Rice Owls taken in the first round
Rice Owls taken in the first round
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The price of perfectionSomewhere under that pile of humanity is former Rice pitcher Philip Humber, who is mobbed by teammates after throwing a perfect game last April with the Mariners. Rice is commemorating that feat by dedicating a plaque at Reckling Park this week. In honor of that, we wanted to look back at all the first round picks from Rice over the last two decades starting with the man of the hour. The only Owl not pictured is Wade Townsend, who holds the distinction of being the only person selected in the first round twice (8th pick in 2004 & 2005 draft)Credit:
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Philip Humber - first round, third pick in 2004 draft (NYM)Here is the before picture to the dogpile. Humber pumps his fist after recording the final out to his perfect game.Credit:
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Jose Cruz, Jr - first round, fifth pick overall in 1995 (Seattle)Credit:
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Matt Anderson - first round, first overall in 1997 (Detroit)Credit:
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Lance Berkman - First round, 16th pick overall in 1997 (Houston)Credit:
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Bubba Crosby - First round, 23rd pick overall in 1998 (LA Dodgers)Credit:
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Kenny Baugh - First round, 11th pick overall in 2001 (Detroit)Credit:
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David Aardsma - First round, 22nd pick overall in 2003 (SF)Credit:
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Jeff Niemann - First round, fourth overall in 2004 (TB)Credit:
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Joe Savory - First round, 19th pick overall in 2007 (Philadelphia)Credit:
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Anthony Rendon - First round, sixth pick overall (Washington)Credit:
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