Watch: Carter Baumler told he made Rangers big league roster while on mound
Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker told prospect Carter Baumler that he made his first big league roster during a visit to the pitcher's mound.
March 24 (UPI) -- Years from now, Carter Baumler likely won't need to think for too long when recalling where he was when he found out he made his first big league roster. Texas Rangers manager Skip Schumaker made the moment memorable by sharing the news during a mound visit Monday in Arlington, Texas. That occurred in the fifth inning of a 3-2 exhibition victory over the Kansas City Royals in front of more than 14,000 fans at Globe Life Field.
"I wasn't expecting it," Baumler said on the Rangers Sports Network broadcast. "I was like, why is he coming out here? He got on the mound and told me I made the team.
So, yeah, pretty cool. " Skip Schumaker told Rule 5 pick Carter Baumler that he made the Rangers Opening Day roster during a mound visit pic. twitter.
com/19J10vk39Q — MLB (@MLB) March 24, 2026 Baumler entered the game with the Rangers leading 2-0 in the top of the fifth inning and forced ground outs by Royals right fielder Starling Marte and second baseman Jonathan India. Baumler was preparing to face left fielder Isaac Collins when Schumaker signaled a visit to the mound. Several Rangers players surrounded Baumler as Schumaker shared words with the 24-year-old prospect, who broke into a smile upon hearing that he made the big league roster.