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Rangers Sign 6-foot-5 Righty Away from Tigers

Rangers Sign 6-foot-5 Righty Away from Tigers

Summary

The Texas Rangers signed Austin Bergner, a pitcher who previously played in the Detroit Tigers' minor league system. Bergner, who stands 6-foot-5, signed a minor-league deal and will play in the Pacific Coast League.

Key Facts

  • Austin Bergner is 28 years old and has pitched in the Detroit Tigers' system for seven years.
  • He was a ninth-round draft pick in 2019 from the University of North Carolina.
  • Bergner has a 4.15 ERA and 546 strikeouts in 490 innings across his minor league career.
  • He briefly played at the Triple-A level, where his ERA was 8.39 in 88 innings.
  • Bergner signed a minor-league contract with the Texas Rangers.
  • If he stays in Triple-A, he will move to the Pacific Coast League.
  • There is a possibility he could join the major league roster midseason if needed.
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