Kumar Rocker, Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers Rookie Pitcher Kumar Rocker Impresses In MLB Debut Against Seattle Mariners
Texas Rangers top prospect Kumar Rocker struck out seven and allowed one run in four innings against the Seattle Mariners in his MLB debut Thursday night.
This is what impressed Bruce Bochy, Rangers the most in Kumar Rocker’s first MLB start
“This is why he’s here,” Rangers manager Bruce Bochy would say later Thursday after a 5-4 comeback win over Seattle in Rocker’s debut. “I don’t think we had to learn anything. I think we knew he was ready. It was something we thought he could handle. This was a great start for him, especially how he handled himself in the first inning.”
Kumar Rocker to make MLB debut for Rangers on Thursday
Kumar Rocker was the best pitcher in college baseball. A lot has changed since then, including a pit stop in indy ball, but Rocker, the Rangers' No. 2 prospect and No. 97 overall per MLB Pipeline, wil
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:
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.
Kumar Rocker wasn’t as sharp in Texas Rangers home debut, but leaned on ‘mature approach’
ARLINGTON - There are going to be days like this. Texas Rangers top pitching prospect Kumar Rocker did not have his best fastball Thursday. He did not have his best command. What he has, though, seemingly every day is top-shelf composure.
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.
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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
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.
'Please Don't Let It Go Like This.' Kumar Rocker Shakes Off Two Quick Hits In Dominating Texas Rangers Debut
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Bruce Bochy discusses the Rangers' 4-0 loss
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