Kumar Rocker wasn’t as sharp in Texas Rangers home ... - Dallas News
WEB1 day ago · On Thursday, he tried to better control the body and that led to a bit of overcompensation in another way, he said: Simply being a bit slow. His fastball averaged only 95.4 mph. A decrease in ...
Curveball or slider? Texas Rangers’ Kumar Rocker ... - Dallas News
WEB2 days ago · Texas Rangers starting pitcher Kumar Rocker throws against the Seattle Mariners in his major league debut during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Seattle. (Lindsey ...
Kumar Rocker Looks Unfazed, But Texas Rangers Rookie Leans On …
WEB2 days ago · Rocker, who turns 25 in November, doesn't look stressed talking to a group of reporters a day before his first home start. In fact, he didn't look too stressed when the first two MLB batters he ...
Kumar Rocker strikes out 7 in MLB debut for Rangers - MLB.com
WEBSep 13, 2024 · classified as swords, with Rocker making a veteran-heavy Seattle lineup look downright foolish.\n\n“\\[When an\\] overhand righty that is getting that many check swings or swing appeals, like, you've got to have something special,” first baseman Nathaniel Lowe said.\n\nThe 24-year-old’s fastball averaged 96.8 mph, topped out at 97.6, and got three whiffs of its own, though Rocker said he ...
Kumar Rocker to make MLB debut for Rangers - MLB.com
WEBSep 10, 2024 · 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, will finally make his MLB debut for Texas on Thursday against the Mariners in Seattle at T-Mobile Park. The news marks the culmination of a star-crossed start to Rocker's pro career.
Kumar Rocker makes his debut for Rangers ... - Associated Press News
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Updated 11:05 PM PDT, September 12, 2024. SEATTLE (AP) — Kumar Rocker’s debut in the majors finally arrived. It was a mixed bag for his highly anticipated first outing. Rocker threw four innings for the Texas Rangers on Thursday night in their series opener against the Seattle Mariners.
Pitcher Kumar Rocker impresses in highly anticipated Texas ... - CBS News
WEBSep 13, 2024 · CBS News Texas Live. Kumar Rocker's debut in the majors finally arrived Thursday night, throwing four innings in the Texas Rangers' 5-4 win over the Seattle Mariners. It was the conclusion of a ...
Kumar Rocker to become first player of Indian descent to make …
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Rocker’s mother Lalitha’s parents immigrated to the United States in 1965. The pitcher’s first name, which means “prince” or “young son” in Hindi, is a nod to his Indian heritage, as Lalitha, or Lu, explained to the Dallas Morning News after her son was selected third overall by the Rangers in the 2022 MLB Draft.
10 things to know about Rangers’ Kumar Rocker ... - Dallas News
WEBThe Rangers shocked the baseball world when they took Kumar Rocker at No. 3 overall in the 2022 MLB draft, and the pitching prospect has had a roller coaster ride to the big leagues. Here are 10...
Kumar Rocker’s second start was not as pretty as the first.
WEB1 day ago · Rocker walked four and racked up 71 pitches in three laborious innings, exiting with the Rangers trailing 2-0. ... Dallas’ most important news stories of the week, delivered to your inbox each ...
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