Rangers tell Carter Baumler he made team during mound visit
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Key Points:
- Texas Rangers rookie pitcher Carter Baumler was informed during a mound visit in a spring training game that he made the team's Opening Day roster, surprising him as he expected to be taken out of the game.
- Baumler, 24, impressed during spring training with a 1.00 ERA and 10 strikeouts over 9⅓ innings, earning a spot in the Rangers' bullpen despite never pitching above Double-A before.
- The Rangers' new manager Skip Schumaker chose a memorable way to deliver the news, recalling his own call-up experience to motivate Baumler.
- Baumler was originally drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in 2020, underwent Tommy John surgery, and after being left off the Orioles’ 40-man roster, was acquired by Texas via a Rule 5 draft trade from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- Baumler expressed gratitude for his journey and persistence, highlighting his unexpected rise to making a major league roster.
