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BUCKS IN BASEBALL. The All-Star break for the MLB starts today, which is always perfect timing to check the progress of a player. Three former Ohio State players have played Big League ball this year, so here is a brief update on each of them.
Dillon Dingler, C, Detroit Tigers
This is Dingler's true rookie year after playing just 27 games in 2024, and he's emerged as Detroit's everyday catcher with an exceptionally productive first half. In 71 games, Dingler has batted .265 with eight dingers and 36 runs batted in. Defensively, he's caught 15 of the 45 runners who have attempted a steal against him, a rate of 33.3%, well above the MLB average of 22.3%.
Dominic Canzone, OF, Seattle Mariners
After a disappointing 2024 campaign that saw him hit below the Mendoza line at .196, Canzone worked his way back to the big leagues with an impressive 45 games at AAA Tacoma, where he hit .296 with 13 home runs and 36 RBI. In his 27 games since being called back up in June, he's batting a blazing .345 with six home runs and 10 RBI.
Zach Dezenzo, OF, Houston Astros
Dezenzo was off to a solid start in his first full big league season, batting .245 with 10 RBI through 34 games, but a hand injury has kept him sidelined since May 31. He's currently on Houston's 60-day injured list, where he'll remain until August at the earliest.