Last night, the Texas Rangers’ minor league affiliates showcased some promising talent, particularly on the mound. Across various levels, several pitchers had standout performances that could signal a bright future for the franchise’s pitching roster.
**Kumar Rocker Makes a Promising Return**
Kumar Rocker, the headline-grabbing prospect, returned to pitch for the ACL Rangers. This marked his first appearance since his Tommy John surgery. Rocker pitched two innings, gave up one run, struck out three, and allowed two hits, displaying solid form as he eased back into competitive play.
**Emmanuel Martinez Commands in Relief Appearance**
In the Dominican Summer League, Emmanuel Martinez turned heads with an impressive outing for the DSL Rangers Red. Coming out of the bullpen, he threw 3.1 innings, surrendered just one run and one hit, and struck out eight batters, notching his first win of the season.
**Izack Tiger Shows Poise for Down East Wood Ducks**
Izack Tiger provided a strong starting performance for the Down East Wood Ducks. Despite a challenging second inning, Tiger pitched five innings, allowing only one earned run and three hits while striking out five and walking two. His command was evident with 47 of his 72 pitches thrown for strikes.
**Alejandro Rosario Strikes Out Ten for Hickory**
Alejandro Rosario’s outing for the Hickory Crawdads displayed the raw stuff that makes him an exciting prospect, despite some challenges in his 5-inning stint. Rosario struck out ten batters, allowed four earned runs and six hits, and his fastball-slider combo caught many batters off-guard.
**Winston Santos Excels in Double-A Outing**
For the Frisco RoughRiders, Winston Santos had an outstanding start, his second in Double-A. Over five innings, Santos allowed just two hits and one unearned run, striking out seven and walking one. His 80-pitch outing, including 53 strikes, demonstrated his ability to control the game and keep hitters guessing.
These performances last night from Rangers’ minor league pitchers should give fans and the organization hope for the development of their pitching talent. These young arms could soon make a significant impact for the major league club.
