""What a special way [to tell me]," Baumler said. "It caught me totally off guard. It was pretty cool. ... A few years ago, I never would've expected this. Looking back, I'm glad I kept my head down, kept hammering away.""
"Baumler worked to a sparkling 2.04 ERA with a 29.1% strikeout rate but an 11.4% walk rate last year."
"This spring, Baumler excelled, tossing 9 1/3 shutout innings with a 28.6% strikeout rate, a 5.7% walk rate and a 54.5% ground-ball rate."
Carter Baumler has made the Rangers roster after a unique mid-game announcement by manager Skip Schumaker. Baumler, who was surprised by the news, expressed gratitude for the moment. Drafted in 2020, he faced health challenges, including Tommy John and shoulder surgeries, limiting his innings. In 2025, he achieved a 2.04 ERA with a 29.1% strikeout rate. This spring, he excelled with 9 1/3 shutout innings, showcasing a 28.6% strikeout rate and a 54.5% ground-ball rate. To avoid being optioned, he must remain on the major league roster or injured list.
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