L. Kumar Rocker had shoulder surgery after Mets deal fell apart It was the 22-year-old Rocker’s fifth and final start for the ValleyCats before being deactivated to prepare for this year’s draft. The New York Mets’ loss will presumably be another team’s gain in the 2022 MLB Draft. He is forgoing a return to. After a stellar collegiate career at Vanderbilt, the Mets selected Rocker with the 10th overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft. Former Mets draft pick Kumar Rocker had a “minor scope” on his right shoulder last September, according to ESPN, following concern over his arm from the team. 11 and No. 3 pick in the 2022 draft, did not sign with the New York. 10 selection, joining the New York. The Mets 2021 draft was nothing short of incredible. 93 WHIP. The Mets had built their draft around Rocker and knew what it might take to sign him, so they were fully prepared to shell out the money. Rocker, 21, made 42 appearances in college ball. The 2021 MLB Draft was supposed to be a formality for former Vanderbilt baseball ace Kumar Rocker. Mets draft pick Kumar Rocker pitching for North Oconee High School in Georgia. The New York Mets failed to sign their top pick from last month’s amateur draft, Vanderbilt pitcher Kumar Rocker, by Sunday’s 5 p. He was drafted 10th overall by the Mets in 2021 before they learned of a shoulder issue during a post-draft, pre-contract physical. They had planned to hand him a $6 million signing bonus, an amount far above the slot for that pick. A family of sportsmen, according to the Mets Draft profile, Kumar’s uncle, David Deaundra Rocker, too played at Auburn and played professionally for the Los Angeles Rams for four years. Kennedi Landry. Mets draft him. deadline. Kumar Rocker and the Mets can’t make a deal ahead of MLB’s signing deadline. The early returns have been mixed for both. They had built an entire marketing campaign around the selection and were ready to hand Rocker a signing bonus of more than $6 million, only to back out over questions about his medicals. The New York Mets have failed to sign Vanderbilt right-hander Kumar Rocker, the No. Rocker’s elbow — which was a concern for New York two years ago — officially gave out. 11 and 14, and they may try to get Green down to their first selection. When the New York Mets drafted Kumar Rocker with the 10th overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, the match seemed almost too perfect. Though the two sides. The Mets drafted Kumar Rocker with the 10th overall pick in the Major League Baseball (MLB) draft on Sunday night. . 2 overall, the Mets ultimately selected the 6-foot-5 righthander. Once the Mets got a look at his medicals (an MRI of his right elbow was reportedly the concern), negotiations ended up going nowhere. The New York Mets failed to sign their top pick from last month's amateur draft, Vanderbilt pitcher Kumar Rocker, by Sunday's 5 p. m. New York let the No. Multiple sources said that the Mets were unaware of Rocker. March 6, 2023. Kumar Rocker (Photo by Sean M. The Mets originally selected Rocker with the 10th pick of the 2021 MLB Draft. MLB. ET signing deadline. The New York Mets did their best to distract from a tough loss heading into the all-star break by drafting coveted Vanderbilt ace, Kumar Rocker. Baseball. , Kumar Rocker’s life changed. Rocker’s elbow — which was a concern for New York two years ago — officially gave out. Kumar Rocker can absolutely shove. deGrom will join the Rangers 2022 first round draft pick, pitcher. The Mets had a pair of first-round picks in last year's draft, with one of them coming as compensation for failing to sign Kumar Rocker in 2021. Kumar Rocker tore the UCL ligament in his right elbow earlier and will be out at least a year. 10 overall pick in the MLB Draft due to injury concerns, is preparing for the 2022 draft. signing deadline. The Mets picked Rocker with the 10th overall pick. Jay Lasley. NEW YORK – Kumar Rocker will not be heading to Queens after all. There appeared to be a bit of prospect fatigue with him: The longer. PEORIA, Ariz. com’s Anthony DiComo is reporting that. The Draft signing deadline passed at 5 p. The Texas Rangers picked Kumar Rocker third overall in the 2022 MLB Draft after he went unsigned with the Mets. Mets (compensation pick for failure to sign 2021 first-rounder Kumar Rocker) Callis: Brock Porter, RHP, Orchard Lake (Mich. Rocker, the No. Y. T. The Mets are expected to sign first-round pick Kumar Rocker for a $6MM signing