Fall/Winter League Roundup: AFL season ends, Casas takes OBP crown

The Arizona Fall League came to its conclusion, while baseball in the Caribbean winter leagues continued. Triston Casas (pictured) and Pedro Castellanos starred in the desert and Venezuela, respectively. For the full list of Red Sox prospects participating in these leagues, check out our Fall & Winter Leagues page, which will be updated continuously through January. This week's roundup covers the week of November 16 through November 21. 

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Arizona Fall League

Another edition of the AFL was completed, and Triston Casas finished in style. The system's top-ranked player reached base five times on Tuesday, going 2 for 2 with three walks. A 1-for-3 performance on Wednesday in his final appearance left him with a .495 on-base percentage, top in the circuit among players with 50 plate appearances. Jeter Downs, who got off to a scorching start before slumping, finished with a solid 3-for-7 effort on the week. Christian Koss was 1 for 3 with a walk and a stolen base, while Kole Cottam was 1 for 5 in his lone start. 

Two pitchers saw an inning apiece. Brendan Cellucci struck out one in a scoreless frame on Tuesday. AJ Politi followed with a shutout inning of his own the next day, earning the save in Scottsdale's victory. The team's two top-ranked hurlers, Connor Seabold and Josh Winckowski, did not see action.

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Dominican Professional Baseball League

Franchy Cordero got regular action as the Escogido designated hitter. He started five games, going 4 for 20, with a double, RBI, and a stolen base. Victor Santos joined Cordero with Escogido, allowing one run on two hits in 1 1/3 innings in his only appearance. Kutter Crawford started Wednesday for Estrellas, giving up one run on six hits in 4 2/3. It was the first run Crawford has surrendered in four starts, with his ERA increasing to 0.49. Joan Martinez also appeared in one game, allowing two runs on two hits in 2/3 of an innings, striking out one.

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Venezuelan Professional Baseball League

Pedro Castellanos had another big week for Lara, going 6 for 18 with four walks, a home run, double, and four runs scored. He now has five home runs and a .321/.375/.568 slash line through 81 plate appearances. Oddanier Mosqueda struggled in his lone outing, giving up three runs on two hits, a walk, and a hit batsman without retiring a batter.

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Roberto Clemente Professional Baseball League (Puerto Rico)

Henry Nunez was the only player in action this week. He appeared in one game, allowing two runs on two hits without recording an out. 

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Mexican Pacific League

Jorge Rodriguez, currently Boston's only prospect in Mexico, was not active this week.

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