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 has gotten off to a quiet start to the second half, collecting four hits in five games since the All-Star Break. He’s been the Halos’ third basemen during all of those games before getting a day off on Wednesday.
Through July 24, Rendon is hitting .233 with five extra-base hits, 10 walks and 26 strikeouts. His OPS is .568 and he’s collected six RBI.
JT Chargois – Miami Marlins
Chargois has made two appearances since the break, both against the New York Mets. He pitched a scoreless inning on Saturday before returning two days late to surrender just his second earned run of the month, completing one more inning of work. He’s allowed zero earned runs in 11 of 14 appearances so far this season.
Through July 24, Chargois has a 1.72 ERA with a 1.213 WHIP. He’s averaging 6.9 strikeouts per nine innings.
Injured List
Dane Myers – Miami Marlins
Myers’ strong season will be delayed several weeks. The Marlins’ outfielder fractured his left ankle during a game against the Reds prior to the All-Star Break. The injury occurred while kicking a clubhouse door, venting frustration from a called third strike and subsequent ejection at the plate. He has since issued this statement on social media:
— Dane Myers (@danemyers3) July 19, 2024
Through July 14, Myers is 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)
