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.
Tyler Duffey – Kansas City Royals
Duffey saw action in his second game since being called up this week, working 1.2 innings against the Blue Jays on Monday. He allowed two hits and one run while striking out two of the eight batters he faced.
Through May 2, Duffey has a 2.45 ERA with a 1.091 WHIP. He’s averaging 12.3 strikeouts per nine innings.
Dane Myers – Miami Marlins
Myers was called up at the end of April and wasted no time making his mark on the Marlins roster. He tripled in his first game and then hit a walk-off winner two days later. His family was in the stands for the big moment.
WALK OFF
Dane Myers wins the game for Miami in the bottom of the 10th! The Marlins earn their seventh win of the season and their first walk off.
Dane snaps the Marlins' seven-game skid. pic.twitter.com/PDmvRb4DJt
— Isaac Azout (@IsaacAzout) May 1, 2024
"Pretty surreal."
Dane Myers talks about the first walk-off hit of his career — with his family in the stands, no less. #MarlinsBeisbol pic.twitter.com/JImscAJrat
— Bally Sports Florida: Marlins (@BallyMarlins) May 1, 2024
Through May 2, Myers is hitting .455 with one extra-base hit, three walks and two strikeouts. His OPS is 1.136 and he’s collected five RBI.
Injured List
J.T. Chargois – Miami Marlins
Chargois reportedly suffered a setback in his rehab from neck spasms this week. No timetable has been provided for his potential return to the roster.
Anthony Rendon – Los Angeles Angels
Rendon is expected to miss a lengthy amount of time after suffering a partial tear in his left hamstring in late April. There is no timetable for his return as of yet, a frustrating development after a red-hot end of the month prior to suffering the injury.
Through May 2, Rendon is hitting .267 with three extra-base hits, six walks and 15 strikeouts. His OPS is .632 and he’s collected three RBI.
Glenn Otto – San Diego Padres
Prior to the beginning of the season, Otto was placed on the 15-Day Injured List on March 19 with a right teres major strain.
Knocking on the Door
The following Owls began the season in AAA:
- Matt Canterino – St Paul Saints (Twins)
- Tyler Duffey – Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals) *promoted
- Jon Duplantier – Syracuse Mets (Mets)
- 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
