Former Terps Have Nice Showing In Cubs vs. White Sox Game

Burke was originally pegged to start but ended up coming out of the bullpen in relief of Grant Taylor, who opened the first inning of play. Burke pitched 4.2 innings, allowing only two runs on five hits and striking out eight batters, tying a career high. Burke is nearing his career-high in innings pitched (108) for a season, already pitching 101 innings this year.

Shaw didn't have his best performance at the plate, but still contributed by hitting an RBI double deep left field corner in the sixth inning. His hit came off of Burke, a nice little moment by the former college teammates. On the series, Shaw has gone 3-for-8, with four RBIs, one walk, one stolen base, two runs, two doubles, and a two-run homer.

Burke and Shaw both played together at College Park in the 2021 season. Burke was electric in what ended up being his final season before entering the 2022 MLB Draft. He went 6-3 on the mound, pitching 74.1 innings, striking out 107 batters, and allowing only 33 runs. His 107 strikeouts ranked second in the Big Ten Conference that season and sixth-most in program history.

Shaw spent three seasons with the Terps, during which time his career averages were a .320 batting average, 172 runs, 222 hits, 47 doubles, two triples, 53 homers, 166 RBIs, a .623 slugging percentage, 43 walks, and 37 stolen bases.

It's great to see performances like this from Terps in the MLB, and we're looking forward to seeing more.

Maryland Terrapins head coach Buzz Williams Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images / Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images