Rice Baseball: Jon Duplantier makes first MLB Start

Former Rice baseball pitcher Jon Duplantier made his first MLB start, the latest in several big moments for Owls in the MLB this season. Several Owls have made their marks in the major leagues this season. Anthony Rendon and Brock Holt have overcome midseason injuries, returning to their respective lineups with renewed vigor. Those still … Read more

Rice Baseball 2019 Season Review: Defensive improvements crystal clear

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Rice baseball saw unbelievable improvement in the field, cutting down errors and making adjustments as the season progressed. The 2019 Rice baseball season began with a series win over Rhode Island — and seven errors. The next stretch wouldn’t get any better. The Owls committed 17 errors over their next five games, including a season-high … Read more

Rice Baseball 2019 Season Review: Erratic offense full of highs and lows

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The offense prohibited Rice baseball from taking earnest strides in 2018. Here’s a rundown on the final numbers and a synopsis on how each bat performed. The Rice offense faded to a .260/.360/.400 slash line by the end of the regular season, finishing eighth or worse in Conference USA in each metric while leading the … Read more