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.
JT Chargois – Seattle Mariners
Chargois continues to excel with his new club, making a pair of appearances this week, including one that earned him his second win of the season. Chargois has now seen action in four games with the Mariners after being moved at the trade deadline and has yet to allow a run, striking out five batters along the way.
Through Aug 13, Chargois has a 1.29 ERA with a 1.095 WHIP. He’s averaging 7.3 strikeouts per nine innings.
Anthony Rendon – Los Angeles Angels
Rendon compiled some productive outings this past week, racking up three multi-hit games in the span of four days, two of which came against the Washington Nationals, his former team. Rendon went 5-for-10 in a two-game series against the Nats. He’s slashing .318/.423/.364 since returning from the injured list in early August, a span of six games.
Through Aug 13, Rendon is hitting .240 with seven extra-base hits, 14 walks and 29 strikeouts. His OPS is .596 and he’s collected six RBI.
Injured List / Other News
Glenn Otto – Houston Astros
After spending the first half of the season on the injured list with the Padres, Otto was signed to a minor league deal with the Astros where he’s expected to join the AAA team as he works to resume baseball activities.
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. He later issued a statement on social media.
Through July 30, 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) *signed by Astros