bonus, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post. Plus-plus fastball, plus curveball, elite slider, fringe-average changeup. Vanderbilt ace Kumar Rocker did not sign with the New York Mets after being selected 10th overall in Major League Baseball's draft. TROY — Kumar Rocker's first professional victory turned out to be his final start for the Tri-City ValleyCats. Drafted 10th overall by the New York Mets later that year, Rocker did not sign over concerns with a pre-draft physical. The Mets selected Rocker 10th overall that year, but the sides failed to come to terms after a physical turned up something the Mets didn't like. Kumar Rocker, the New York Mets' first-round pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, agreed to terms with the Tri-City ValleyCats, the Frontier League team announced Friday. @ SamDykstraMiLB. m. The 6-foot-5 right-hander was a top-10 pick in each of the past two amateur baseball drafts. TV-11 Kumar Rocker. 10 overall pick last summer but ultimately did not sign, is now mulling the idea of pitching with an independent team before re. MLB Draft profile: Kumar Rocker With their first selection in the 2021 draft, the Mets selected Kumar Rocker, a right-handed pitcher from Georgia. But he didn't sign at the mandated deadline after the Mets' review of Former Mets draft pick and starting pitcher Kumar Rocker will undergo Tommy John surgery “later this week,” according to a report by Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News on Tuesday. Anthony DiComo. However, Rocker’s advisors still seem. The New York Mets did not sign right-hander Kumar Rocker, the 10th overall pick in the amateur draft, before Sunday's 5 p. ET signing deadline now in the rearview mirror, the Mets are the only team that. The curious case of Kumar Rocker. Rangers: Kumar Rocker, RHP, unaffiliated One of the big surprises of the first round . Clearly, the Rangers didn’t see what the Mets saw, and whatever the Mets saw remains a mystery to Rocker. Mary's Catholic HS (CN)You may recall two years ago when the Mets had the 11th overall pick because of the previous year’s failure to sign Kumar Rocker. For Rocker, it has been quite the journey to get to this point. The New York Mets failed to sign their top pick from last month’s amateur draft, Vanderbilt pitcher Kumar Rocker, by Sunday’s 5 p. ET deadline for signing draftees to their rookie deals came and went without the Mets reaching an agreement with Rocker. These five selections that are confirmed are all slated to fit inside the top-100 selections in July, which gives the Mets a great chance to add to their farm system in a year with a loaded draft class. S. He was coming off a dominant career at Vanderbilt, and in his final season he went. Rangers' Rocker tosses longest outing yet in AFL. Eastern time deadline, leaving them as the only major. Right-hander Kumar Rocker agreed Friday, May 13, 2022, to a contract with the independent Tri-City ValleyCats after failing to sign with the New York Mets last summer. draft. Follow him on Instagram and Facebook. These are both New York Mets “rejects” that Texas Rangers GM Chris Young. The 6-foot-5, 245-pound Rocker became the first college pitcher the Mets have taken in the first round since David Peterson in 2017. Zeigler became the Mets’ top selection in last year’s draft after the organization opted not to sign first-round pick Kumar Rocker because of physical concerns. Texas Rangers pitching prospect Kumar Rocker will have Tommy John surgery later this week, the team announced Tuesday. Rocker’s agent, Scott Boras, said Rocker had “non-pitching-related minor surgery” on his right arm. m. Kumar Rocker failed to meet the New York Mets' signing deadline, losing out on a $6 million deal. Rocker was the New York Mets’ first-round pick in 2021, but he went unsigned after the club was. NEW YORK -- For months, the Mets scouted Kumar Rocker as closely as any player eligible for the 2021 MLB Draft, all while. Oakland Athletics. Shortly after his announcement as a member of the. The team was. This week, he was drafted by the New York Mets. 02 million pool unspent, as first reported by ESPN, because they signed the rest of their selections to under. The Mets originally selected Rocker with the 10th pick of the 2021 MLB Draft. Professional sports runs in the family. 