Cole Ragans Gets Opening Day Start for Indians
On Saturday the Spokane Indians officially announced left-handed pitcher Cole Ragans as Thursday night's Opening Day Starter against the Boise Hawks. The 19 year-old was the Rangers' 2016 1st round pick and 30th overall selection in the MLB Draft. He is currently rated the #8 prospect in the Texas Rangers organization, according to
On Saturday the Spokane Indians officially announced left-handed pitcher Cole Ragans as Thursday night's Opening Day Starter against the Boise Hawks. The 19 year-old was the Rangers' 2016 1st round pick and 30th overall selection in the MLB Draft. He is currently rated the #8 prospect in the Texas Rangers organization, according to MLB.com.
Spokane, WASH. - On Saturday the Spokane Indians officially announced left-handed pitcher Cole Ragans as Thursday night's Opening Day Starter against the Boise Hawks.
The 19 year-old was the Rangers' 2016 1st round pick and 30th overall selection in the MLB Draft. He is currently rated the #8 prospect in the Texas Rangers organization, according to MLB.com.
Ragans' first game starting for the Indians will also be his affiliated debut for Texas after spending the first year of his professional career in Arizona.
The native of Crawfordville, Florida saw limited work in 2016 playing in the Arizona League. He pitched a total of four games, including two starts, while totaling just 7.2 innings of work. During that span the southpaw surrendered 11 hits and 4 earned runs, while striking out 11 batters.
Ragans' last full season of baseball was his senior year at North Florida Christian High School. The 2016 All-Big Bend Pitcher of the Year went 9-2 with a 0.90 ERA and 104 strikeouts in 70 innings pitched.
You can see Ragans and the rest of 2017 Spokane Indians open the season against the Boise Hawks on Thursday, June 15th for Opening Night Fireworks & AAA Magnet Schedule Giveaway presented by ABC Office Equipment, KREM 2-TV, 93.7 The Mountain, 1510 KGA NW Sports Talk, and The Journal of Business.
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