Ashlock’s speed-to-pop combo gives Rice a sneaky offensive spark
Mason Ashlock, a 6-foot-2, 215-pound sophomore outfielder at Rice in the 2026 season, flashed real upside with a .269 average, 11 homers, and 46 RBIs at Weatherford College before joining the Owls, then added timely production early in 2026 with RBI hits and his first career home run, plus an eight-game hitting streak that was the longest on the team.[1][2][4][5] He looks like a fit for a team that values right-handed power, offensive upside, and competitive toughness, though his 2026 line (.179/.260/.250 through 34 games) shows he was still searching for consistency at Rice.[1][3]
