The 2024 MLB season is underway and Rice baseball alums are busy on the mound and at the plate. Here’s the latest from the MLB Owls.
Anthony Rendon – Los Angeles Angels
Rendon made his return to the lineup after an extended absence, going 1-for-4 in his first game action since April 20, a span of 79 days. His first hit scored a run.
Well Known Rendon ✅
Angels Anthony Rendon singles & Mickey Moniak scores.
Rangers 9 – Angels 4 Bottom 7th
Credit: Ballys#TEXvsLAA #RepTheHalo #GoHalos pic.twitter.com/1W3v5hhgVe— Anaheim Sports (@AnaheimSports1) July 9, 2024
Through July 8, Rendon is hitting .266 with three extra-base hits, six walks and 15 strikeouts. His OPS is .626 and he’s collected four RBI.
JT Chargois – Miami Marlins
It’s been a good stretch of appearances for Chargois, who has only allowed one run in six appearances since June 23. He has stuck out more batters (five) than allowed hits (four) in that time period. His most recent outing on July 7 ended in his first win of the year. He’s now 1-0.
Through July 8, Chargois has a 1.69 ERA with a 1.031 WHIP. He’s averaging 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings.
Dane Myers – Miami Marlins
Myers has been riding a hot streak over the past week. In six games he’s slashing .421/.476/.737, that’s a 1.213 OPS. That includes this go-ahead blast against the White Sox on July 6.
DANE MYERS!
Gives the @Marlins the lead! pic.twitter.com/o5HCWQlCIW
— Marlins Radio Network (@MarlinsRadio) July 6, 2024
Through July 8, Myers is hitting .270 with eight extra-base hits, six walks and 28 strikeouts. His OPS is .787 and he’s collected 14 RBI.
Injured List
Glenn Otto – San Diego Padres
Otto began the season on the Injured List but has now begun a stint of rehab assignments. He’s made two appearances with the Padres Rookie-level affiliate and two more in the PCL with their AAA club.
Knocking on the Door
The following Owls began the season in AAA:
- Matt Canterino – St Paul Saints (Twins)
- Tyler Duffey – Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals)
- Jon Duplantier – Syracuse Mets (Mets) *released
- Tristan Gray – Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Marlins)
- Evan Kravetz – Louisville Bats (Reds)
- Lucas Luetge – Worcester Red Sox (Red Sox)
- Dane Myers – Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Marlins) *promoted
