Rangers' Minor League Pitcher Wins PCL Award

Cal Quantrill's strong start with Triple-A Round Rock earns him pitcher of the week honors.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 12:05am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball pitcher's motion broken down into overlapping planes of vibrant colors, conceptually representing the Rangers' depth in the minor leagues.The Rangers' investment in minor league pitching depth is paying off as Cal Quantrill dominates at Triple-A Round Rock.Round Rock Today

The Texas Rangers signed Cal Quantrill to a minor league deal in the offseason to add depth to their starting rotation. Quantrill has impressed early on with Triple-A Round Rock, earning Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week honors after a dominant outing where he retired the first 12 batters he faced and allowed just one run over seven innings.

Why it matters

The Rangers used eight different starting pitchers last season and expect to need around that many again this year. Keeping Quantrill stashed in the minors gives them an experienced arm to call upon if injuries strike the major league rotation.

The details

Quantrill threw 69 pitches over seven innings, striking out 10 batters without issuing a walk. His outing included retiring the first 12 hitters he faced before allowing a solo home run. Quantrill signed a minor league deal with the Rangers in the offseason after bouncing around the majors the past few seasons, including a 15-win campaign with Cleveland in 2022.

  • Quantrill was named the Pacific Coast League pitcher of the week for his performance last week with the Round Rock Express.
  • Quantrill has started two games for Round Rock this season, posting 10 strikeouts and no walks in 12 innings pitched.

The players

Cal Quantrill

A former first-round draft pick by the San Diego Padres, Quantrill has spent time in the majors with the Padres, Cleveland, Colorado, Miami, and Atlanta. He signed a minor league deal with the Rangers in the offseason to provide rotation depth.

Jack Suwinski

The Round Rock Express outfielder who hit a solo home run off Quantrill in his dominant outing.

Trey Supak

The last Round Rock pitcher to win the PCL Pitcher of the Week award, doing so in September 2025.

Chris Young

The Texas Rangers' President of Baseball Operations, who estimated the team would need around eight starting pitchers this season.

Paul Quantrill

Cal Quantrill's father, who was a former major league pitcher.

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What’s next

If there are any injuries to the Rangers' major league rotation, Quantrill could be called up from Triple-A Round Rock to provide an experienced arm.

The takeaway

The Rangers' decision to sign Quantrill to a minor league deal in the offseason is paying early dividends, as he has emerged as a key depth piece for their starting rotation with his strong start at Triple-A. His performance highlights the team's focus on building organizational pitching depth.