This week was full of ups and downs across the entire Rangers organization. The Texas Rangers went 4-3 against the Detroit Tigers and the Atlanta Braves. The Round Rock Express went 2-4 against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. The Frisco RoughRiders went 1-5 against the Arkansas Travelers. The Hickory Crawdads went 2-3 with one game postponed against the Greensboro Grasshoppers. The Down East Wood Ducks went 4-1 against the Delmarva Shorebirds.
OF – Evan Carter – Texas Rangers
Evan Carter appeared in six of the seven games this week. He went 3-22 with two runs, two RBIs, zero walks, eight strikeouts, and one home run. It was announced after the game on Thursday, April 18th, that Evan Carter has graduated from MLB Pipeline’s Top 100. Thus, this will also be his final week on the Inside the Diamonds Top Ten Prospects.
OF – Wyatt Langford – Texas Rangers
Wyatt Langford appeared in six of the seven games this week. He went 4-23 with three runs, one RBI, two walks and eight strikeouts.
INF – Sebastian Walcott – Hickory Crawdads
Sebastian Walcott played in four of the Crawdads’ five games this week. The sixth game was postponed due to weather. He went 3-16 with two runs, four walks, and five strikeouts.
RHP – Brock Porter – Hickory Crawdads.
Brock Porter did not make his scheduled start this week. The game was postponed due to inclement weather.
INF – Justin Foscue – Texas Rangers
Justin Foscue remains on the 60-day injured list with an oblique injury sustained while swinging for his first Major League hit.
INF – Abimelec Ortiz – Frisco RoughRiders
Abimelec Ortiz appeared in five of the six games for the RoughRiders this week. He went 1-19 with three RBIs, one walk and two strikeouts.
INF – Davis Wendzel – Texas Rangers
Davis Wendzel appeared in two games with the Texas Rangers this week. He went 0-6 with one strikeout. Wendzel is still looking for his first Major League hit.
OF – Jonathan Ornelas – Round Rock Express
Jonathan Ornelas appeared in five of the six games with the Express this week. He went 5-20 with three RBIs, one walk, and three strikeouts.
RHP – Jack Leiter – Texas Rangers
Jack Leiter was called to join the Texas Rangers and made his Major League debut on April 18th, 2024. His MLB debut was rocky at best; he gave up seven earned runs on eight hits, issued three walks, and garnered three strikeouts in his 3.2 innings. He was optioned back down to the Round Rock Express on April 19th.
INF – Cameron Cauley – Hickory Crawdads
Cameron Cauley did not appear in any games for the Hickory Crawdads this week. The reason is unknown.
Week Ahead:
Round Rock Express (7-8)
The Round Rock Express will play the Salt Lake Bees, the AAA affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Tuesday – 7:05 PM CDT
Wednesday – 7:05 PM CDT
Thursday – 7:05 PM CDT
Friday – 7:15 PM CDT
Saturday – 1:05 PM CDT
Sunday – 7:35 PM CDT
Frisco Rough Riders (9-6)
The Frisco Rough Riders will face off against the Amarillo Sod Poodles, the AA affiliate of Arizona Diamondbacks, in Amarillo, Texas.
Tuesday – 6:35 PM CDT
Wednesday – 6:35 PM CDT
Thursday -6:35 PM CDT
Friday – 7:05 PM CDT
Saturday – 7:05 PM CDT
Sunday -4:05 PM CDT
Hickory Crawdads (5-9)
The Hickory Crawdads will play the Ashville Tourists, the Houston Astros’ high-a affiliate, in Ashville, North Carolina.
Tuesday – 6:00 PM CDT
Wednesday – 5:00 PM CDT
Thursday – 10:00 AM CDT
Friday – 6:00 PM CDT
Saturday – 6:00 PM CDT
Sunday – 1:00 PM CDT
Down East Wood Ducks (8-6)
The Down East Wood Ducks will play the Fayetteville Woodpeckers, the Houston Astros’ A affiliate in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Tuesday – 5:05 PM CDT
Wednesday – 10:05 AM CDT
Thursday -5:35 PM CDT
Friday – 6:05 PM CDT
Saturday – 6:05 PM CDT
Sunday – 4:05 PM CDT
