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.
Evan Kravetz – Cincinatti Reds
Kravetz made his first cup of coffee at the major league level count, retiring both batters he faced in two-thirds of an inning on August 28, the day he was promoted. The Reds announced they were reverting Kravetz back to AAA three days later.
JT Chargois – Seattle Mariners
Chargois made three appearances with the Mariners this week, tossing 2.0 innings of scoreless ball. He struck out two, walked one and allowed one hit, lowering his ERA with Seattle from 3.72 to 3.09. He’s kept the opponent scoreless in 10 of his 12 games there since he was acquired at the trade deadline.
Through Sep 3, Chargois has a 2.22 ERA with a 1.094 WHIP. He’s averaging 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings.
Anthony Rendon – Los Angeles Angels
Rendon went 4-for-21 (.191) at the dish this week, but he made his contact count, collecting a pair of doubles with two RBI in the process. Here’s that two-RBI hit against the Mariners, which would prove to be the decision swing that put the Angels on top for good.
ANTHONY RENDON DELIVERS 💪@Angels | #RepTheHalo pic.twitter.com/X2MTnC2HDV
— Bally Sports West (@BallySportWest) September 1, 2024
Through Sep 3, Rendon is hitting .224 with 10 extra-base hits, 22 walks and 35 strikeouts. His OPS is .590 and he’s collected 11 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 – Oklahoma City Dodgers (Dodgers)
- Tristan Gray – Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Marlins)
- Evan Kravetz – Louisville Bats (Reds) * promoted
- Lucas Luetge – Worcester Red Sox (Red Sox)
- Dane Myers – Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Marlins) *promoted
- Glenn Otto – El Paso Chihuahuas (Padres) *claimed by Astros
