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Rice Baseball: 2022 MLB Owls update – Sep1

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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.

Tyler Duffey – New York Yankees

After a few outings with the Rangers’ AAA affiliate, Duffey was granted his release. He has since signed with the Yankees.

J.T. Chargois – Tampa Bay Rays

Chargois has been busy since returning from his extended time on the injured list. He’s made five appearances since August 23, allowing one run and four hits while earning two wins. His lone run allowed was unearned and he owns a 5:2 strikeout to walk ratio this season.

Through September 1, Chargois has a 0.00 ERA with a 1.059 WHIP. He’s averaging 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings.

Lucas Luetge – New York Yankees

Luetge saw action in three games this week, working an extended 2.2 innings last Thursday against the Athletics, allowing two hits, no runs and striking out four. He followed that up with 1.2 innings against the Angels over two games, allowing one run.

Through September 1, Luetge has a 2.68 ERA with a 1.255 WHIP. He’s averaging 8.6 strikeouts per nine innings.

Glenn Otto – Texas Rangers

Otto earned his sixth win of the season on Friday, throwing five innings of four-run ball, striking out three and walking two. It wasn’t his best night on the mound, but the Rangers spotted him plenty of run support and held on. He’s 6-8 on the year.

Through September 1, Otto has a 4.79 ERA with a 1.395 WHIP. He’s averaging 6.7 strikeouts per nine innings.

Injured List

Anthony Rendon – Los Angeles Angels

The Angels announced on June 17  that Rendon would undergo season-ending surgery on his right wrist. His season is done.

Rendon finished the year hitting .228 with 15 extra-base hits, 23 walks and 32 strikeouts. His OPS is .707 and he’s collected 24 RBI.

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Rice Baseball: 2022 MLB Owls update – Aug 24

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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.

J.T. Chargois – Tampa Bay Rays

Chargois returned to the rubber this week, more than three months removed from his last big league outing. He worked one scoreless inning on Tuesday against the Rays, striking out one and allowing no base runners of any kind. It was a great welcome back to the big league club after an extended absence.

Chargois has a 0.00 ERA with a 0.000 WHIP. He’s averaging 10.8 strikeouts per nine innings.

Lucas Luetge – New York Yankees

Luetge appeared in two contests this past week, throwing 1.1 innings against the Rays on Wednesday, July 17 and 2.0 innings against the Blue Jays the next day. Between the 3.1 total innings, he stuck out three, walked one and allowed five hits and one run.

Through August 24, Luetge has a 2.74 ERA with a 1.289 WHIP. He’s averaging 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings.

Glenn Otto – Texas Rangers

On Saturday, Otto delivered his first start without an earned run allowed since July 12. He worked 5.2 innings against the Twins, allowing one unearned run on three hits. He’s lowered his ERA almost a full point since early July.

Through August 24, Otto has a 4.66 ERA with a 1.394 WHIP. He’s averaging 6.8 strikeouts per nine innings.

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Anthony Rendon – Los Angeles Angels

The Angels announced on June 17  that Rendon would undergo season-ending surgery on his right wrist. His season is done.

Rendon finished the year hitting .228 with 15 extra-base hits, 23 walks and 32 strikeouts. His OPS is .707 and he’s collected 24 RBI.

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Rice Baseball: 2022 MLB Owls update – Aug 17

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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.

Tyler Duffey – Free Agent

Duffey’s stint as a free agent was short-lived. The former Twins’ reliever signed with the Rangers this week on a minor league contract. He’s been assigned to Round Rocks, their AAA affiliate. r

Through August 17, Duffey has a 4.91 ERA with a 1.364 WHIP. He’s averaging 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings.

Lucas Luetge – New York Yankees

Luetge worked one inning this week, a scoreless sixth inning in a 3-2 win over the Red Sox on Saturday. He struck out one, walked one and allowed no hits.

Through August 17, Luetge has a 2.91 ERA with a 1.246 WHIP. He’s averaging 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings.

