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Your source for Frisco RoughRiders news and analysis. We provide daily game recaps, roster moves, and performance updates from Riders Field, tracking the Texas Rangers' top prospects as they compete in the Texas League.
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
Cameron Cauley gets the call up to Frisco
Texas Rangers 2021 3rd Round Pick Cameron Cauley is being called up to Double-A Frisco! The former Texas Tech commit has displayed his abilities this season hitting for power, flashing the leather, and stealing bags along the way. This year in 96 games Cauley has hit 15 long balls and swiped 27 bags, only being caught 3 times. The only real hole in Cauley's game at times is his swing and miss rates. His batting Average for the year is .240 and has an OPS of .739. Obviously, the club feels like
Kumar Rocker gets called up to Major League team
The time has finally come! The Rangers top pitching prospect Kumar Rocker has been called up to the Rangers. This move caught Rangers fans off guard as manager Bruce Bochy had said that it was unlikely that Kumar Rocker would be joining the team before the season ended. However, it seemed that Rocker forced their hand. He has pitched incredible since being called up to Triple A. In his two starts, he has pitched 10 innings allowing 4 hits, 2 runs, 1 walk and 18 strikeouts. In those 2 starts h
Rangers Promote Top Prospect Sebastian Walcott To AA Frisco
The Rangers announced on Sunday they were promoting their #1 prospect, Sebastian Walcott, to the AA Frisco RoughRiders after a standout summer. The 18-year old will now join Frisco as they prepare for playoff baseball later this month, and will look help them win their second Texas League Championship in three years. Walcott joined the Rangers organization as their marque signing in the 2023 Amateur International Free Agent class, and has quickly justified his $3.2M signing bonus. In 2023, Walc