Kasey Kiker
Kasey William Kiker (born November 19, 1987) is an American former Minor League Baseball pitcher. He was selected by the Texas Rangers in the first round (12th overall) in the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft.[1] Kiker was also a pitcher for the USA during the 2009 Baseball World Cup.[2]
| Kasey Kiker | |||
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| Pitcher | |||
| Born: November 19, 1987 Phenix City, Alabama | |||
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| Medal record | ||
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| Men’s baseball | ||
Representing  United States | ||
| Baseball World Cup | ||
.svg.png.webp){kind=icon} | 2009 Nettuno | National team |
A top prospect at one time, Kiker struggled in the minor leagues and was released by the Rangers in 2011.[3]
References
- Law, Keith (March 16, 2009). "Rangers' Kiker has attacking style on mound". ESPN Internet Ventures. Archived from the original on 10 July 2012. Retrieved 9 April 2009.
- "USA Baseball announces 2009 World Cup Team roster". MLB.com. MLB Advanced Media. 27 August 2009. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
- Fraley, Gerry (December 2011). "Rangers release Kiker; former first-rounder struggled with control, never made majors". Dallas News. Archived from the original on 3 October 2018. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Fangraphs, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
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