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Lance Berkman and Jose Cruz Jr.: A look back at 2 spectacular playing careers before their coaching days
Read full article: Lance Berkman and Jose Cruz Jr.: A look back at 2 spectacular playing careers before their coaching daysAs Lance Berkman and Jose Cruz Jr. meet today for the first time as opposing head coaches, it's a good time to look back at their careers when they were both starring at Rice University.
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‘Dreams do come true:’ Jose Cruz Jr. introduced as head baseball coach at Rice University
Read full article: ‘Dreams do come true:’ Jose Cruz Jr. introduced as head baseball coach at Rice UniversityOn Tuesday, Jose Cruz Jr. was introduced as head baseball coach at his alma mater, Rice University.
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Tigers load up with more college bats on Day 2 of MLB draft
Read full article: Tigers load up with more college bats on Day 2 of MLB draftNEW YORK The Detroit Tigers took a few more big swings at rebuilding their lineup. Ohio State catcher Dillon Dingler led off the draft's second day as the No. 3 overall pick to the Marlins, and they followed with Oklahoma high school lefty Daxton Fulton (No. 1 overall pick for the second time in three years, after taking Auburn right-hander Casey Mize in 2018. With their potential future ace already sailing through the farm system, the Tigers turned to bats this time.
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Rice’s shortstop Trei Cruz prepares for MLB draft with help from dad who played professionally
Read full article: Rice’s shortstop Trei Cruz prepares for MLB draft with help from dad who played professionallyHOUSTON – An incredibly difficult college baseball season is even more troubling with a limited MLB Draft in June. More than 1,000 players will miss out on being drafted as the league shrunk its draft from 40 rounds to 5 rounds. Rice shortstop Trei Cruz is unlikely to be one of the players affected. Cruz is 2,251 hits away from tying his grandpa's record, and 204 home runs away from matching his dad. The MLB Draft is June 10.