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Rice Baseball: 2022 MLB Owls update – May 11

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The 2022 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 had a relatively quiet week from the plate, collecting just three hits despite his team going 5-1 over their last six games He contributed five RBI to the cause, most notably this home run to contribute to their May 10, no-hitter.

What was so special about one more long ball in a blowout victory? It was Rendon’s first and only at bat as a left-hander at the professional level. He’s literally batting 1.000 from that side of the plate for his career. Not bad.

Through May 11 Rendon is hitting .206 with nine extra-base hits, 16 walks and 23 strikeouts. His OPS is .687 and he’s collected 16 RBI.

J.T. Chargois – Tampa Bay Rays

Chargois reportedly had “a really encouraging day” in his rehab process this week and could start throwing off a mound this week. He’s been on the injury list since he suffered an oblique injury in the first week of the season.

Through May 11, Chargois has a 0.00 ERA with a 0.000 WHIP. He’s averaging 13.5 strikeouts per nine innings.

Tyler Duffey – Minnesota Twins

Duffey has really started to settle into his setup role over the last several weeks. He’s now allowed one hit or fewer in six of his last seven outings, including a pair of one-hit, no-run appearances this week in which he earned his third and fourth holds of the year, respectively. He’s drop his EARA by more than five points since April 19.

Through May 11, Duffey has a 3.86 ERA with a 1.114 WHIP. He’s averaging 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings.

Lucas Luetge – New York Yankees

Luetge wasn’t called upon this week out of the Yankees’ bullpen. It’s the first time hasn’t made an appearance through a full week so far this year.

Through May 11, Luetge has a 4.15 ERA with a 1.500 WHIP. He’s averaging 11.4 strikeouts per nine innings.

Glenn Otto – Texas Rangers

Otto made his third start of the season on May 8, going five innings in what would become a Rangers victory. He was not credited with a decision but allowed just two earned runs on two hits while striking out two.

Through May 11, Otto has a 3.14 ERA with a .977 WHIP. He’s averaging 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings.

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Rice Baseball: 2022 MLB Owls update – May 4

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The 2022 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 Angles

Rendon has been up and down this season, saving his biggest hit for a big moment. On Wednesday night he homered off Red Sox reliever Austin Davis to tie the game. The Angels would go on to win. That was his third extra base hit of the week after mashing two doubles on Apr 29 against the White Sox.

Through May 4 Rendon is hitting .231 with eight extra-base hits, 14 walks and 17 strikeouts. His OPS is .758 and he’s collected 11 RBI.

J.T. Chargois – Tampa Bay Rays

Chargois has yet to make a second appearance this season following his placement on the injured list in April.

Through May 4, Chargois has a 0.00 ERA with a 0.000 WHIP. He’s averaging 13.5 strikeouts per nine innings.

Tyler Duffey – Minnesota Twins

Duffey made three appearances this week, lowering his ERA by nearly a point and a half with two scoreless one-inning appearances sandwiching a one-run outing in between. Duffey earned one hold in the process with his team notching victories in all three games.

Through May 4, Duffey has a 6.00 ERA with a 1.500 WHIP. He’s averaging 9.0 strikeouts per nine innings.

Lucas Luetge – New York Yankees

Luetge appears in three games this week, working a total of 2.1 innings without allowing a run. He registered more strikeouts over that stint (three) than hits allowed (two). Lutege has not been charged with a run in nine of 11 appearances so far this season.

Through May 4, Luetge has a 4.15 ERA with a 1.500 WHIP. He’s averaging 11.4 strikeouts per nine innings.

Glenn Otto – Texas Rangers

Otto was bumped back from his Tuesday start this week with the return of Jon Gray from the injured list. Through two starts he’s 1-0 with a 2.89 ERA. He’s struck out 10 batters in 9.1 innings, a strong start to his 2022 season. It remains to be seen if he’ll be used in the bullpen for the time being or make a return back to the Rangers’ starting rotation soon.

Through May 4, Otto has a 2.89 ERA with a 09.64 WHIP. He’s averaging 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings.

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Rice Baseball: 2022 MiLB Owls late-May update

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While several Rice Baseball alums are producing at the highest level, others are working their way up the ladder. Here’s the latest on the MiLB Owls.

Triple-A

Jon Duplantier (Dodgers) has made six appearances out of the pen so far this season, dazing with a 1.04 ERA. He’s allowed just one run so far and did not surrender a hit in five of his six outings, the longest of which lasted two innings.

Tristan Gray (Rays) started has gotten off to a slower start through the first 17 games of the 2022 season. He’s hitting .180, a good clip below his lifetime .238 MiLB average, but he has hit four home runs and driven in 11 runs.

Ford Proctor (Rays) has been right by Gray in the Durham Bulls’ lineup with a modest .236 average and a .348 on-base percentage. Both marks are on the lower end of his career MiLB averages.

Double-A

Matt Canterino (Twins) made the jump from High-A to AA to start the season and has fit right in at the higher level. He’s started four games as an opener, never going longer than three innings while compiling a 2.79 ERA. Opposing batters are hitting .152 against him this season.

