Let’s check in with Marlins players and prospects in the Winter Leagues –
IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:
OF Jerar Encarnacion played in two games last week, going 3×7 (.429) with a double, home run, and 2 RBI to finish his regular season on a five-game hitting streak. His .333 AVG, .438 OBP, and .951 OPS all led the Aguilas Cibaenas among qualifying players.
OF Bryan De La Cruz went 3×6 with 1 triple, 2 runs scored, and 2 RBI on Dec. 11 while playing right field for the Toros del Este.
Round Robin play is set to begin today, Dec. 19. The schedule is attached.
IN VENEZUELA:
With the LVBP now heading into their final week of regular season play, INF/OF Javier Sanoja has put up five multi-hit games over his last 10 played. Is batting .320 in the month of December, including a 2×5 effort and a run scored in last night’s game for the Cardenales de Lara.