Rangers Kumar Rocker wins pitcher of the week

By:Jeff Hewitt Posted on

Congratulations to Texas Rangers pitching prospect, Kumar Rocker, who was selected as the South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week for April 10-16.

Kumar was selected by the Rangers with the 3rd overall pick in the 2022 draft.

In his first start on April 11th, Kumar (W,1-0) went 5 innings giving up only 2 hits and striking out 8. He threw 53 pitches – 42 strikes – 11 balls!

In his 2nd start, he pitched 3 innings, giving up 2 hits, 1 walk and 4 strikeouts. Kumar threw only 38 pitches – 25 strikes – 13 balls.

For the week Kumar went 8 innings, allowing 4 hits, 1 walk and 12 strikeouts. Opposing hitters have a .143 average and a 0.63 WHIP against him.

Congratulations to Kumar from The Prospect Times!

I’m a diehard Dallas area sports fanatic for over 50 years. I’m living in Houston with my wonderful wife who’s also a Rangers fan! I am a dad to 4 and a Poppi to 5 wonderful grandkids! I love covering the Rangers’ minor league teams. I’m dealing with a disease called Transverse Myelitis, which limits some things but never baseball!