The former No. 3 overall pick struck out four in three scoreless innings for Double-A Frisco as he recovers from 2023 Tommy John surgery.
top pitching prospect was back on the mound in a minor league game for the first time in more than a year., topping out at 99 mph and displaying a devastating slider to record four strikeouts over three scoreless innings. He allowed one single to the Los Angeles Dodgers' top prospect Dalton Rushing. Rocker threw 37 pitches, including 26 strikes, and added to his pitch count with a brief session in the bullpen when he left the game after three innings.
"It was good. I enjoyed the stadium here, I enjoyed the fans," Rocker said. "It was fun being out there again."Rocker, 24, ramped up during his recovery with three games in the Arizona Complex League earlier this month. "Just coming back from TJ, I'm just trusting what they've got set up for me and just putting my best work out there on the mound that I have," he said.
Rocker is likely to make a few more appearances for Frisco before moving up to Triple-A Round Rock. He said the club is evaluating his progress on a game by game basis.STEFAN STEVENSON Stefan Stevenson worked as a journalist and editor at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram for 25 years, covering sports, concerts, and general news. His beats have included the Dallas Cowboys, the Texas Rangers, and Texas Christian University football.
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