The one-time college phenom at Vanderbilt, Rocker gave up 3 hits and 1 earned in a 5-4 series-opening win over the Mariners.

Hickory Crawdads pitcher Kumar Rocker pitches against the Wilmington Blue Rocks during the South Atlantic League home opener at Frawley Stadium in Wilmington, Tuesday, April 11, 2023. Hickory won 3-2.

Two notable Texas Rangers pitchers will make their season debut in the team’s upcoming series against the Seattle Mariners.

Right-handed pitcher Kumar Rocker, who the Mets selected with the 10th overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, will make his much anticipated major league debut for the Texas Rangers on Thursday.