245 on the season with no walks in 49 AB. He has 9 K’s and 1 double.
Polin Trinidad – Hasn’t pitched since 12/7.