Two Riders named to Texas League Postseason All-Star team
Two Riders Make the Texas League Postseason All-Star Team On Tuesday, Minor League Baseball unveiled its Texas League Awards and All-Star teams, and two key players from the Frisco RoughRiders earned honors. Third baseman Cody Freeman and outfielder Alejandro Osuna were each selected to the All-Star team at their respective positions, capping off strong 2024 seasons. Cody Freeman: A Defensive and Offensive Force Cody Freeman, also named the 2024 Rangers Minor League Defender of the Year, sho
Sebastian Walcott Shines: Named to South Atlantic League Postseason All-Star Team
The Texas Rangers have one of the most exciting young talents in baseball. He's been getting attention and that is Sebastian Walcott. At just 18 years old, Walcott has been named to the South Atlantic League Postseason All-Star team, an honor well-deserved after a solid season with High-A Hickory. A Stellar Season for Walcott Walcott’s numbers speak for themselves. In 116 games with the Hickory Crawdads, the infielder slashed .261/.342/.443/.785, with 10 home runs, 9 triples, and an impressiv
Roughriders win playoff thriller in 11 to keep the season Alive
The Frisco Roughriders battled the Midland Rockhounds as they fought to keep their Texas League Championship hopes alive. Starting Pitching It would start as a quiet night in Frisco with the first 3 and a half innings as both Kohl Drake and the RockHounds Jack Perkins would be on their A-game. They both only allowed one hit through 3 innings, Drake striking out 4 and Perkins getting 8. Drake would get another 1-2-3 inning in the 4th. However, Perkins would make his only mistake of the night as
Texas Rangers Announce 2024 Minor League Award Winners
September 17, 2024, Arlington, Texas — Yesterday the Texas Rangers revealed their 2024 Minor League Award winners, and it’s packed with some stellar performances that should excite any fan keeping tabs on the future of the organization. These honorees will be celebrated in a pre-game ceremony this Saturday before the Rangers take on the Mariners. Here’s a quick rundown of the award winners: * Tom Grieve Player of the Year: OF Alejandro Osuna * Nolan Ryan Pitcher of the Year: RHP Alejandro Ro
Frisco RoughRiders Wrap Up Historic Season, Eye Texas League Championship
The Frisco RoughRiders capped off an incredible regular season with a 2-0 victory over the Amarillo Sod Poodles (Diamondbacks) on Sunday September 15th, finishing with a record of 84-54. While they were just one win shy of tying the franchise's all-time win record set in 2007, this season will still go down in the books for its historic moments. Setting New Franchise Records The RoughRiders set a new franchise record with a .609 winning percentage, marking the highest in team history. Despite
Abimelec Ortiz named Texas League player of the week.
Frisco Roughriders 1st baseman Abimelec Ortiz was officially named Texas League player of the week on Monday for September 9th-15th. Ortiz continued his outstanding 2024 Campaign by going 11 for 21 during the week sending out 4 homers and a double while driving in 8 RBIs. Not only was his bat skills on display, but he even displayed good patience as he walked(4) more than he struck out(3) during the week. The 22-year-old Puerto Rican was signed in 2021 by the Rangers and is in his 4th professi
RoughRiders Dominate Amarillo as Sebastian Walcott Smashes First AA Homer
The Frisco RoughRiders are on a tear, and Amarillo's Hodgetown Stadium is paying the price. After five games of this six-game set, Frisco has outscored the Sod Poodles 44-22, and their bats are just getting hotter. Let’s dive into the action from a wild 18-1 victory where the RoughRiders set multiple season highs. A Night of Firsts Frisco’s offense exploded for a season-high 18 runs, 21 hits, and 7 home runs—yes, seven! Every hitter in the lineup got in on the action, with six players racki
Rangers announce organization Minor League awards for August
Player of the Month Julian Brock was awarded the Rangers minor league Player of the Month award. The 23 year old Catcher was scorching single A pitching this month with the Down East Ducks. Brock had a slash line of .392/.418/.622 in August Accumulating 10 XBH and drove in 13 runs along the way. The 2023 8th Rounder also got at least 1 hit in 14 of his 10 appearances during the month. This was Brock's best month of the season for Down East and finished the final month of the season strong and w
Tiger undergoes Tommy John surgery
Izack Tiger the hard throwing Rangers prospect was drafted in the 7th round of last year's MLB draft. Tiger caught the eyes of the Rangers officials in the spring when he pumped his fastball near the 100 mph mark. Tiger was aimed to be a breakout prospect after his breakout spring but was off to a rough start when he missed the first 2 months with elbow inflammation. After coming back he would throw 46 innings this year splitting time between 3 levels of the Farm system. He would last pitch Au
Could History Repeat Itself?
It's become pretty clear that many within Rangers Nation have put the final touches on the 2024 season, and are setting their sights on what 2025 and beyond can bring. Recent moves and messaging from the Front Office seem to suggest much of the same coming from within the Rangers organization. All of that is fair and justified, but don't tell that to the men on the field. The Texas Rangers are playing their best baseball of the season lately, and it's not even close for comparison. Look no furt