A's Top Prospect De Vries Faces Off Against Rangers' Dreiling in Double-A Matchup

Midland and Frisco battle it out in a high-stakes minor league showdown

Apr. 12, 2026 at 8:20pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting a baseball game between two teams, with the players and field broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes in a vibrant color palette.Two of the minors' top pitching prospects face off in a high-stakes Double-A matchup between the Midland RockHounds and Frisco RoughRiders.Midland Today

MLB's No. 4 overall prospect, Leo De Vries of the Midland RockHounds (Athletics affiliate), is set to take the mound against 2024 second-round draft pick Dylan Dreiling and the Frisco RoughRiders (Rangers affiliate) in a highly anticipated Double-A matchup.

Why it matters

This game features two of the top young pitching prospects in the minors, giving fans a glimpse of the future stars of the major leagues. The Athletics and Rangers are both rebuilding their farm systems, so the outcome of this game could provide valuable insight into which organization has the edge in developing elite pitching talent.

The details

De Vries, a 22-year-old right-hander, has been dominant at the Double-A level this season, posting a 2.45 ERA and 0.98 WHIP through his first 6 starts. Dreiling, a 21-year-old righty, has also impressed in his first taste of Double-A, recording a 3.12 ERA and 1.14 WHIP over 5 starts for the RoughRiders.

  • The game is scheduled for Wednesday, April 12, 2026.
  • First pitch is set for 7:05 PM local time in Midland, Texas.

The players

Leo De Vries

A 22-year-old right-handed pitcher and the No. 4 overall prospect in MLB, currently playing for the Midland RockHounds (Athletics' Double-A affiliate).

Dylan Dreiling

A 21-year-old right-handed pitcher, selected by the Texas Rangers in the 2nd round of the 2024 MLB Draft, currently playing for the Frisco RoughRiders (Rangers' Double-A affiliate).

Midland RockHounds

The Double-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics, based in Midland, Texas.

Frisco RoughRiders

The Double-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, based in Frisco, Texas.

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What they’re saying

“This is going to be a great matchup between two of the best young arms in the minors. Both De Vries and Dreiling have the potential to make an impact at the big league level in the near future.”

— Jim Callis, MLB.com Prospect Expert

What’s next

The winner of this game will gain valuable momentum as their respective organizations look to rebuild through their farm systems. Scouts will be closely watching to see which pitcher has the edge in this high-profile Double-A showdown.

The takeaway

This game showcases the depth of young pitching talent in the minor leagues, as the Athletics and Rangers continue to develop their next generation of stars. The outcome could provide insight into which team has the advantage in building a sustainable, competitive roster for the future.