10 pick in the 2021 MLB Draft by the Mets but was not signed after medical concerns arose. -- Kumar Rocker and Henry Davis have a history. Here. B. Rocker, who was selected 10th overall. Rocker was the third overall pick by Texas last summer. m. Rocker, 22, was selected 10th overall last summer, but the Mets ultimately did not offer a contract after some concerns with his medicals. The New York Mets announced on Sunday that they were unable to come to an agreement with Vanderbilt RHP Kumar Rocker before the 5:00 pm et deadline. In a stunning series of events, the New York Mets will not sign Vanderbilt ace Kumar Rocker. Scouts. The Mets have decided on a future that won’t include their first-round pick in this year’s draft, pitcher Kumar Rocker. Ginn type of guy in the draft they'd have wanted to go overshot on either with the unused cash, a big mistake. Baxter, the hitting coach and recruiting coordinator at Vanderbilt. A dominant arm at a dominant program in Vanderbilt, Rocker was a surefire early selection in the 2021 MLB Draft. Photo by Sean M. Former Mets 2021 first-round pick, Kumar Rocker, who re-entered the MLB draft this year after he and New York were unable to reach a contract agreement as a result of his medicals last summer, was. New York Mets. The Mets, for example, backed out of a deal with pitcher Kumar Rocker, the 10th pick in the 2021 draft, because of reported medical concerns. The surgery will probably be later this week. NEW YORK -- For months, the Mets scouted Kumar Rocker as closely as any player eligible for the 2021 MLB Draft, all while understanding there was little chance Rocker would fall to them at No. Right-hander Kumar Rocker has agreed to a contract with the independent Tri-City ValleyCats after failing to sign with the Mets last summer as their. (AP Photo/Jae C. Mets passed on signing due to medical. Last season, he. Checklist Top. Rocker, the 3rd overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, will be out until the second half of the. It was expected he would go in the. Bruno Stadium in Troy, N. 3 pick but still $460,100 more than the Mets slot at No. was absent from most of this year's cycle after the Mets failed to sign him following his selection at No. m. 2023 Bowman Platinum Baseball Checklist. Rocker was once considered a candidate to go first overall but slid down draft boards following an inconsistent spring. “Kumar Rocker is healthy according to independent medical review by multiple prominent. Reply Knickstape08. 5. m. EDT deadline, over concern about his medical scans. Andrew had the initial report on the MLB Draft signing deadline passing without Kumar Rocker reaching a deal with the New York Mets, and this morning I have some deeper thoughts about the whole ridiculous thing. 1, 5 p. The Mets’ compensation for not signing Kumar Rocker in 2021 was a comp pick in ’22, which they used to select Parada -- a power-hitting catcher who set a Georgia Tech record with 26 home runs during his sophomore season. 10 overall. He will undergo Tommy John Surgery. • MLB Pipeline | Top 100 prospects | Prospect video The No. Follow him on Instagram and Facebook. 75 (compensation for losing Noah Syndergaard to free agency) and thus a very big bonus pool. Kumar Rocker failed to meet the New York Mets' signing deadline, losing out on a $6 million deal. Read our MLB prospects outlooks for fantasy baseball rookies and call-ups. Daniel Chavkin. Jack Ramsey of the USA Today-Mets Network first reported of a medical issue regarding Kumar, who underwent his examination with the Mets last week. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Rocker will still forgo his collegiate eligibility and pursue professional options. m. who left earlier this month to manage the Mets. “Kumar Rocker is healthy according to independent medical review by multiple prominent. The club selected Rocker, a former Vanderbilt star, with the. Monday night, his second start in the Arizona Fall League in what is his unofficial professional debut representing the Rangers, represented a small step forward in that progression. The Mets didn’t sign Rocker. Long tied to college bats, they get mentioned more with high schoolers as of. クマー・ロッカー （ Kumar Rocker, 1999年 11月22日 - ）は、 アメリカ合衆国 アラバマ州 モンゴメリー 出身の プロ野球選手 （ 投手 ）。. Rangers' Rocker tosses longest outing yet in AFL. Rocker went 28-10 with a 2. Kumar Rocker has the most to lose in the 2020-2021 NCAA season. It was in the hours leading up to Game 3 of the Braves-Mets National League Championship Series at Shea Stadium, and Dick Friedman, the baseball editor at Sports Illustrated, had assigned me to. The Mets selected Rocker out of Vanderbilt at No. Selected by the Mets 10th overall in '21, the club never made him an offer after expressing concerns about his right. Right/Right. Home; 2023 Draft Prospect Database; Mets recent draft picks;. He is only two starts into his professional career in an independent league, but he’s looking really good so far. 10 overall. m. on Monday, June 28, 2021. News. Finally, seeing the 21 year old Vanderbilt star put on the orange and blue. Rocker briefly pitched in an independent league in 2022 before being drafted. 