Dane Myers (Tigers) is pummeling the baseball through the first few weeks of the year. He’s hit eight extra-base hits in 17 games, helping lead to a .935 slugging percentage. Myers’ .323 average leads the Erie Seawolves by a wide margin. None of his teammates are hitting better than .294.

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Ricky Salinas (Reds) has made four long relief appearances through the young MiLB season, striking out 11 batters in 11.1 innings pitched. He owns a 3.18 ERA, which would be the best mark of his MiLB career.

Single-A

Trei Cruz (Tigers, High-A) rose from rookie ball to High-A in his first pro season and that’s where he begins his sophomore campaign. Through 15 games he’s hitting .224 with a .764 OPS, a positive step after an inconsistent start at the plate last season. He has drawn 14 walks, pushing up his OPS to .397.

Evan Kravetz (Reds, High-A) jumped through several teams last season but has found a home in Dayton with the Reds’ High-A affiliate to start the season. He’s appeared in four games with one start and has a 4.38 ERA with 18 strikeouts in 12.1 innings pitched.

Addison Moss (Rays, High-A) has gotten off to a masterful start in his third minor league season. He’s appeared in three games so far, not allowing an earned run in 5.0 innings pitched. In addition to a sterling 0.00 ERA, Moss has surrendered just four hits.

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Rice Baseball: 2022 MLB Owls update – Apr 27

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The 2022 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 Angles

Rendon’s bat has started to heat up. After sporting a .118 average through five games, Rendon has hit .278 over his last 10 contests, including his second home run of the season and three doubles. Meanwhile, his glove remains as amazing as ever.

Through April 27, Rendon is hitting .226 with five extra-base hits, 10 walks and 13 strikeouts. His OPS is .750 and he’s collected six RBI.

Tyler Duffey – Minnesota Twins

Duffey’s first outing of the season was rocky, but he bounced back quickly, putting together much better appearances over the course of the next few weeks. Duffey has allowed two earned runs in his last five appearances, whittling his season ERA down from 18.00 to 6.00. He picked up his first win and his first hold of the season during that time.

Through April 27, Duffey has a 6.00 ERA with a 1.500 WHIP. He’s averaging 9.0 strikeouts per nine innings.

Lucas Luetge – New York Yankees

Luetge has been busy over the last few weeks. Since April 13, he’s appeared in five games, three of which were spotless, one inning relief appearances in which he allowed no runs. He picked up his first hold of the season in that span as well.

His last outing was more tenuous. Luetge allowed three runs to the Orioles in 0.2 innings. Fortuantely for him, the Yankees still won 12-8.

Through April 27, Luetge has a 6.00 ERA with a 1.500 WHIP. He’s averaging 12.0 strikeouts per nine innings.

J.T. Chargois – Tampa Bay Rays

Shortly after his first appearance of the season, the Rays were forced to play Chargois on the injured list with an oblique injury. Manager Kevin Cash told reporters this week Chargois has begun playing catch, but there does not appear to be an official timetable for his return.

Through April 27, Chargois has a 0.00 ERA with a 0.000 WHIP. He’s averaging 13.5 strikeouts per nine innings.

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Rice Baseball: 2022 MLB Owls update – Apr 13

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The 2022 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 Angles

It was a slower start for Anthony Rendon in his return to the diamond after missing extended time last season. He collected his first hit and his first run in his second game. On Monday, he hit his first home run of the season, collecting his first two RBI.

His glove hasn’t missed a step, though. Rendon has flashed leather already several times in the young season.

Through April 13, Rendon is hitting .118 with one extra-base hit, two walks and six strikeouts. His OPS is .505 and he’s collected two RBI.

Tyler Duffey – Minnesota Twins

Duffey has had two very different outings this season. His first came on Saturday, where he blew a save and was saddled with a loss against the Mariners, giving up three hits and two runs in the ninth inning. His second appearance was much better, a scoreless seventh inning with one strikeout on Monday.

Even with that down performance in the ninth, Duffey owns a 1.33 career ERA in the ninth inning, only allowing three earned runs in 20.1 innings of work while striking out 24.

Through April 13, Duffey has a 9.00 ERA with a 2.000 WHIP. He’s averaging 9.0 strikeouts per nine innings.

Lucas Luetge – New York Yankees

Luetge picked up his first win of the season in his first appearance, tossing a scoreless sixth inning against the Red Sox on Saturday with two strikeouts. He saw additional action on Sunday, striking out one in a scoreless seventh inning.

Through April 13, Luetge has a 0.00 ERA with a 0.500 WHIP. He’s averaging 13.5 strikeouts per nine innings.

J.T. Chargois – Tampa Bay Rays

Chargois entered his only game so far on Friday in the fifth inning with a runner on base and one out, tasked with protecting a one-run lead. He did his job quickly, inducing a groundout to second before striking out the next batter to end the frame.

Unfortunately, that might be the last time we see Chargois for some time. He was placed on the injured list on April 12 (retroactive to April 9) with left oblique tightness, something which could sideline him for several weeks depending on the severity.

Through April 13, Chargois has a 0.00 ERA with a 0.000 WHIP. He’s averaging 13.5 strikeouts per nine innings.

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