Bubba Thompson named Express MVP
Bubba Thompson was recently named the season MVP for the 2022 Round Rock Express, the Texas Rangers' Triple-A affiliate. What's impressive is that he only played in 80 games with the Express. Despite playing in fewer games than some of his teammates, Bubba still put up impressive numbers and was a big part of the Express' success this season. He slashed a line of .304/.355/.474/.829 with 13 home runs and 48 RBI. Bubba's numbers speak for themselves, but it's his energy and speed on the field
Reunion Tower to display RoughRiders themed lights
The Frisco RoughRiders, the Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, announced that Reunion Tower in Dallas will be displaying team-themed lights. This will honor the RoughRiders winning the Texas League Championship. They swept the San Antonio Missions in the Division Series and then the Wichita Wind Surge in the Championship Series. The 561-foot Reunion Tower will be displaying the lights tonight, September 28, 2022, from 730 PM-11 PM. This is a great way for the city to show their support
RoughRiders win Texas League Championship
The Frisco RoughRiders are the 2022 Texas League Champions! They fought hard and came out on top against the Wichita Wind Surge, winning 7-5 in a 10-inning thriller. This is their first Championship title since 2004. The RoughRiders swept each of the Texas League South Division Series and then the Texas League Championship Series. Each was a best-of-three series. In this Championship Series the RoughRiders scored 18 runs on 21 hits. They went 21-for-71 (.296) with 2 home runs (both hit by Kape
Jack Leiter tabbed to start game two
The Frisco RoughRiders have tabbed top pitching prospect Jack Leiter to start game two of the Texas League Championship against the Wichita Wind Surge. If the RoughRiders win, they take home the Texas League Championship for the first time since 2004. If they lose, game three of the best-of-three series will be tomorrow night. Leiter, 22, posted a 3-10 win-loss record with a 5.54 ERA and 1.554 WHIP in 23 games/22 starts for the RoughRiders. He'll be facing off against Brent Headrick, who made
RoughRiders win game 1 of Championship Series
Frisco, TX- Despite a rain delay at the start of the game, the RoughRiders didn't let it affect them. They're off to a great start in the Texas League Championship Series, winning game one against the Wichita Wind Surge by a final score of 11-3. The RoughRiders are now in the drivers seat in this best of three series. The RoughRiders last appeared in the championship series in 2012 and last won it on 2004. Solid outing for Mason Englert It was special for Starting pitcher Mason Englert who g
Mason Englert to start game one of TLC
Right-hander Mason Englert, a native of Forney, Texas, will take the mound for the RoughRiders in game one of the Texas League Championship. Left-hander, Kody Funderburk (10-5, 2.94) is scheduled to start for the Wichita Wind Surge (Twins). Englert, 23 in November, has had a solid season and he made a case to be named the Texas Rangers Minor League Pitcher of the year. Some of his accomplishments this season include back-to-back pitcher of the week, pitcher of the month, and he was part of a
Big game Bradford leads RoughRiders to Championship series
The RoughRiders needed just one more win to advance to the Texas League Championship Series, and they sent the right man to the mound. Big-game Cody Bradford had been dealing prior to the end of the season, and was ready to deliver in a must-win game. The result: a 5-2 RoughRiders win. The RoughRiders are headed to the Texas League Championship Series for the first time since 2012 after Bradford's stellar performance on the mound. Cody Bradford was dominant Bradford was in complete control t
Rangers reinstate prospect Owen White from IL
The Texas Rangers have reinstated pitching prospect Owen White from the Injured List. White, 23, had been on the Injured List since July 26th with what was described at the time as forearm soreness. The timing was unfortunate as White had just been promoted to the Frisco RoughRiders where he had been dominating opposing batters prior to his injury. He made four starts with the Rangers' Double-A affiliate, the Frisco RoughRiders and had been dominating opposing hitters. He had a 3-0 win-loss re
Rangers affiliate, RoughRiders win 1st playoff game since 2014
Frisco, TX | The Frisco RoughRiders faced off against the San Antonio Missions in the first playoff game since 2014. It was a great game to watch, and with the 5,023 fans, the atmosphere was electric. Texas Rangers top pitching prospect Jack Leiter was tabbed for the start. Much like the regular season, we saw some good and some bad. His fastball topped out at 97 from what I saw but command was an issue. I'd argue that home plate umpire Alex Nash missed a few from my vantage point. The Missio
Jack Leiter starts RoughRiders First Playoff Game Since 2014
It's been a long time coming, but the Frisco RoughRiders are finally back in the playoffs! And who better to start their first playoff game since 2014 than Jack Leiter? Leiter is one of the top prospects in baseball, and he's sure to bring his A-game to the playoffs. After all, he has experience from college with Vanderbilt. The RoughRiders are looking to make some noise in the playoffs, and with Leiter on the mound, they have a good chance to do just that. Leiter, who was drafted by the Rang