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Carter Baumler
Texas Rangers – No. 45
Pitcher
Born: (2002-01-31) January 31, 2002 (age 24)
Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
March 26, 2026, for the Texas Rangers
MLB statistics
(through 2026 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average3.18
Strikeouts6
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Carter Cornelius Baumler (born January 31, 2002) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2026.

Amateur career

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Baumler grew up in Grimes, Iowa, and attended Dowling Catholic High School.[1] He had committed to play college baseball at Texas Christian University.[2]

Professional career

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Baltimore Orioles

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The Baltimore Orioles selected Baumler in the fifth round of the 2020 Major League Baseball draft. He signed with the team and received a $1.5 million signing bonus.[3] Baumler did not appear for the organization during the regular season due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] He took part in the Orioles' fall instructional league, but tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow, requiring him to undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the entire 2021 season.[5]

Baumler was assigned to the Single-A Delmarva Shorebirds in May 2022 to begin his professional career,[6] where he recorded a 1.54 ERA across four starts. In 2023, Baumler made seven appearances (including five starts) split between Delmarva and the rookie–level Florida Complex League Orioles, accumulating a 1–0 record and 3.18 ERA with 21 strikeouts over 17 innings of work.[7] He split the 2024 season between Delmarva and the High–A Aberdeen IronBirds, posting a cumulative 4–1 record and 5.75 ERA wi the 17 strikeouts in 20+1⁄3 innings pitched across 10 appearances (including one start).[8]

On August 16, 2025, while playing for High-A Aberdeen, Baumler combined with Luis De León, Jacob Cravey, and Zane Barnhart to no-hit the Hudson Valley Renegades.[9] He split the year between the FCL Orioles, Aberdeen, and the Double–A Chesapeake Baysox. In 28 appearances out of the bullpen for the three affiliates, Baumler registered a cumulative 2–0 record and 2.04 ERA with 46 strikeouts and two saves.[10]

Texas Rangers

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On December 10, 2025, Baumler was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the Rule 5 draft and then was traded to the Texas Rangers in exchange for pitcher Jaiker Garcia and cash considerations immediately after.[11] On March 23, 2026, Baumler was informed he had made the team's Opening Day roster during a mound visit by manager Skip Schumaker.[12] On April 5, Baumler was placed on the injured list due to a right intercostal strain.[13] He was transferred to the 60-day injured list on May 23.[14]

See also

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References

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  1. ↑ Birch, Tommy (June 8, 2020). "Dowling Catholic star Carter Baumler getting big-league advice before MLB Draft". Des Moines Register. Yahoo Sports. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
  2. ↑ "MLB Draft: Iowans Calvin Harris, Carter Baumler dealing with uncertainty ahead of MLB Draft". Des Moines Register. April 3, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
  3. ↑ Connolly, Dan (March 9, 2022). "Myriad Orioles Thoughts: Prospect edition featuring Joey Ortiz, Carter Baumler, Coby Mayo". The Athletic. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Orioles Righthander Carter Baumler On Verge Of Pro Debut". Baseball America. March 3, 2022. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
  5. ↑ Silver, Zachary (March 8, 2022). "Baumler feels 'like a normal ballplayer again' in return from TJ surgery". MLB.com. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Orioles minor league report: Kyle Stowers, Jordan Westburg break out of cold spells; Grayson Rodriguez impresses again". Baltimore Sun. May 24, 2022. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
  7. ↑ [fhttps://www.baseballamerica.com/players/8786-carter-baumler/stats/ "Carter Baumler Stats & Scouting Report"]. baseballamerica.com. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Carter Baumler - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Renegades Suffer No Hitter Setback to Aberdeen". oursportscentral.com. Retrieved September 23, 2025.
  10. ↑ "'The kid wants it': Rule 5 pick Baumler impressing in camp". mlb.com. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
  11. ↑ "2025 Rule 5 Draft Results". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved December 10, 2025.
  12. ↑ Rangers tell Carter Baumler he made team during mound visit
  13. ↑ "Rangers Recall RHP Luis Curvelo, Place RHP Carter Baumler on 15-Day IL". mlb.com. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Rangers Claim Blaine Crim". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
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