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Texas Rangers welcome Kumar Rocker as two previous top picks make MLB debuts

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Kumar Rocker will spend a few more days around the Texas Rangers before going to Arizona, where he is expected to make his organizational debut in the fall instructional league.

Rocker, the No. 3 overall pick in last month's draft, was formally introduced by the Rangers on Thursday, more than a week after signing a contract with a $5.2 million bonus.

"Getting through this process is the starting line," Rocker said. "So, pitching out there, getting free and being myself, it's a great step in the right direction."

Hours after Rocker's introduction at the stadium, two of the the Rangers' former No.