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!

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Jeff Hewitt
Jeff Hewitt
I’m a Dallas area sports fanatic for over 50 years living in Houston with my wonderful wife. I am a dad to 4 and a Poppi to 5 wonderful grandkids! I’m dealing with a disease called Transverse Myelitis, which limits some things but never baseball!
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