3 pick in the MLB draft on Sunday. The sides had until 4 p. The Mets’ former first-round pick is joining the independent Frontier League, where he’ll pitch for the Tri-City Valleycats of Troy, New York, The. Rocker will reunite with his former co-ace. B. His first taste. The Rangers agreed to terms with Rocker, the No. 10 overall last year by the New York Mets. The Rangers are convinced Kumar Rocker could be one of those players. Well, the Mets didn't sign Kumar Rocker when they selected him 10th overall in the 2021 draft several months ago. The New York Mets failed to sign their first-round draft pick Kumar Rocker before Sunday's 5 p. Rocker was the 10th pick in last year’s Major League Baseball Draft by the New York Mets, but never signed with the Mets. Rocker was reportedly set to receive a $6 million signing bonus from the Mets, but was never made an offer. The former Vanderbilt ace was selected by the Mets at 10th overall in the 2021 Draft, but didn't sign with the club after a review of his medical information. ARLINGTON -- When the Rangers’ No. . A year after not signing with the Mets, Kumar Rocker is officially a member of the Rangers, after being taken with the No. MLB. Rocker, who was last pitching in Single-A ball in Hickory, suffered the elbow injury. Drafted 10th overall by the New York Mets later that year, Rocker did not sign over concerns with a pre-draft physical. Sunday’s 5 p. The former Vanderbilt ace was selected by the Mets at 10th overall in the 2021 Draft, but didn't sign with the club after a review of his medical information. He was drafted 10th overall by the Mets in 2021 before they learned of a shoulder issue. Right-handed pitcher Kumar Rocker has stayed off the radar since last summer, when medical concerns caused the New York Mets to shy away from signing him. m. A year after the Mets offered Kumar Rocker no deal following a medical evaluation, Rocker is getting a $5. The tenth overall pick, with which Rocker was selected, comes with. 3 pick but still $460,100 more than the Mets slot at No. Rocker was not. 73 ERA, a 0. But when the Rangers shocked the industry by selecting his former Vanderbilt rotation-mate Kumar Rocker with the third pick, the texts started flooding in. 3 pick Kumar Rocker, per report. TROY, N. Rocker's path from Vanderbilt to the majors was a rocky one. Rocker went 28-10 with a 2. Kumar Rocker just may be in the middle of his own legendary story. Rangers prospect Kumar Rocker will have Tommy John surgery,. So, Rocker was available with the No. Texas Rangers pitcher Kumar Rocker will undergo Tommy John surgery to repair a torn UCL, per the beats. Atlanta Braves Atlanta Miami Marlins Miami New York Mets NY Mets Philadelphia Phillies Philadelphia Washington Nationals Washington. Haffey/Getty Images) / Kumar Rocker, the former first-round pick of the New York Mets, is set to sign with Tri-City Valleycats of the Frontier League. Photo by Sean M. Although the 23-year-old made his organizational debut pitching for Surprise in the Arizona Fall League, Tuesday's outing was Rocker's first time taking a Minor League mound. He does his physical and some form of defect is shown. Control is an issue, as is. In what can only be regarded as a disaster, the Mets were unable to come to an agreement with their first round pick, Kumar Rocker. The tenth overall pick, with which Rocker was selected, comes with a. . However, his health was a concern last summer and the Mets chose not to sign him. But the sides failed to reach an agreement by the August deadline because the Mets had concerns over the health of. By Chelsea Janes. L. It’s actually probably a better version of Kumar Rocker right now than in college. Kumar Rocker entered the draft as perhaps the best player available, but slid all the way to the bottom of the Top 10 where the Mets were waiting with wide smiles and open arms. The Mets had built their draft around Rocker and knew what it might take to sign him, so they were fully prepared to shell out the money. SURPRISE, Ariz. October 24th, 2022. According to ESPN, Kumar’s parents met when his mother was a student at the University of Maryland and his father was playing for the Washington Redskins. for someone else. The Mets wound up selecting him with the 10th overall. Rocker was a prime candidate to join Surprise for a spell due to his time away from competitive in-game action. Photo by Sean M. Seattle Mariners. The Kumar Rocker situation was a mess by any team’s standards. 