The duo charted similarly bumpy roads from the ultimate highs of collegiate stardom at Vanderbilt to early struggles in pro ball. Both could factor in heavily to Texas' starting rotation this season.
Teammates since college, Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter eager to replicate star run with Rangers
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