Kumar Rocker, a starter for the Texas Rangers, has logged 96.0 across 17 starts while working to a 4.13 ERA and 1.31 WHIP. The R-hander has shown enough bat-missing ability to remain relevant, with 8.06 strikeouts per nine, but his overall line still reflects a season that has been uneven from outing to outing.
His profile points to a pitcher whose success often depends on getting ahead and limiting free passes. When the fastball command is there, he can finish hitters and keep innings from snowballing, but a 3.38 walk rate can create extra traffic and force him into tougher counts. That leaves some volatility in his game log, even when the raw stuff looks good.
Recent form:
- 07/216.0 IP · 0 ER · 6 K
- 07/115.2 IP · 7 ER · 6 K
- 07/054.1 IP · 3 ER · 4 K
- 06/286.0 IP · 0 ER · 5 K
- 06/225.0 IP · 2 ER · 9 K
Kumar Rocker has pitched to a up trend lately, with flashes of swing-and-miss quality mixed with shorter outings and stretches where command has wavered. Since he last pitched, the main question remains whether he can turn competitive starts into cleaner, more efficient work deeper into games.
For season-long evaluation, the win-loss record at 3-8 should be viewed alongside the broader indicators. He has the arsenal to be useful when the execution is sharp, but the floor drops when location slips and hitters force him to work from behind. If he tightens command and sequences more consistently, the overall results could stabilize.
Kumar Rocker game log
| Date | Opponent | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21 | Chicago White Sox | 6 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0.00 |
| Jul 11 | Houston Astros | 5.2 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 12.12 |
| Jul 5 | Detroit Tigers | 4.1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 6.59 |
| Jun 28 | Toronto Blue Jays | 6 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0.00 |
| Jun 22 | Miami Marlins | 5 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 3.60 |
| Jun 16 | Minnesota Twins | 3.1 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 17.42 |
| Jun 11 | Kansas City Royals | 4.2 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4.29 |
| Jun 5 | Cleveland Guardians | 5 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3.60 |
| May 30 | Kansas City Royals | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.00 |
| May 25 | Houston Astros | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 7.20 |
| May 19 | Colorado Rockies | 7.2 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0.00 |
| May 13 | Arizona Diamondbacks | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.00 |
| May 8 | Chicago Cubs | 3.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8.44 |
| May 2 | Detroit Tigers | 2 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 22.50 |
| Apr 26 | Athletics | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3.00 |
| Apr 21 | Pittsburgh Pirates | 6 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1.50 |
| Apr 15 | Athletics | 4.2 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 4.29 |
| Apr 10 | Los Angeles Dodgers | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 5.40 |
| Apr 4 | Cincinnati Reds | 5 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3.60 |
Kumar Rocker season splits
| Month | GS | ERA | IP | K | BB | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr | 5 | 3.38 | 26.2 | 22 | 10 | 1.31 |
| May | 5 | 3.68 | 29.1 | 22 | 15 | 1.33 |
| Jun | 4 | 4.50 | 24.0 | 26 | 6 | 1.38 |
| Jul | 3 | 5.63 | 16.0 | 16 | 5 | 1.19 |
Performance vs teams
Hot / Cold zones
AVG by zone
- Zone 01: .278
- Zone 02: .190
- Zone 03: .167
- Zone 04: .242
- Zone 05: .358
- Zone 06: .286
- Zone 07: .357
- Zone 08: .297
- Zone 09: .429
- Zone 11: .111
- Zone 12: .400
- Zone 13: .190
- Zone 14: .045
OPS by zone
- Zone 01: .800
- Zone 02: .429
- Zone 03: .385
- Zone 04: .576
- Zone 05: 1.189
- Zone 06: .762
- Zone 07: .833
- Zone 08: .757
- Zone 09: 1.000
- Zone 11: .563
- Zone 12: 1.000
- Zone 13: .581
- Zone 14: .247
SLG by zone
- Zone 01: .556
- Zone 02: .238
- Zone 03: .167
- Zone 04: .333
- Zone 05: .830
- Zone 06: .476
- Zone 07: .476
- Zone 08: .459
- Zone 09: .619
- Zone 11: .111
- Zone 12: .600
- Zone 13: .238
- Zone 14: .045
OBP by zone
- Zone 01: .300
- Zone 02: .190
- Zone 03: .231
- Zone 04: .242
- Zone 05: .358
- Zone 06: .286
- Zone 07: .357
- Zone 08: .297
- Zone 09: .409
- Zone 11: .500
- Zone 12: .400
- Zone 13: .419
- Zone 14: .210
numberOfStrikes by zone
- Zone 01: 47.00
- Zone 02: 59.00
- Zone 03: 17.00
- Zone 04: 76.00
- Zone 05: 63.00
- Zone 06: 47.00
- Zone 07: 41.00
- Zone 08: 55.00
- Zone 09: 72.00
- Zone 11: 41.00
- Zone 12: 7.00
- Zone 13: 48.00
- Zone 14: 131.00
numberOfPitches by zone
- Zone 01: 72.00
- Zone 02: 79.00
- Zone 03: 30.00
- Zone 04: 106.00
- Zone 05: 114.00
- Zone 06: 66.00
- Zone 07: 81.00
- Zone 08: 93.00
- Zone 09: 96.00
- Zone 11: 229.00
- Zone 12: 54.00
- Zone 13: 184.00
- Zone 14: 394.00
earnedRunAverage by zone
- Zone 01: -
- Zone 02: -
- Zone 03: -
- Zone 04: -
- Zone 05: -
- Zone 06: -
- Zone 07: -
- Zone 08: -
- Zone 09: -
- Zone 11: -
- Zone 12: -
- Zone 13: -
- Zone 14: -
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