Winter Baseball Leagues

[ARobsBrewCrew]

10 minutes ago, nate82 said:

I know some managers want to see prospects play in an actual game that they are at so they can get a feel for them. 

Without a doubt! Just saying that big league invites are usually for guys that are in consideration for 40-man roster spots.  Prospects don’t have to get a big league invite to play in big league spring training games.  Also, a big league invite would imply that Chourio would practice with the big league squad for at least a portion of spring training, but he’ll most likely practice on the minor league side of the complex and come up for some game action with the major league squad.

[Robocaller]

On 10/22/2022 at 3:40 PM, damuelle said:

There he is: Jackson Chourio atop the lineup on opening day of the Venezuelan Winter League season: 

Is Briceno (one of) our Bricenos?

[ARobsBrewCrew]

2 minutes ago, Robocaller said:

Is Briceno (one of) our Bricenos?

Jose Briceno, former top catching prospect turned journeyman, not a Brewers farmhand.

[Jim Goulart]

Monday 10/24:

Light day on the winter ball front, though catcher Brian Navarreto was 2-for-4 with a double in his team's 4-2 loss (box/log), Defensively, he picked off a runner at second base and was charged with a passed ball.

For the season, hitting .273 (6-for-22) with a .788 OPS through eight games.

Navaretto normally would have qualified as a minor league free agent this fall, but signed a two-year minor league deal with Milwaukee last March.

[Robocaller]

sorry to put this here, but the "prospect update" thread is closed. I can't find a link to see the most-recent community prospect rankings.

 

[Ro Mueller]

In Venezuelan play last night:

• OF Jackson Chourio went 2-for-4 with a stolen base for Aguilas
• INF Andruw Monasterio saw his first action of the fall/winter: 1-for-3, 2 walks, playing second base for Caribes. He's still just 25 years old and has put up respectable numbers in AA/AAA the past two seasons (.813 OPS in 2021, .770 OPS in 2022)
• RHP Arnaldo Hernandez pitched his second clean inning for Tiburones

[Jim Goulart]

33 minutes ago, damuelle said:

In Venezuelan play last night:

• INF Andruw Monasterio saw his first action of the fall/winter: 1-for-3, 2 walks, playing second base for Caribes. He's still just 25 years old and has put up respectable numbers in AA/AAA the past two seasons (.813 OPS in 2021, .770 OPS in 2022)

Unfortunately Monasterio, despite his youth, qualifies for minor league free agency five days after the World Series unless the Brewers and he arrange for a new deal.

[Jim Goulart]

Catcher Brian Navarreto 1-for-4 (RBI) in the Dominican Republic Monday night. Two baserunners did steal bases.

[Ro Mueller]

13 hours ago, Robocaller said:

sorry to put this here, but the "prospect update" thread is closed. I can't find a link to see the most-recent community prospect rankings.

 

I’m not sure of the easiest way to find it, but here’s the link: https://brewerfanatic.com/milwaukee-brewers-top-prospects-rankings/2022/

[Ro Mueller]

Chourio’s 2-run shot to tie it up: 

 

[Joseph Zarr]

On 10/26/2022 at 1:47 AM, Mass Haas said:

Unfortunately Monasterio, despite his youth, qualifies for minor league free agency five days after the World Series unless the Brewers and he arrange for a new deal.

I mentioned this during the latter portion of the Minor League season: given Turang is surely on the MLB roster to start 2023, it would be a real luxury to see Monasterio and Devanney manning the Triple-A grass. They’ve each shown their capabilities and potential in 2022. I really hope they get a deal done.

[wibadgers23]

18 hours ago, damuelle said:

Chourio’s 2-run shot to tie it up: 

 

Awesome!  I can't seem to find the box score for this game.  Anyone have it?

[Ro Mueller]

1 hour ago, wibadgers23 said:

Awesome!  I can't seem to find the box score for this game.  Anyone have it?

I think the game was suspended due to rain after 3 innings. I wonder if his homer will count in his B-REF stats. ?‍♂️ Offseason fun.

[Jim Goulart]

1 hour ago, damuelle said:

I think the game was suspended due to rain after 3 innings. I wonder if his homer will count in his B-REF stats. ?‍♂️ Offseason fun.

There were conflicting reports online as to whether the game would be suspended and picked up from the point of rain or made up in its entirety. It now appears the game is officially listed as postponed and thus young Mr. Chourio's first winter league HR of 2022 will indeed be vanished off the books, but remain in all our memories thanks to the video.

[Jim Goulart]

On 10/18/2022 at 6:18 PM, Mass Haas said:

Mejia scheduled for minor league free agency five days after World Series.

We can certainly continue to follow Mejia now that he's back with the Crew for 2023 - minor league deal, big league camp invite.

[Jim Goulart]

So, Jackson Chourio's Thursday game was again interrupted by rain, but this time they have already announced it will be completed prior to a regularly scheduled game Friday.

Tied at 2-2 in the 7th, Chourio is 0-for-4 thus far, one K, again in CF.

