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.
JT Chargois – Seattle Mariners
Chargois has been extremely busy since our last update. He’s appeared in five games over a stretch of 12 days, working at least one inning on four of those occasions. He only surrendered five hits across 5.1 innings pitched but was charged with four earned runs thanks to a pair of homers against him.
Through Aug 27, Chargois has a 2.39 ERA with a 1.101 WHIP. He’s averaging 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings.
Anthony Rendon – Los Angeles Angels
Rendon hasn’t found his stroke at the plate just yet, but he continues to find ways to get on base. The veteran has walked six times in his last six games and contributed with a couple of RBIs in his recent two-week stretch. His on-base percentage has crept up from .308 to .317 in that time despite a bit of a lull with his bat, just four hits in the past 10 games.
Through Aug 27, Rendon is hitting .229 with eight extra-base hits, 20 walks and 33 strikeouts. His OPS is .591 and he’s collected nine RBI.
Injured List
Dane Myers – Miami Marlins
Myers’ strong season will be delayed several weeks. He was placed on the 60-day DL this week after initial landing on the injured list when he fractured his left ankle during a game against the Reds prior to the All-Star Break. .
Before he hit the IL, Myers was hitting .265 with eight extra-base hits, seven walks and 32 strikeouts. His OPS is .759 and he’s collected 14 RBI.
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
- Glenn Otto – El Paso Chihuahuas (Padres) *claimed by Astros
