ProJays Update: Baseball Edition
As the calendar approaches the beginning of August, we take a moment to check in on how former Creighton Baseball players are doing in the minors and MLB.
Bluejays in the MLB in 2023
-Anthony Bemboom (Baltimore Orioles)
Bemboom has appeared in six games this season for the Orioles, the last coming on July 2, going 2-for-11 (.182) with two walks. He was sent down to AAA Norfolk (Tides) on July 12.
-Ty Blach (Colorado Rockies)
Blach has appeared in eight games with the Rockies, earning the start on July 23. The southpaw has thrown 16.1 innings with seven strikeouts and a 5.51 ERA. Over his last three outings Blach has recorded six consecutive scoreless frames.
-Nicky Lopez (Kansas City Royals)
Lopez has appeared in 65 games for the Royals in 2023, collecting 33 hits (.213) with 13 RBI. Nicky went 2-for-3 with an RBI in a start at third base. He has played 34 games at second base, 27 games third base, five at shortstop and two in left field.
-Darin Ruf (San Francisco Giants and Milwaukee Brewers)
Ruf has seen action in 20 games this season, nine for San Francisco and 11 with the Brewers. He is hitting .239, going 11-for-49 with three doubles. The former Bluejay first baseman is currently on the 60-day injured list.
