TCN’s Paul Ivice is back for another summer, reporting on the daily happenings on the back fields of Jupiter, FL. Infielder Raffy Ozuna leads the rookie-level GCL in hits and Diego Cordero is the first pitcher in the league to win two starts, as the Cards are off to a 5-0 record.
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2017 Gulf Coast League Cardinals Player of the Year
In our evaluation of the Gulf Coast League Cardinals to select the top position pitcher this season, two infielders rose to the top. Ultimately, 19-year old Elehuris Montero edged 2017 college draftee Taylor Bryant.
2017 Gulf Coast League Cardinals Starting Pitcher of the Year
2017 GCL Cardinals Relief Pitcher of the Year
Gulf Coast League Cardinals Notebook: 2017 Week 10
Exclusive, in-depth weekly news from the St. Louis Cardinals’ rookie-level affiliate in the Gulf Coast League, straight from the back fields of Jupiter. Among the hot players the final week of the non-playoff season were Taylor Bryant, Steven Zavala and Robbie Coman.
Gulf Coast League Cardinals Notebook: 2017 Week 9
Exclusive, in-depth weekly news from the St. Louis Cardinals’ rookie-level affiliate in the Gulf Coast League, straight from the back fields of Jupiter. The Cardinals have fallen to seven games back of the division lead with seven games remaining. Outfielder Jonatan Machado leads the offense.
Gulf Coast League Cardinals Notebook: 2017 Week 8
Exclusive, in-depth weekly news from the St. Louis Cardinals’ rookie-level affiliate in the Gulf Coast League, straight from the back fields of Jupiter. The Cardinals have fallen to 3 ½ games back of the division lead. Cuban outfielder Jonatan Machado is working on a nine-game hitting streak and batting .340 on the season. Many injury and rehab updates included.
Gulf Coast League Cardinals Notebook: 2017 Week 7
Exclusive, in-depth weekly news from the St. Louis Cardinals’ rookie-level affiliate in the Gulf Coast League, straight from the back fields of Jupiter. The Cardinals are two games out of the division lead as Dominican right-handers Winston Nicacio and Angel Rondon lead the staff.
Gulf Coast League Cardinals Notebook: 2017 Week 6
Exclusive, in-depth weekly news from the St. Louis Cardinals’ rookie-level affiliate in the Gulf Coast League, straight from the back fields of Jupiter. A 4-0 week has pushed the club over .500 and into third place. Infielder/outfielder Donivan Williams leads the team in OBP and has moved up in the order.
Gulf Coast League Cardinals Notebook: 2017 Week 5
Exclusive, in-depth weekly news from the St. Louis Cardinals’ rookie-level affiliate in the Gulf Coast League, straight from the back fields of Jupiter. A 1-8 week has pushed the club into fourth place. Third baseman Elehuris Montero is producing from the cleanup spot.
Gulf Coast League Cards Notebook: 2017 Week 4
Exclusive, in-depth weekly news from the St. Louis Cardinals’ rookie-level affiliate in the Gulf Coast League, straight from the back fields of Jupiter. Coach Jose Oquendo discusses progress made by 18-year old shortstop Delvin Perez in his return to the GCL.
Gulf Coast League Cards Notebook: 2017 Week 3
Exclusive, in-depth weekly news from the St. Louis Cardinals’ rookie-level affiliate in the Gulf Coast League, straight from the back fields of Jupiter. A key injury has changed the entire team’s offensive focus. In his return, Delvin Perez helped his squad to a 5-2 week.
Gulf Coast League Cards Notebook: 2017 Week 2
Exclusive, in-depth weekly news from the St. Louis Cardinals’ rookie-level affiliate in the Gulf Coast League. Leandro Cedeno leads the league in several offensive categories. Cardinals executive Bob Gebhard was in the house. News on Jonatan Machado and Delvin Perez are also included.
Gulf Coast League Cards Notebook: 2017 Week 1
Exclusive, in-depth weekly news from the St. Louis Cardinals’ rookie-level affiliate in the Gulf Coast League for the first period of 2017. Early offensive leaders include Elehuris Montero, Leandro Cedeno and newly-signed Taylor Bryant.