Aug 5, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Spencer Howard (31) pitches in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
It wasn’t a perfect organizational debut for new Texas Rangers‘ starter Spencer Howard on Thursday against the LA Angels. Far from it.
But let’s be careful rushing to judgment before declaring him a bust on the spot or wanting to rescind the trade with the Phillies that brought him here in exchange for Kyle Gibson and Ian Kennedy, as well as prospect Hans Crouse.