35 ERA with 32 strikeouts and four walks in 20 innings pitched. 25 pick overall. 5. Kumar Rocker is announced as the third pick of the 2022 MLB baseball draft, by the Texas Rangers, Sunday, July 17, 2022, in Los Angeles. April 6, 2023. Texas Rangers pitching prospect Kumar Rocker has a torn ligament in his right elbow and will need Tommy John surgery. 14. 10 pick in the 2021 draft because the team walked away after it saw something it did not like in his physical. SOCIAL MEDIA REACTION:Kumar Rocker falls to New York Mets and every team that passed on him 'will forever regret it' Now Rocker, once considered a contender for the No. ESPN. 10 pick in 2021,. He'll serve a similar function this year after the. The Mets couldn’t pass Kumar Rocker on his physical The Rangers overlooked both medicals and now both pitchers have undergone Tommy John surgery — Joe DeMayo (@PSLToFlushing) June 6, 2023. Rocker was the New York Mets’ first-round pick in 2021, but he went unsigned after the Mets. ET signing deadline. ET signing deadline. Right-hander Kumar Rocker, whom the Mets selected with the No. deGrom will join the Rangers 2022 first round draft pick, pitcher Kumar Rocker, to have Tommy John surgery this year. 10 pick in the 2021 MLB Draft. to sporting events, state and national parks, and in search of. Moments after the New York Mets made pitcher Kumar Rocker the 10th overall pick of this year's Major League Baseball draft, South Asian fans began buzzing about the prospect of a bona fide. Cincinnati Reds. After selecting catcher Kevin Parada from Georgia Tech with the No. When the New York Mets drafted Kumar Rocker with the 10th overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, the match seemed almost too perfect. Texas Rangers pitcher and former Mets draft pick Kumar Rocker will undergo Tommy John surgery. Rocker was drafted No. 11 (compensation for failing to sign Kumar Rocker) and No. The New York Mets failed to sign their top pick from last month's amateur draft, Vanderbilt pitcher Kumar Rocker, by Sunday's 5 p. Vanderbilt right handed pitcher Kumar Rocker (80) signs autographs for young fans ahead of Game 1 of the College World Series finals at TD Ameritrade Park in Omaha, Neb. 10 last year. Rocker ultimately fell to the Mets. The Mets. BCP-38 Simon Juan - New York Mets BCP-39 Kumar Rocker - Texas Rangers BCP-40 Kenni Gomez - Houston Astros 1st BCP-41 Eric Brown Jr. EDT deadline, over concern about his medical scans. 2017. for someone else. When it comes to righthander Kumar Rocker, the Texas Rangers did on Monday what the Mets decided not to do last year. The Mets did not sign their first-round draft pick, right-handed pitcher Kumar Rocker, before Sunday’s 5 p. In the. Anthony DiComo. The Arizona Fall League's top prospect and breakout player of the year in 2022 have wasted no time making their presence felt in the big. 3 overall pick in the MLB. The Mets and first round righthander Kumar Rocker failed to come to terms on a deal, and with the Aug. The 22-year-old right-hander was utterly dominant in his five-start stint in the Frontier League, showing that he is very much ready to go for this year’s draft. MLB. Pages. Hickory Crawdads placed RHP Kumar Rocker on the 7-day injured list. One problem: The Mets didn’t like what they saw in Rocker’s medicals, and he went unsigned, ultimately choosing to play independent ball with the Tri-City ValleyCats in Troy, N. New York, which drafted former Vanderbilt pitcher Kumar Rocker No. Former Vanderbilt baseball pitcher Kumar Rocker got back on the mound Saturday after nearly a year away. 10 overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft. SNY MLB Insider Andy Martino reacts to the news that Mets #10 draft pick Kumar Rocker and the team have not reached a deal before the 5 pm deadline. Rocker’s dad Tracy is a College Football Hall of Famer from Auburn and was drafted in the third round of the NFL Draft by Washington. The New York Mets failed to sign 2021 1st round draft pick, Kumar Rocker. He and the team failed to come to terms on a contract. After the Mets selected Rocker with their No. Cleveland Guardians. The right-hander’s bonus clocks in well south of the pick. Kumar Rocker injury history. Rocker and the Mets have spoken about a $6 million signing. By going third to the Texas Rangers, ex-Vanderbilt ace Kumar Rocker became surprise winner on first night of 2022 MLB Draft – at expense of the Mets. New York selected Rocker with the 10th overall pick and will receive an extra selection in next year’s amateur draft, the pick after the 10th choice. 