RoughRider John Taylor: The Overcomer
When he was in eighth grade his travel ball coach told him, in front of all the other players, that he would never play college baseball. Now, he is excelling in Double-A.
The Hub City Spartanburgers are the High-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, competing in the South Atlantic League starting in 2025. Based in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the team represents the community as part of Minor League Baseball (MiLB). Fifth Third Park, the Spartanburgers’ upcoming home stadium, is scheduled to open in 2025. It will feature seating for 5,000 fans, offering a modern and family-friendly atmosphere for baseball enthusiasts.
When he was in eighth grade his travel ball coach told him, in front of all the other players, that he would never play college baseball. Now, he is excelling in Double-A.
The Texas Rangers farm system dealt with a significant blow as outfielder Anthony Gutierrez suffers a season-ending ACL injury during Hub City’s season opener.
The Frisco RoughRiders move to 2-0 under Chad Comer, while the Round Rock Express drop their sixth straight. Plus, a Anthony Gutierrez injury in Hub City.
The Hub City Spartanburgers will play as the "Spartanburg Pastimes" for six games in 2026
The Rangers' farm system rebounded with a three-win day, highlighted by the Hub City Spartanburgers clinching a playoff berth and the Round Rock Express and Frisco RoughRiders earning key victories.
Caden Scarborough struckout a career-high 9 batters in his Hub City debut.
Fresh off being named Pitcher of the Week, Rangers prospect Caden Scarborough has been promoted to High-A after a dominant stretch with the Hickory Crawdads.
Recap of Texas Rangers affiliates games played on August 15, 2025
Jose Gonzalez’s dominant week earns SAL Pitcher honors, shining for Hub City with 7 scoreless.