Kumar Rocker Takes the Mound for Texas Rangers on Thursday
Kumar Rocker’s Promotion to Major League
Kumar Rocker is starting for the Texas Rangers on Thursday against the Seattle Mariners, as announced today. Recently, Rangers manager Bruce Bochy had stated that Rocker wouldn't pitch in the major leagues this year due to his recovery from Tommy John surgery. However, this decision has changed, and now all eyes are on Rocker.
Performance Highlights
- Rocker, 25 in November, showed impressive stats in his minor league games.
- He had three appearances in the Arizona Complex League and dominated in AA Frisco, striking out 29 batters while allowing only one run.
- His time at Round Rock was equally impressive with 18 strikeouts in ten innings.
Expectations for Thursday’s Game
With Rocker throwing high-90s pitches and a slider that generates swings and misses, the anticipation builds. His promotion indicates the organization's confidence in him and sets the stage for an exciting matchup.
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