Kohl Drake Named Texas League Pitcher of the Week for Dominant No-Hit Outing

Frisco RoughRiders’ left-hander Kohl Drake has been named Texas League Pitcher of the Week for May 5-11, 2025. Drake’s dominating performance—a 6.0-inning no-hit gem against the San Antonio Missions—earned him the honors.

Drake’s No-Hit Mastery in San Antonio

On Wednesday, Drake was untouchable, tossing 6.0 no-hit innings in Frisco’s 6-1 rout of the Missions. Facing just two batters over the minimum, he issued 2 walks, fanned 6, and threw 79 pitches (49 strikes). The RoughRiders had a combined no-hitter effort against the Missions.

A Stellar Season for the Rangers’ No. 12 Prospect

Currently ranked as the Rangers’ No. 12 prospect by MLB Pipeline, Drake has been lights-out in 2025. Across 5 starts with the RoughRiders, he boasts a 2.42 ERA (6 ER/22.1 IP), leading all Texas League pitchers with a minimum of 5 starts in strikeouts per nine innings at an eye-popping 13.70. Here at The Prospect Times, we’re even higher on the lefty, slotting him at No. 7 on our Rangers prospect list and as the system’s fifth-best pitching prospect. MLB Pipeline ranks him at No. 21, while Just Baseball notes him as a standout just outside their top 15.

At 6’5” and 220 pounds, Kohl Drake cuts an imposing figure on the hill. His 2024 season was a breakout, showcasing the raw talent that matches his physical presence. As one of the not-so-many left-handers in the Rangers’ system, Drake’s blend of size, stuff, and strikeout prowess makes him a pitcher to watch. His no-hit outing is just the latest chapter in a ascent that’s turning heads across baseball.

His ability to dominate Double-A hitters with a 13.70 SO/9 rate and a stingy 2.42 ERA signals he’s not far from knocking on Triple-A’s door. For Rangers fans, it’s exciting to see a homegrown talent shine.

Congratulations to Kohl Drake from The Prospect Times—keep mowing down hitters!