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HATCHER CLUBS THREE HOMERS, DRIVES IN 16 OVER 15 GAMES IN APRIL |
FRISCO, Texas (May 9, 2024) – On Thursday, the Texas Rangers announced that RoughRiders utility player Josh Hatcherhas been named the Rangers Minor League Player of the Month for April.
The 25-year-old Hatcher slashed .373/.403/.576/.979 over 15 games for Frisco in April with three doubles, three home runs, 16 RBIs, 11 runs, and three steals. He finished third in the Texas League in batting average (.373), tied for eighth in RBIs (16), sixth in slugging (.576) and sixth in OPS (.979).
His three-run, walk-off home run against Amarillo on April 27 highlighted the month. It was his first career walk-off home run.
The Rangers drafted the former Kennesaw State product in the 10th round of the 2022 draft.
Next, the RoughRiders continue a six-game series with the Padres-affiliated San Antonio Missions at 6:35 p.m. on Thursday, May 9. The RoughRiders expect to turn to RHP Nick Krauth (2-0, 6.53) against RHP Ryan Bergert (0-2, 7.13) for the Missions.
Thursday is Thirsty Thursday at Riders Field, where fans can enjoy half-priced drinks and great baseball. Beginning Friday, the RoughRiders will celebrate Evan Carter Weekend.
For tickets and more information about the Frisco RoughRiders, visit RidersBaseball.com or call 972.731.9200.