10 overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, agreeing on a $6 million signing bonus, but concerns over Rocker’s elbow. But the New York Mets have two selections: No. Now, Rocker’s name may sound familiar. Round 1: Kumar Rocker, RHP, Vanderbilt. After an initial panic by fans after failing to offer Kumar Rocker a contract, all Mets faithful should be ecstatic about how the draft class is shaping up as they navigate their way up the MiLB ladder towards the MLB summit. 93 WHIP. 10 overall by the New York Mets in the first round of the 2021 MLB Draft and in the 38th round of the 2018 MLB Draft by the. -- Former Vanderbilt star right-hander Kumar Rocker returned to the mound Saturday night with the Class A Tri-City ValleyCats of the independent Frontier League, and his first. The Mets selected the Vanderbilt right-hander with the No. New York. The Mets selected Vanderbilt RHP Kumar Rocker with the No. AP. Former Vanderbilt star right-hander Kumar Rocker walks in from the bullpen at Joseph L. Rocker didn’t pitch in the game but was named the. 7/10/22 2022 MLB Draft: No. 89 ERA over 42 games/39 starts across three seasons at Vanderbilt. Sunday’s 5 p. Rocker was previously taken by the New York Mets in the first. Kumar Rocker Stats, Fantasy & News Teams. 10 pick in the 2021 Major League Baseball amateur draft, the New York mets selected Kumar Rocker, a right-handed starter from. The Mets opted not to sign Kumar Rocker due to concerns with his physical examination. The Mets’ pitching factory added another attractive cog to its wheel on Sunday night when highly-regarded Vanderbilt prospect Kumar Rocker fell into their laps with the 10th pick of the 2021 MLB. He was coming off a dominant career at Vanderbilt, and in his final season he went 14-4 with a 2. After a stellar career at Vanderbilt, Kumar Rocker was selected by the Mets with the 10th pick in the 2021 M. m. He has strong athletic bloodlines as the son of former NFL. By Steve Sypa. New York will receive the No. When the Mets deal cratered, Rocker’s immediate reaction was white-hot anger. Pitcher Osvaldo. The Mets never revealed exactly why they accepted a compensatory draft pick rather than attempt to sign Rocker. The Rangers and No. It seems things worked out for Kumar Rocker, whom the Rangers selected third overall in the 2022 MLB Draft. 2 overall and watched as Kumar Rocker went No. Rangers: Kumar Rocker, RHP, unaffiliated One of the big surprises of the first round . Rocker was reportedly set to receive a $6 million signing bonus from the Mets, but was never made an offer. Summary Stats News Awards. Heading into Sunday's deadline for 2021 MLB draft picks to sign, the New York Mets and Kumar Rocker have reportedly hit a snag in their bonus agreement. Kumar Rocker will be draft-eligible again in 2022. Back in 2019, the 21-year-old threw a no-hitter with 19. 4 million cheaper than the slot value for the No. Now, supposing there was a major medical concern you’d think the Mets would have known or had an inkling before drafting him. 10 overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft. Rocker was a pitcher. The Mets have consistently been among the best drafting teams in baseball for almost a decade now; their current big-league roster includes homegrown draft picks Michael Conforto, Pete Alonso, Dom. 10 overall pick in the Draft earlier this month, traveled to New York. Right-hander Kumar Rocker, whom the Mets selected with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, it seemed like a great fit for both parties. Texas Rangers pitching prospect Kumar Rocker to undergo Tommy John surgery. Louis Cardinals. RHP Kumar Rocker assigned to ACL Rangers from. Advertisement. Kumar Rocker is agreeing with the Rangers at $5. Rocker was chosen in the first round last year by the New York Mets, who. Kumar Rocker (born November 22, 1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Texas Rangers organization. Getty Images. He will undergo Tommy John Surgery.