TCU pitching coach and lead recruiter Kirk Saarloos is a candidate for the head job at Rice, according to a report from a Houston television station.

Mark Berman of Fox 26 in Houston reported an unnamed source at Rice said the Owls would prefer to complete their search before the College World Series begins on June 16.

Former #Astros pitcher Kirk Saarloos (@kirk_saarloos), @TCU_Baseball pitching coach and recruiting coordinator, is a candidate to become the next @RiceBaseball head coach. https://t.co/MsTf7B06Mi

— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) May 30, 2018

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