Rocker’s Struggle in the Middle of the Zone | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 12, 2026 · 1m

Kumar Rocker’s rough outing against the Astros—seven runs, three homers including a grand slam—highlighted a critical flaw: leaving pitches over the heart of the plate. His manager points to mechanical issues, noting hitters crush balls on those middle-zone pitches, while edges yield far better results. Rocker suspects it’s mental, citing increased innings and fatigue concerns, but his manager disagrees—velocity even climbed late in the game. With no innings limits in sight and Rocker feeling strong, the focus is on unlocking his full arsenal and fixing consistency to elevate his game and his…