Here is a look at the seven former Rice Owls that will begin the season in the majors:
David Aardsma
• Position: Pitcher
• Team: New York Yankees (disabled list to begin the season)
• Played at Rice: 2002-03
Wall Street Journal: Aardsma could become an integral bullpen piece
• Coverage throughout the season:
New York Daily News | New York Post | Newsday | New York Times
Lance Berkman
• Position: First base
• Team: St. Louis Cardinals
• Played at Rice: 1995-97
Belleville News Democrat: Berkman excited about move back to first base
• Coverage throughout the season: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Tim Byrdak
• Position: Pitcher
• Team: New York Mets
• Played at Rice: 1994
MLB.com: Byrdak returns from knee injury in time for season opener
• Coverage throughout the season:
New York Daily News | New York Post | Newsday | New York Times
Phillip Humber
• Position: Pitcher
• Team: Chicago White Sox
• Played at Rice: 2002-04
Chicago Tribune: For Sox’s Humber, roster security has its advantages
• Coverage throughout the season:
Chicago Tribune | Chicago Sun-Times
Lucas Luetge
• Position: Pitcher
• Team: Seattle Mariners
• Played at Rice: 2008
• Coverage throughout the season:
Seattle Times
Jeff Niemann
• Position: Pitcher
• Team: Tampa Bay Rays
• Played at Rice: 2002-04
Sporting News: Rays choose Niemann as fifth starter
• Coverage throughout the season:
Tampa Tribune
Joe Savery
• Position: Pitcher
• Team: Philadelphia Phillies
• Played at Rice: 2005-07
MLB.com: ‘Grateful’ Savery to open year in Phils’ bullpen
• Coverage throughout the season:
Philadelphia Inquirer
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