Vanderbilt's Jack Leiter, left, and Kumar Rocker could be the first two pitchers selected in the 2021 MLB Draft. Leiter Rocker
Let’s just cut to the chase: Texas Rangers pitching in the opening series of 2021 against the Kansas City Royals was flat out awful.
No one should’ve approached this season thinking the Rangers would be anything special on the mound, especially when the team deploys a tandem strategy because they’re not confident enough in their starters, or when a six-man rotation is being considered.
A team whose Opening Day starter was Kyle Gibson leaves plenty to be desired, after all.