Washington Nationals pitching prospect Ryan Tatusko is one of many U.S. players playing winter ball in Venezuela. He is currently pitching for the Bravos de Margarita one of eight teams in the league. Tatusko is blogging about his experience in Venezuela on his blog The Backfield Diaries and has just written his first entry about his winter league experience. From touching down in Caracas to stepping on the field for the first time in Margarita, to the to becoming a mini celebrity just for being a ballplayer, Tatusko shares a first hand look at the passion that exists everywhere in the Caribbean when it comes to baseball. In addition to his blog entry, Tatusko shares this video which he took from the dugout using his flip cam on opening day in Caracas. A full blown dance party breaks out before the game complete with on field pyrotechnics at the end. It’s pretty awesome and a must watch video. You can follow Tatusko on twitter @RyanTatusko
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Venezuela Winter League Top Performances October 13th 2011
Each day we will give you some of the top performances from major league and minor league baseball players and prospects playing in the Venezuelan Winter League.
Top Venezuelan Winter League Performances for games of Thursday October 13th 2011
La Guaira vs Caribes
Jose Martinez Chicago White Sox – 2-4, 2B
Alexi Amarista Los Angeles Angels – 1-4, 2B
Dmitri Young Free Agent – 1-4, RBI
Jeremy Moore Los Angeles Angels – 2-4, SB
Lara vs Caracas
Alex Liddi Seattle Mariners – 1-3, BB
Luis Valbuena Cleveland Indians – 2-4
Guillermo Quiroz San Deigo Padres – 1-1, 2B, 2RBI
Daniel Mayora Tampa Bay Rays – 3-4, 2B, RBI
Ronald Bermudez Boston Red Sox – 2-4, RBI
Erasmo Ramirez Seattle Mariners – 5IP, 1ER, 5H, 0BB, 3K
Dylan Owens New York Mets – 5IP, 2ER, 5H, 0BB, 6K
Josh Wilkie Washington Nationals – 1IP, 0ER, 0H, 0BB, 2K
Magallanes vs Zulia
Darwin Perez Los Angeles Angels – 3-5, 2RBI
Jesus Flores Washington Nationals – 3-5, 2B, HR, 3RBI
Argenis Diaz Detroit Tigers – 3-5, 2RBI, SB
Jose Pirela New York Yankees – 4-4, 2B, RBI
Ernesto Mejia Atlanta Braves – 1-4, HR, RBI
Margarita vs Aragua
Ryan Lavarnway Boston Red Sox – 1-2, 2B, 2BB
Cesar Hernandez Philadelphia Phillies – 2-3, BB
Lastings Milledge Chicago White Sox – 2-3, 2(2B), RBI, BB
Joe Benson Minnesota Twins – 1-3, 2B, RBI, BB
Yohan Pino Toronto Blue Jays – 2IP, 0ER, 2H, 0BB, 3K, WIN
Deunte Heath Chicago White Sox – 3.2IP, 0ER, 4H, 1BB, 5K
Venezuela Winter League Top Performances October 12th 2011
Each day we will give you some of the top performances from major league and minor league baseball players and prospects playing in the Venezuelan Winter League.
Top Winter League Performances for games of October 12th 2011
VENEZUELA WINTER LEAGUE
Margarita vs Caracas
Ryan Lavarnway Boston Red Sox – 2-3, BB
Caleb Gindl Milwaukee Brewers – 1-4, 2B
Jesus Sucre Seattle Mariners – 2-4, 2B, RBI
Magallanes vs Zulia
Darwin Perez Los Angeles Angels – 2-4, 2B, 3RBI, 2BB
Bryan LaHair Chicago Cubs – 4-4, 2B, 2HR, 3RBI
Lorenzo Cain Kansas City Royals – 2-3, HR, RBI, BB
Jesus Flores Washington Nationals – 3-5, 2B, RBI
Francisco Martinez Seattle Mariners – 2-4, RBI
Argenis Diaz Detroit Tigers – 2-5, 2B, 2RBI
Seth Bynum Washington Nationals – 3-5, 2B, HR, 6RBI
Tanner Scheppers Texas Rangers – 1IP, 0ER, 0H, 2BB, 0K
Lara vs Aragua
Luis Valbuena Cleveland Indians – 1-3, 3B, RBI
Hector Gimenez Los Angeles Dodgers – 1-4, HR, RBI (WALK OFF HOME RUN)
Jarrett Grube Seattle Mariners – 6IP, 1ER, 3H, 0BB, 7K
La Guaira vs Caribes
Eduardo Escobar Chicago White Sox – 2-4
Scott Van Slyke Los Angeles Dodgers – 1-4, HR, 2RBI
Dmitri Young Free Agent – 2-4, RBI, BB
Avisail Garcia Detroit Tigers – 2-3