Performance of the tournament? Kumar Rocker strikes out 11 during Super Regional game
Kumar Rocker showed why many view him as the best pitcher, if not overall player, in the country on Friday as the Vanderbilt ace did his part to lead the Commodores to victory in the first Super Regional matchup against ECU.
Rocker left the game after 7.2 innings pitched after retiring the first nine batters he faced, striking out 11, allowing three hits and three walks on 117 pitches.
Following his dominant performance, many were eager to celebrate Rocker’s incredible display in the Super Regional.
Check out some of the reactions below:
Struck out the side. ? #VandyBoys | #RoadToOmaha pic.twitter.com/IJb7jLx9fC
— Vanderbilt Baseball (@VandyBoys) June 11, 2021
https://twitter.com/PitchingNinja/status/1403408163941060613?s=20
Kumar Rocker, Dirty Slider…11th K. ? pic.twitter.com/S4tzC3wcmF
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) June 11, 2021
Kumar Rocker's career ERA in NCAA Tournament:
0.63
3 ER in 42.2 IP (6 starts)
— Adam Sparks (@AdamSparks) June 11, 2021
Kumar Rocker was an absolute beast on the mound for Vanderbilt today.
7.2 innings, 3 hits, 0 runs, 11 K, 3 BB, 117 pitches
— Adam Luckett (@AdamLuckettKSR) June 11, 2021
Leaving the field for the last time as a Commodore?
One last time for Kumar Rocker pic.twitter.com/Ak1sSfVGEp
— Chad Bishop (@MrChadBishop) June 11, 2021
