Kumar Rocker, Texas Rangers
Kumar Rocker wasn’t as sharp in Texas Rangers home debut, but leaned on ‘mature approach’
Despite eight baserunners on the walks, a hit batter, a pair of singles and a costly error by third baseman Ezequiel Duran, Rocker was charged with only one earned run. Had Duran fielded the two-out grounder in third, he might have allowed just one run, period.
Kumar Rocker May Appear Unfazed, But Texas Rangers Rookie Leaning On Veteran Teammates Ahead Of First Home Start
Texas Rangers rookie right-hander Kumar Rocker makes his second MLB start and first at Globe Life Field on Thursday afternoon against the Toronto Blue Jays.
How does Kumar Rocker, other young pitchers fit into the Texas Rangers 2025 plan?
Prospect made his Globe Life Field debut on Thursday. Could he join Cody Bradford, Jack Leiter in starting rotation?
Curveball or slider? Texas Rangers’ Kumar Rocker explains dominant breaking ball
ARLINGTON — Here’s the deal: Statcast classifies Kumar Rocker’s nasty breaking pitch as a slider. He calls it a curveball and a “slider at times.” It was the most effective tool in his Texas Rangers debut last Thursday against the Seattle Mariners and secured five of his seven strikeouts.
Texas Rangers Rookie Kumar Rocker Struggles With Command, Velocity Down In First Home Start
Texas Rangers heralded young pitcher Kumar Rocker struck out five in his Globe Life Field debut but struggled with his command over three innings.
Former Vanderbilt pitcher Kumar Rocker strikes out 7 in MLB debut with Texas Rangers
Former Vanderbilt pitcher Kumar Rocker was electric in his MLB debut for the Texas Rangers. Here's a recap of his special night:
Texas Rangers plan to promote top pitching prospect Kumar Rocker for his MLB debut this week
The Texas Rangers plan to add top pitching prospect Kumar Rocker to make his big league debut Thursday night in Seattle.
Texas Rangers' Kumar Rocker Racks Up Whiffs at Historic Rate in MLB Debut
Kumar Rocker dominated the Mariners' lineup with his slider on Thursday, setting the stage for the Rangers to come away with a win in his first MLB appearance.
Rangers' Kumar Rocker: Control issues in second start
Rocker's second start was a bit rockier than his first, needing 71 pitches to complete three frames. He struck out five but also allowed five free passes including four via bases on balls and a fifth coming by way of a hit-by-pitch.
Texas Rangers Rookie Pitcher Kumar Rocker Impresses In MLB Debut Against Seattle Mariners
Rangers open final homestand with series win over Toronto
The Texas Rangers opened their final homestand of the season with a series win over the Toronto Blue Jays as storylines begin ...
Gausman pitches 5 no-hit innings and Guerrero goes deep twice as Blue Jays beat Rangers 4-0
Kevin Gausman pitched five no-hit innings before exiting with lower back tightness, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit two solo homers ...
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Rangers prospect Kumar Rocker, twice a first-round pick, to make his MLB debut
Texas Rangers right-handed pitching prospect Kumar Rocker will make his major-league debut on Thursday against the Seattle Mariners, the team announced on Monday. The news comes roughly 16 ...
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Texas Rangers Top Prospect Kumar Rocker Making MLB Debut Thursday Against Seattle Mariners
The Texas Rangers are wasting no time. And the Rangers rotation could have a whole new look by the end of the week. Kumar Rocker will make his MLB debut when he starts the Rangers' series ...
Texas Rangers vs. Toronto Blue Jays odds, tips and betting trends | September 19
The Texas Rangers (73-79) and Toronto Blue Jays (72-80) will clash on Thursday at Globe Life Field, with first pitch at 2:35 ...