The 2025 MLB season is underway and Rice baseball alums are making the most of their time in The Show. Here’s the latest from the MLB Owls.
Dane Myers – Miami Marlins
Myers broke through with a couple big hits at the beginning of the week, including a double against the Braves and a clutch RBI single against the Indians. He also has walked three times in the last four games, all bright spots as he works to get out of a post All-Star Break slump.
Through August 12, Myers is hitting .241 with 14 extra-base hits, 21 walks and 66 strikeouts. His OPS is .635 and he’s collected 26 RBI and stolen 16 bases.
Tristan Gray – Tampa Bay Rays
Gray has settled into a spot as a utility infielder for the Rays making two starts this week at second base, hitting ninth in the batting order in a pair of games against the surging Mariners.
Through August 12, Gray is hitting .077 with no walks and five strikeouts in just 13 plate appearances. He collected one RBI and one hit.
Injured List
Anthony Rendon – Los Angeles Angels
Rendon has been out of the news since it was reported he would miss a significant amount of time following hip surgery this spring. There have been no updates from the Angels or his camp since then.
Matt Canterino – Twins AAA
Canterino underwent season-ending surgery this spring and was released by the Twins before subsequently signing back with the club on a minor league contract while he undergoes rehab.
Knocking on the Door
The following Owls either began the season in AAA or have since been promoted to that level:
- Evan Kravetz – Louisville Bats (Reds)
- Glenn Otto – Sugar Land Space Cowboys (Astros)
- Trei Cruz – Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers)
- Hayden Durke – Reno Aces (Diamondbacks)
The most exciting pro ball play of the day from the Rice baseball alums this week might have come from the AAA ranks with Trei Cruz blasting a walk-off grand slam on Tuesday evening.
