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Beycker Barroso Shines as Carolina League Player of the Week
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Beycker Barroso Shines as Carolina League Player of the Week

The Prospect Times extends its congratulations to C/INF Beycker Barroso of the Texas Rangers' Low-A Down East affiliate for being named the Carolina League Player of the Week for June 3-9 a couple of days ago. Barroso delivered an outstanding performance, hitting 9-for-16 (.563) with 2 home runs, a triple, a double, 9 RBIs, 2 stolen bases, and 2 walks over 4 games. Demonstrating his versatility, he made starts at first base (2), catcher (1), and third base (1). Notably, he achieved a career-hi
The Prospect Times Journal - June 9, 2024
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The Prospect Times Journal - June 9, 2024

Welcome to the latest edition of The Prospect Times Journal! Here's a detailed recap of the games played on June 9, 2024. Overall, the teams went 2-2 today. Round Rock Express Big news for Texas Rangers fans as veteran pitcher Max Scherzer was assigned to AAA for an MLB rehab assignment. This is a huge deal for the Texas Rangers pitching staff. Scherzer looked sharp, pitching 4 scoreless innings, allowing only one hit and one walk while striking out 5 against the Oklahoma City Baseball Club.
The Prospect Times Journal: June 8, 2024
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The Prospect Times Journal: June 8, 2024

Round Rock Express Fall Short in Rally Attempt The Round Rock Express (31-30) fought hard but ultimately fell 9-10 to the Oklahoma City Baseball Club. The Express made a valiant effort to come back, highlighted by an outstanding performance from Jose Barrero, who blasted two home runs. His first homer in the top of the 4th traveled 408 feet to left field, and his second in the 6th traveled 389 feet. Barrero went 2-4 with his 2 HRs and 4 RBIs. Dustin Harris also had a notable performance, going
Rangers Announce Minor League Award Winners for May
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Rangers Announce Minor League Award Winners for May

The Texas Rangers have announced their minor league award winners for the month of May, highlighting the exceptional performances by the minor league players in the farm system. The ACL Rangers and the Hickory Crawdads dominate the list. Here’s a closer look at the players and their stats: Player of the Month: Yeremy Cabrera - ACL Rangers Outfielder Yeremy Cabrera had a phenomenal month, hitting safely in 9 of his 14 games. Cabrera slashed an impressive .341/.444/.750/1.194, showcasing his p
Ryan Lobus: An Undrafted Gem Dominating on the Mound
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Ryan Lobus: An Undrafted Gem Dominating on the Mound

We need to talk about one of the hottest pitchers in the Texas Rangers farm system: RHP Ryan Lobus. The 23-year-old from Georgia has been turning heads with his performances, and his unique release point is something that really stands out to me. In tonight's 4-0 win for the Hickory Crawdads Baseball Club, Lobus showcased his talent once again. He pitched seven innings, allowing just three hits, one walk, and striking out four. This performance continues his impressive season, bringing his rec
The Prospect Times Journal: Edition One - May 30, 2024
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The Prospect Times Journal: Edition One - May 30, 2024

Welcome to the inaugural edition of The Prospect Times Journal. This journal aims to highlight standout stats and notable plays from the Texas Rangers farm system games played each day. Please note that this is not an all-inclusive summary, but rather a focused recap of key performances and moments. Round Rock Express Win 4-3 Over Oklahoma City Baseball Club, Move to 30-27 The game resumed in the bottom of the 1st inning after being postponed on Tuesday. Adrian Sampson (7-2, 4.37) pitched 5 i
Texas Rangers Affiliate Recap: May 30, 2024
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Texas Rangers Affiliate Recap: May 30, 2024

Round Rock Express 6, El Paso Chihuahuas 3 The Round Rock Express secured a 6-3 victory over the El Paso Chihuahuas. Veteran pitcher Johnny Cueto (2.40 ERA) delivered an impressive performance, pitching six innings and allowing only three hits and two walks while striking out six. Cueto earned the win and could be Arlington-bound if the Rangers face another pitching injury. Yerry Rodriguez contributed two scoreless innings, extending his scoreless streak to 5.1 innings with four strikeouts and
Texas Rangers Affiliates Recap: May 25, 2024
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Texas Rangers Affiliates Recap: May 25, 2024

On May 25, 2024, the Texas Rangers' affiliate teams had an impressive day on the field, finishing with a combined record of 4-1. Here’s a little recap of each game. Round Rock Express (27-22) Defeat Space Cowboys 4-3 The Round Rock Express edged out the Space Cowboys (Astros) with a 4-3 victory. Pitching Highlights Owen White: 6 IP, 3 R, 6 H, 2 BB, 4 K (83 pitches, 57 strikes) Grant Wolfram: 1 scoreless inning Daniel Robert: 2 scoreless innings, 3 K Batting Highlights: Andrew Knapp: 3-
May 24, 2024: Recaps for the Express, RoughRiders, Crawdads, and Wood Ducks
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May 24, 2024: Recaps for the Express, RoughRiders, Crawdads, and Wood Ducks

Round Rock Express (26-22) The Round Rock Express faced a tough loss against the Space Cowboys, ending the game with a 2-3 defeat. Cole Winn was on the mound for the bottom of the 9th, allowing two runs which led to a walk-off loss. Despite the outcome, Dustin Harris and Trevor Hauver delivered multi-hit performances, while Sandro Fabian and Matt Duffy each contributed an RBI. The Express now hold a record of 26-22. Frisco RoughRiders (25-17) The RoughRiders fell short in their game against
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Crawdads’ Offense Comes to Life in Series Split

The little engine that could started to sputter to life as the Crawdads’ offense started to put some runs on the board in the 4th and 6th game of the home opening series against the Jersey Shore BlueClaws. The ‘Dads scored 17 runs across the 6 game series and showcased some of the pure excitement surrounding this team as Tucker Mitchell and Yosy Galan hit the team’s first two home runs of the season with Mitchell’s grand slam in the 4th and Galan’s 2 run shot in the 7th. Even though the offense
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Crawdads’ Errors Lead to 4-1 Loss

Another day, another frustrating loss for the Crawdads. Today’s loss was fueled by 4 Crawdad errors leading to all 4 runs being scored by the Emperors as the pitching was stellar, but the defense fell short behind the guys on the bump. Aidan Curry finished the day going 4 innings giving up 4 runs (all unearned) on 5 hits with 2 walks and 5 strikeouts. Rome got the scoring started in the bottom of the 1st as Adam Zebrowski singled home Kevin Kilpatrick Jr., after Kilpatrick Jr. reached on an err
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Crawdads Shutout 4-0 in Season Opener at Rome

The 2024 season started out in the worst way possible, being shut out. The bats were extremely quiet as Owen Murphy (Braves No. 5 prospect) was perfect the first time through the lineup striking out Cameron Cauley, Sebastian Walcott, and Tucker Mitchell in the first inning. Murphy went on to pitch 6.2 scoreless innings on 2 hits to accompany his 8 strikeouts. Winston Santos was electric through 5 innings giving up 5 hits, 1 run, 2 walks, and generating 5 strikeouts, but his line doesn’t tell the