[Ro Mueller]

23 hours ago, Joseph Zarr said:

I mentioned this during the latter portion of the Minor League season: given Turang is surely on the MLB roster to start 2023, it would be a real luxury to see Monasterio and Devanney manning the Triple-A grass. They’ve each shown their capabilities and potential in 2022. I really hope they get a deal done.

Ask and ye shall receive: Monasterio has been re-signed. 

 

[Joseph Zarr]

11 hours ago, damuelle said:

Ask and ye shall receive: Monasterio has been re-signed. 

 

I saw this and rejoiced! Thanks for thinking of me my friend.
 

This is a big signing for my Triple-A enjoyment (and, I obviously think he’s a net plus all over the Diamond whether filling in down in Biloxi or playing regularly with Nashville).

Now protect Mr. Devanney in the Rule 5 draft and I’ll call it a Minor League off-season of ease and joy heading into winter.?

I should add, I sincerely hope Pablo Reyes stays as well - he’s a very likable player and guy (and the Team translator for the solely Spanish speaking guys). He will have the choice to refuse this assignment and become a free agent…I hope he stays.

[Playing Catch]

I've said it before, but every time I watch Reyes play, I'm surprised he isn't able to hang onto a 26-man roster somewhere.

[Playing Catch]

I actually wonder though, if Nashville, the city, is a draw for these AAAA guys. As in, they know what they are as players, and they make the most of it, living in a great city. It's awesome knowing they'll be our affiliate for the foreseeable future.

[Jim Goulart]

On 10/28/2022 at 6:41 AM, Mass Haas said:

So, Jackson Chourio's Thursday game was again interrupted by rain, but this time they have already announced it will be completed prior to a regularly scheduled game Friday.

Tied at 2-2 in the 7th, Chourio is 0-for-4 thus far, one K, again in CF.

Chourio finished 0-for-5, flying out in the one at-bat after the game resumed. His team won, 7-2.

***

The regularly scheduled nightcap was cut short to just five innings as weather continues to wreak some havoc in Venezuela. Chourio was 0-for-2 but drew an intentional walk and scored. Assume that Chourio is playing CF unless we note otherwise.

Having lost the earlier home run due to game cancellation, Jackson's line after five games is 5-for-19, one walk, five K's, 1 SB, 2 CS.

[Jim Goulart]

OF Esteury Ruiz made his Dominican Winter League debut Friday. (box score / game log). Playing CF, Ruiz was 0-for-3 but drove in a run on a sacrifice fly. He's playing for the same Toros club as catcher Brian Navarreto.



 

[Jim Goulart]

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You will notice that all fall and winter game box scores (Arizona or Latin America) are listed across the top row when any one box is displayed.

EXAMPLE - Abner Uribe's November 19th game

Here's a little cheat sheet to know which acronyms to click on for current Brewer players (so far, subject to change and additions/removals).

While we'll continue to post daily updates on the Fall League, winter updates will be daily as time allows. As such, utilize the info below. Once we learn that players have been added to rosters, we'll note that in this post.

* = 40-man roster 

* TOR - OF Esteury Ruiz (Dominican League) - Ruiz's winter stats

* CAR - C Mario Feliciano (Puerto Rico League) - Feliciano's winter stats

CAR - C Brian Navarreto (Puerto Rico League) - Navarreto's winter stats
CAR - C Brian Navarreto (Dominican League) - Navarreto's 1st team winter stats

ZUL - OF Jackson Chourio (Venezuelan League) - Chourio's winter stats

ZUL - 1B Jesus Chirinos (Venezuelan League) - Chirinos' winter stats

ORI - INF Andruw Monasterio (Venezuelan League) - Monasterio's winter stats

MAR - C Jason Lopez (Venezuelan League) - Lopez' winter stats

* ESC - RHP Javy Guerra (Dominican League) - Guerra's winter stats

* EST - RHP Abner Uribe (Dominican League) - Uribe's winter stats

LIC - RHP JC Mejia (Dominican League) - Mejia's winter stats

LAG - RHP Arnaldo Hernandez (Venezuelan League) - Hernandez' winter stats

CAG- RHP Matt Hardy (Puerto Rico League) - Hardy's winter stats

LAR - RHP Luis Contreras (Venezuelan League) - Contreras' winter stats

[Jim Goulart]

Saturday 10/29:

Box / Log

Busy day for Jackson Chourio - 2-for-4 with a double and single, run scored in a 6-1 loss. He threw out a man at the plate late in the game with a direct throw from center field. But the game was pretty much determined back in the 2nd inning. With runners on 1st and 3rd for the opponents and two out, there was a ground ball single to Chourio in CF, he was charged with an error and three runs scored, including the batter. As one fan commented: "Jackson Chourio looked a little nonchalant, looking for the ball after the mistake he made, he was practically jogging, an error that marked the game by the way."

As for another center fielder, Esteury Ruiz:

Box / Log

2-for-4 with a double and single, run scored in a 5-3 loss. Ruiz played clean defense, but he was thrown out trying to steal.

[Jim Goulart]