The 2022 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.
Tyler Duffey – Minnesota Twins
Duffey was tremendous this week, working four scoreless innings across three different games. He struck out three while allowing four hits and issuing two walks. He lowered his EAR from 5.60 to 4.88. He’s pitched 7.1 innings without allowing an earned run.
Through June 29, Duffey has a 4.88 ERA with a 1.372 WHIP. He’s averaging 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings.
Lucas Luetge – New York Yankees
Luetge worked in two games this week. His first outing came on Thursday where he retired four Astros batters in 1.1 innings of the Yankees’ 7-6 victory. Houston got the better of him in his next outing, scoring one run on three hits in a 3-0 Houston win on Sunday.
Through June 29, Luetge has a 3.68 ERA with a 1.364 WHIP. He’s averaging 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings.
Glenn Otto – Texas Rangers
Otto returned from the Covid IL this past week and lasted just two innings in his first start since June 4. He surrendered six runs on six hits against the Nationals. It was his first outing of the season in which he failed to reach the fifth inning.
Through June 29, Otto has a 5.31 ERA with a 1.512 WHIP. He’s averaging 7.2 strikeouts per nine innings.
Injured List
J.T. Chargois – Tampa Bay Rays
Chargois remains on the 60-day Injured List and won’t be available for the Rays until mid-July at the earliest. He’s made one appearance with the team so far this season.
Chargois has a 0.00 ERA with a 0.000 WHIP. He’s averaging 13.5 strikeouts per nine innings.
Anthony Rendon – Los Angeles Angels
The Angels announced on June 17 that Rendon would undergo season-ending surgery on his right wrist. His season is done.
Rendon finished the year hitting .228 with 15 extra-base hits, 23 walks and 32 strikeouts. His OPS is .707 and he’s collected 24 RBI.