Glenn Otto – Texas Rangers

Otto made two starts this week, both in Rangers’ wins. He went five innings against the Astros last Wednesday, striking out five while allowing two runs. On Monday he was credited with the win against the Athletics, working six innings of one-run ball.

Through August 17, Otto has a 4.96 ERA with a 1.416 WHIP. He’s averaging 7.1 strikeouts per nine innings.

Injured List

J.T. Chargois – Tampa Bay Rays

Chargois remains with the Durham Bulls on rehab assignment. Reports indicated he’d make multiple appearances with the Rays’ AAA affiliate before joining the big league club again, a transition that could be forthcoming if all goes according to plan.

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

Anthony Rendon – Los Angeles Angels

The Angels announced on June 17  that Rendon would undergo season-ending surgery on his right wrist. His season is done.

Rendon finished the year hitting .228 with 15 extra-base hits, 23 walks and 32 strikeouts. His OPS is .707 and he’s collected 24 RBI.

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Rice Baseball: 2022 MLB Owls update – Aug 10

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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.

Tyler Duffey – Free Agent

Duffey was designated for assignment by the Twins on August 5 and official released by the club on August 8. Early reports indicate there is a strong demand for his services and he might find a new team in the near future.

Through August 10, Duffey has a 4.91 ERA with a 1.364 WHIP. He’s averaging 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings.

Lucas Luetge – New York Yankees

Luetge did not see action this week, last appearing on August 2 against the Mariners.

Through August 10, Luetge has a 2.82 ERA with a 1.252 WHIP. He’s averaging 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings.

Glenn Otto – Texas Rangers

Ottow compiled a quality start against the White Sox on Friday, but didn’t get much help from his offense. He allowed two earned runs on four hits through six innings, striking out seven. The Rangers would only manage one run of their own, falling 2-1 and handing another loss to Otto despite a strong showing.

Through August 10, Otto has a 5.31 ERA with a 1.410 WHIP. He’s averaging 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings.

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J.T. Chargois – Tampa Bay Rays

Chargois remains with the Durham Bulls on rehab assignment. Reports indicated he’d make multiple appearances with the Rays’ AAA affiliate before joining the big league club again, a transition that could be forthcoming if all goes according to plan.

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

Anthony Rendon – Los Angeles Angels

The Angels announced on June 17  that Rendon would undergo season-ending surgery on his right wrist. His season is done.

Rendon finished the year hitting .228 with 15 extra-base hits, 23 walks and 32 strikeouts. His OPS is .707 and he’s collected 24 RBI.

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Rice Baseball: 2022 Summer Ball roundup

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Rice baseball players scattered across the country for Summer Ball leagues Here’s how each faired this offseason.

Pitchers

Parker Smith was the star of the show for the SB Foresters of the California Collegiate League this summer. He toed the rubber in the league championship game, delivering a masterful six innings of one-run ball while striking out five. His strong start helped pave the way for the Foresters’ third consecutive title.

He wasn’t the only bright spot on the mound for Rice baseball this summer, though. He was one of five Owls that posted sub-3.30 ERAs, Reed Gallant was a workhorse out of the pen, striking out 42 batters in 35.2 innings. Micah Davis still walked a fair amount of batters (15), but struck out nearly twice as many (24).

Pitching Stats

Hitters

Aaron Smigelski picked up where he left off this spring, crushing the Coastal Plain League to the tune of five home runs in 17 games with a .339 average. Guy Garibary matched him in the power department, but it took him 40 games to reach five long balls. Graiden West and Ben Dukes joined Smigelski in the .300 batting average club

It was a mixed bag for several other Owls. Connor Walsh was up and down at the plate, but still managed to produce a .395 on-base percentage.  Jack Ben-Shoshan was able to score 14 runs in 20 games played. 

Hitting Stats

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*All stats as of June 26 taken from league and team websites. The complete Rice baseball roster is available here.
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