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Pitching Breakdown: Alejandro Rosario - 8/22/24
An inning-by-inning breakdown of Alejandro Rosario's start tonight against the first place Bowling Green Hot Rods: I watched every pitch of Alejandro Rosario's start tonight. As always I'll have a TLDR summary at the bottom, but for those interested, let's get into the outing and my observations of each inning. 1st Inning * Rosario had his full complement of pitches working tonight. Starting with his 4 seam fastball he got a foul ball at the top of the zone to start the contest. In a 1-2 co
Rangers Announce July Minor League Award Winners
Blaine Crim - Player of the Month The 27-year-old 1st basemen really found his swing in July slashing a whopping .453/.561/.656. Going up to bat and getting on base better than once every 2 at bats is an astonishing stat in today’s game. He also added in 9 XBH driving in 15 along the way. Another stat to highlight is that he walked 17 times and only struck out 11. If the bat stays hot in August I wouldn’t be shocked if we see him as a September call-up this year. Mitch Bratt - Starter of the M
Alejandro Rosario Game Breakdown - 8/7/2024
Inning-by-Inning Breakdown of Alejandro Rosario's Start Versus the Aberdeen IronBirds I watched every pitch that Alejandro Rosario threw tonight. If you prefer to skip to the TLDR at the bottom, go right ahead. However, for those interested, here are my observations and thoughts from Alejandro Rosario's start tonight on August 7th: 1st Inning * It was a good start to the game for Rosario. From the first batter of the game, the plan seemed clear of establishing his fastball early and finishi
Texas Rangers Farm System Recap: August 3, 2024
DSL Rangers Blue Fall to DSL Tigers 1 The DSL Rangers Blue dropped to 23-18 after a 1-0 loss to the DSL Tigers 1. RHP Oscar Romero (2.43 ERA) took his first loss of the season. He pitched 5 innings, allowing 1 run on 2 hits. However, he struggled with control, issuing 5 walks and recording just 1 strikeout. Romero also had a wild pitch and hit a batter. The wild pitch allowed Nestor Miranda, who walked earlier in the first inning, to advance to second base and later score on an RBI single by
Jackson Kelley earns first Double-A win after promotion to Frisco
The Texas Rangers' farm system has continued to show promising talent among their pitching, and Jackson Kelley is one of the latest prospects making strides. Recently promoted from High-A Hickory to the Double-A Frisco RoughRiders, Kelley will be a reliable option out of the bullpen for RoughRiders Manager Carlos Cardoza. He proved that tonight after earning his first win in his first appearance with the RoughRiders Kelley's effectiveness, particularly against right-handed batters, has been a
Texas Rangers farm system player promotions July 30th 2024
On July 30th, the Texas Rangers made several promotions within their farm system, advancing a number of promising young players to higher levels of competition. Each of these prospects earned their first promotion to the next level, having delivered strong performances this season. Mitch Bratt to Double-A Frisco RoughRiders Mitch Bratt, the top ranked left-handed pitcher in the Texas Rangers system, has been promoted from High-A Hickory Crawdads to Double-A Frisco RoughRiders. Bratt has show
Rangers Prospect Arturo Disla Promoted to High-A Hickory
Arturo Disla has become an intriguing prospect to watch in the Texas Rangers organization. Standing out with his size and power-hitting abilities, Disla is listed at 6'2" and 240 lbs. The Rangers signed Disla as a free agent on July 24, 2023, from Wayland Baptist University in Plainview, Texas, located about an hour south of Amarillo. During his 2023 season at Wayland Baptist University, Disla delivered an incredible performance, slashing .428/.490/.777/1.267 with 12 home runs and 62 RBIs. He
Changes Ahead for the Texas Rangers Farm System in 2025
The Texas Rangers farm system is set for a couple of changes in 2025, marking a departure from its familiar structure over the past few years. Currently, the full-season affiliates are: * Round Rock Express (AAA) – Pacific Coast League * Frisco RoughRiders (AA) – Texas League * Hickory Crawdads (A+) – South Atlantic League * Down East Wood Ducks (A) – Carolina League Next season, the Texas Rangers' full-season minor league affiliates will be: * Round Rock Express (AAA) – Pacific Coast L
Texas Rangers Prospects Cameron Cauley and Braylin Morel Earn Player of the Week Honors
It’s always exciting to see Texas Rangers prospects making a mark, and this week, SS Cameron Cauley (High-A Hickory) and OF Braylin Morel (Rookie-level ACL Rangers) have done just that. They've been named the South Atlantic League and Arizona Complex League Players of the Week for July 1-7, respectively. Cameron Cauley, at just 21, has showcased his power and speed. Over five games, he went 7-for-17 (.412) with 3 home runs, a triple, a double, 5 RBIs, and 3 stolen bases. His performance include
Rangers (F)arm Report: July 5, 2024 Pitching Highlights
The Texas Rangers farm system showcased some pretty solid performances last night, highlighting some of the talent on the farm. Here’s a little more detailed look at the some of the standout pitching performances: Kumar Rocker's Return to Action Kumar Rocker made his much-anticipated return to the mound for the ACL Rangers, marking his first game action since undergoing Tommy John surgery. Rocker’s performance was solid as he worked his way back into form. Kumar Rocker's Line * 2 IP * 1 R