Dominican Summer League Pirates 2

The Dominican Summer Pirates 2 or DSL Pirates 2 was briefly the second Dominican Summer League team affiliated with the Pittsburgh Pirates and were based in Boca Chica, Dominican Republic from 2012 to 2013.

Dominican Summer Pirates 2
(2004-2013)
Originally played in San Joaquín, Carabobo, Venezuela from 2004 until 2011. Relocated to Boca Chica, Dominican Republic for 2012 and 2013 seasons.
Cap insignia
Minor league affiliations
Previous classesClass Foreign Rookie League (2004-2013)
Previous leagues
Major league affiliations
Previous teamsPittsburgh Pirates (2004-2013)
Minor league titles
League titles VSL: 2 (2008, 2010)
Division titles VSL: 6 (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)
Team data
Previous names
  • DSL Pirates 2 (2012-2013)
  • VSL Pirates (2005-2011)
  • San Joaquín (2004)

History

However the team was previously known as the Venezuelan Summer Pirates or VSL Pirates and were a part of the Venezuelan Summer League, from 2004 until 2011. During that time, team was affiliated with the Pirates and based in San Joaquín, Carabobo, Venezuela. The team has won 5 straight league regular season titles over the span of 2006 to 2010. They have also won league championship titles in 2008 and 2010.[1][2]

On September 12, 2011, the Pirates announced that the organization would be terminating its lease and no longer participating in the six-team Venezuelan Summer League. The instability and political climate in Venezuela is thought to have played a large role in the organization's decision to pull out of the league. The decision led to the Pirates fielding two teams in the Dominican Summer League, with the remnants of the VSL Pirates forming the Dominican Summer Pirates 2. Both clubs will accommodate 35 players, meaning that the closure of the Venezuelan academy will not impact the number of players the Pirates can develop in Latin America.[3]

The DSL Pirates 2 posted a 34-34 record in their first season. During their 2013 season the team posted a 46-26 record, but were eliminated in the first round of the playoff by the DSL Tigers. They Pirates returned to one DSL team in 2014.[4]

Season-by-season record
San Joaquin (Venezuelan Summer League)
Year
RecordWin %Finish*ManagerPlayoffs
200428-35.4448thN/A
Venezuelan Summer Pirates (Venezuelan Summer League)
200529-33.4687thOsmin Melendez
200641-25.6211st (t)Osmin MelendezLost League Finals
200749-21.7001stOsmin MelendezLost League Finals
200846-22.6761stOsmin MelendezLeague Champs
200948-22.6861stOsmin MelendezLost League Finals
201048-20.7061stOsmin MelendezLeague Champs
201140-32.5561stOsmin MelendezLost League Finals
Dominican Summer League Pirates 2 (Dominican Summer League)
201234-34.5004th Boca Chica SouthLarry Sutton
201346-26. 6392nd Boca Chica SouthKeoni De RenneLost in 1st round

2013 Roster
Dominican Summer League Pirates 2 roster
Players Coaches/Other

Pitchers

  • 90 Dario Agrazal
  • 70 Omar Basulto
  • -- Jose Batista
  • 66 Luis Brun
  • 97 Remy De Aza
  • 83 Hector Garcia
  • 34 Alexander Gutierrez
  • 28 Delvin Hiciano ‡
  • -- Edgar Martinez
  • -- Andres Mendoza
  • 49 Jorge Mendoza
  • 91 Luylli Miranda
  • 62 Richard Mitchell
  • 17 Duarjenis Palma
  • 73 Jesus Paredes
  • 68 Horelbin Ramos
  • 86 Francis Rodriguez
  • 72 Eduardo Vera
  • 38 Julio Vivas

Catchers

  •  2 Yoel Gonzalez
  • 14 Carlos Marquez
  • 47 Ramy Perez
  • 27 Edgardo Rangel

Infielders

  • 67 Gustavo Barrios
  • 60 Bealyn Chourio
  • 18 Jhoan Herrera
  • 77 Carlos Munoz
  • 30 Edgardo Munoz
  • 51 Fredis Padilla
  • 17 Jose Salazar

Outfielders

  • 89 Alexis Bastardo
  • 16 Michael De La Cruz
  • 13 Steven De La Mota
  • 48 Edgar Figueroa
  • 99 Yomifer Polanco
  • 58 Jesus Ronco

Manager

  • -- Keoni De Renne

Coaches

  • -- Johe Acosta (hitting)
  • -- Jairo Cuevas (pitching)


7-day injured list
* On Pittsburgh Pirates 40-man roster
# Rehab assignment
∞ Reserve list
‡ Restricted list
§ Suspended list
† Temporary inactive list
Roster updated August 26, 2013
 Transactions
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References
  1. Dreker, John. "VSL Season Wrap-up Part One: The Position Players". Pirates Prospects. Retrieved 2010-08-11.
  2. Williams, Tim. "VSL Pirates Win the VSL Championship In 21-2 Victory". Pirates Prospects. Archived from the original on 2011-07-15. Retrieved 2010-08-11.
  3. Langosch, Jenifer. "Pirates end relationship in Venezuela". Pittsburgh Pirates.com. MLB. Retrieved 2011-12-09.
  4. "DSL Pirates 2". Baseball Reference Bullpen. Baseball Reference. Retrieved 2014-12-04.
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