Hickory Crawdads Reveal New Goat-Karts Identity
Today, the Hickory Crawdads officially unveiled their new Goat-Karts identity, adding a fresh and unique look to their lineup of team theme night identities, which also includes the Llamas de Hickory, Couch Potatoes and Hickory Dickory Docks. Hickory’s early growth was fueled by the wagon-making industry, with the Piedmont Wagon Company playing a pivotal role in the city’s development. At its peak, the company was producing over 1,000 wagons per month, which were recognized by their dark green
Year Review: Jack Leiter
Jack Leiter had a interesting year for the Rangers. If you ask people what they thought of his performance, you will probably get mix answers. So I will look back through Leiter's year and go through his performances, both in the major and minor leagues. I will come to my answer at the end of the article. March Leiter made his first start of the year on March 30 against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. (Houston Astros' Triple A Team) He came out of the gate sharp as he went five innings allowin
Some Texas Rangers Prospects Who Impressed in 2024
Every season, a number of prospects manage to catch everyone by surprise with their standout performances, and 2024 was no different. This year, several Texas Rangers prospects turned heads with their unexpected rises. To get a broader perspective, I asked contributors to name the players who impressed them the most—aside from the more well-known names like Kumar Rocker and Sebastian Walcott. Here are the prospects who made the biggest impression in 2024. This isn't an exhaustive list, as many
Frisco RoughRiders announce game times for 2025 schedule
The Frisco RoughRiders announced the start times for all their home next season in Frisco early Thursday morning! The season will begin on Friday April, 4th vs Corpus Christi at 7:05pm. The RoughRiders will play all Tuesday-Thursday home games in April and May at a 7:05 start time except for 4 day games on April 29th(12:05pm), and then 3 education days on Tuesday May 13th(11:05), Wednesday May 14th(12:05) and Tuesday May 20th(11:05) Additionally, all Friday and Saturday games will be played at
Three Texas Rangers Prospects on MLB Pipeline’s Updated Top 100 List
The Texas Rangers continue to build a future that looks so bright that you'll need to put on your sunglasses if you look more than a few sect. Not surprising that three of the Texas Rangers top prospects have earned spots on MLB Pipeline’s updated Top 100 list they released a few days ago: Sebastian Walcott (No. 23), Kumar Rocker (No. 58), and Alejandro Rosario (No. 86). Each of these players has taken a significant step forward in their development this season, making a strong case for why they
Texas Rangers Top 15 Prospects 2024: Updated Rankings
The Texas Rangers' farm system may not have the same top 5 ranking it did in 2023, following the trades of prospects like Luisangel Acuña and Thomas Saggese, and the graduation of Evan Carter late last season along with Wyatt Langford making the team out of spring this year. Despite these changes, I believe the system is still strong. The talent and depth are still there, and the organization has made clear strides in player development. It may take a couple of seasons for these improvements to
Banana Ball World Tour Heads to Frisco in 2025: Rules, Fun, and Ticket Info
The Savannah Bananas’ highly anticipated Banana Ball World Tour is set to make a stop in Frisco, Texas, on September 5th & 6th, 2025. The event will bring the unique and entertaining version of baseball known as Banana Ball to Riders Field, featuring the Party Animals squaring off against the all-new Texas Tailgaters. While some traditionalists may have reservations about Banana Ball, it's important to remember that this fun, fast-paced version isn’t replacing baseball—it’s enhancing it. The ga
Leiter named Pacific Coast Pitcher of the year
it was announced Tuesday that Jack Leiter had been named the 2024 PCL Pitcher of the Year and made the PCL All-Star team as well. It's been no cakewalk for the 2021 2nd overall pick as he has struggled with command early and often since making his pro debut for the Frisco Roughriders in 2022. However, 2024 would shine some light for the first time on the 24-year-old showcasing what he could potentially become and be an intricate part of the future of the Rangers like they'd hoped when they dr
Frisco Classic Tournament Schedule announced
Here it Is! On October 2nd, the schedule for the 9th annual Frisco Classic was announced with 2 returning teams in Nebraska who competed in 2017 and 2019, and Sam Houston who competed in 2019. The Classic will also feature Big 12 School Kansas State and for the first time, SEC powerhouse and 2023 NCAA Champions LSU will be in the tournament. All 4 teams were also ranked in the top 80 last year in the official NCAA D1 Baseball Ranks LSU (15) Nebraska (29) Kansas State (37) and Sam Houston (78) I
Texas Rangers' Farm System Ranks 5th in 2024 by Winning Percentage
The Texas Rangers have solidified their position as one of the top farm systems in Major League Baseball (MLB) in 2024, ranking 5th overall in winning percentage across their minor league affiliates. With a combined record of 383 wins and 333 losses, their .535 winning percentage places them among the most successful organizations. Top-5 Minor League Farm Systems in 2024 by Winning Percentage: 1. Detroit Tigers: 396 wins, 318 losses, .555 winning percentage. 2. Cleveland Guardians: 392 wins