Texas Rangers Farm System Pitching Report: September 2-7
Catch up on some of the notable pitching performances and key debuts from the Texas Rangers' farm system during the week of September 2nd through September 7th.
The week of September 2nd through September 7th showcased a mix of promising outings from top prospects and important rehab appearances from major leaguers. Here’s a closer look at some of the pitching highlights from that final stretch.
September 2nd
Hickory Crawdads vs. Charleston (Rays)
Enrique Segura (RHP): The 20-year-old earned the win (2-4) with a solid five-inning performance, allowing two runs on four hits and three walks. He recorded four strikeouts on 77 pitches (46 strikes, 31 balls), with six groundouts and two flyouts.
Hub City vs. Rome (Braves)
Dylan MacLean (LHP): The 23-year-old lefty pitched five innings, giving up just one run on five hits and one walk. He struck out five batters on 80 pitches (53 strikes, 27 balls) and had four groundouts and four flyouts.
Frisco RoughRiders vs. Midland (A’s)
Josh Trentadue (LHP): A wild outing for the 23-year-old, who went 2.2 innings without giving up a hit but walked five batters and allowed one run. He threw 60 pitches (23 strikes, 37 balls) and tallied three strikeouts, three groundouts, and one flyout.
Round Rock Express vs. Albuquerque (Rockies)
Tyler Mahle (Rehab): A difficult rehab start for Mahle, who gave up five runs on five hits in just one inning. He threw 36 pitches (23 strikes, 13 balls) with one walk, one strikeout, and two groundouts.
Cole Winn (Rehab): Winn’s rehab went much better, as he threw a clean inning on 17 pitches (11 strikes, 6 balls) with two groundouts.
Carl Edwards Jr. (RHP): The 34-year-old took the loss (2-1), going five innings and allowing three runs on four hits. He struck out eight batters on 87 pitches (55 strikes, 32 balls), with three groundouts and three flyouts.
September 3rd
Hickory Crawdads vs. Charleston (Rays)
Owen Proksch (LHP): The 21-year-old, a 2025 9th-round pick from Duke, earned the win (2-1) by pitching two scoreless innings. He allowed one hit and struck out four batters on 26 pitches (17 strikes, 9 balls), with one groundout.
Hub City vs. Rome (Braves)
Aidan Curry (RHP): The 23-year-old went 3.1 innings, giving up one hit and two walks. He struck out five batters on 60 pitches (37 strikes, 23 balls) and had four groundouts and two flyouts.
Brock Porter (RHP): Porter was promoted to High-A Hub City and made an appearance in his first game. The 22-year-old pitched 2/3 of an inning, walking two but also striking out two. He threw 20 pitches (9 strikes, 11 balls).
Frisco RoughRiders vs. Midland (A’s)
Leandro Lopez (RHP): The 23-year-old pitched 6.1 innings, allowing two runs on five hits with five strikeouts. He was efficient, throwing 82 pitches (64 strikes, 18 balls), with seven groundouts and three flyouts.
Round Rock Express vs. Albuquerque (Rockies)
Trey Supak (RHP): The 29-year-old had a masterful outing, going seven innings and giving up no runs on three hits. He recorded six strikeouts on just 87 pitches (56 strikes, 29 balls), with nine groundouts and four flyouts.
September 4th
Hub City vs. Rome (Braves)
Caden Scarborough (RHP): The 20-year-old pitched four solid innings, giving up three hits and four strikeouts on 68 pitches (45 strikes, 23 balls). He had four groundouts and four flyouts.
Frisco RoughRiders vs. Midland (A’s)
David Davalillo (RHP): The 22-year-old went four innings, allowing three runs on two hits and two walks. He struck out six batters on 74 pitches (49 strikes, 25 balls), with five groundouts and one flyout.
September 5th
Hickory Crawdads vs. Charleston (Rays)
Jormy Nivar (RHP): The 22-year-old reliever had an impressive long outing, going five innings and allowing only one hit and one walk. He struck out three and had a remarkable 11 groundouts to just one flyout on 69 pitches (41 strikes, 28 balls).
Hub City vs. Rome (Braves)
Anthony Susac (RHP): The 23-year-old reliever pitched three innings, giving up one walk and striking out three. He threw 46 pitches (29 strikes, 17 balls), with four groundouts and two flyouts. His season stats stand at: 3-5, 5.11 ERA, 37 games, 44 innings, 44 strikeouts, 1.82 WHIP.
Round Rock Express vs. Albuquerque (Rockies)
Michael Plassmeyer (LHP): The 28-year-old pitched six innings, giving up three runs on four hits and one walk. He struck out five batters on 86 pitches (57 strikes, 29 balls) and had seven groundouts and four flyouts.
September 6th
Hickory Crawdads vs. Charleston (Rays)
Josh Owens (RHP): The 18-year-old two-way player and 2025 3rd-round pick, made his start, going two innings with two walks and three strikeouts on 34 pitches (19 strikes, 15 balls). For the season, his stats are: 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 games, 2 starts, 4 innings, 1 hit, 3 walks, 6 strikeouts, .083 AVG, 1.00 WHIP.
Aidan Deakins (LHP): The 21-year-old reliever pitched a strong five innings, allowing one run on two hits and one walk. He struck out seven batters on 68 pitches (43 strikes, 25 balls), with four groundouts and two flyouts.
Hub City vs. Rome (Braves)
D.J. McCarty (RHP): The 22-year-old went four innings, allowing one run on four hits and three walks. He struck out one on 72 pitches (45 strikes, 27 balls) and had four groundouts and two flyouts.
Frisco RoughRiders vs. Midland (A’s)
Josh Stephan (RHP): The 23-year-old pitched 6.1 innings, giving up two runs on five hits and three walks. He struck out four batters on 91 pitches (54 strikes, 37 balls), with eight groundouts and four flyouts.
Round Rock Express vs. Albuquerque (Rockies)
Jose Corniell (RHP): The 22-year-old, making his first AAA start after six strong outings in Frisco, went three innings. He gave up four runs on six hits and one walk, striking out four on 67 pitches (44 strikes, 23 balls), with three groundouts and one flyout.
September 7th
Hickory Crawdads vs. Charleston (Rays)
Owen Proksch (LHP): In the final game for the Crawdads (68-62 record), the 21-year-old pitched two innings, giving up one run on two hits. He struck out two on 25 pitches (18 strikes, 7 balls), with three groundouts.
Hub City vs. Rome (Braves)
Kolton Curtis (RHP): The 21-year-old pitched three scoreless innings, striking out three on just 32 pitches (22 strikes) and having five groundouts. The win clinched a postseason spot for Hub City in the South Atlantic League.
Frisco RoughRiders vs. Midland (A’s)
Jose Gonzalez (RHP): The 24-year-old earned the win (2-2), pitching six innings and allowing just one unearned run on four hits and two walks. He struck out four on 91 pitches (60 strikes, 31 balls), with four groundouts and six flyouts.
Round Rock Express vs. Albuquerque (Rockies)
Tyler Mahle (Rehab): Mahle had a much-improved rehab outing, going 2.1 innings, allowing no runs on two hits and one walk. He struck out three on 47 pitches (33 strikes, 14 balls) with three groundouts. The Express finished their season at 68-68.
