Jake Burger will wear No. 21

Jake Burger of Texas Rangers Has Heartfelt Reason For Wearing No. 21 This Season
Burger, who was acquired by the Rangers this offseason in a trade from the Miami Marlins, will honor his daughter.
Texas Rangers' Jake Burger changes number to honor daughter with Down syndrome
ARLINGTON, Texas - New Texas Rangers corner infielder Jake Burger picked his new jersey number to honor his daughter. Burger will wear the number 21 with the Rangers this season. Burger chose the number in honor of his daughter, Penelope, who was born with Down syndrome.
Jake Burger will wear No. 21 with the Texas Rangers for his daughter born with Down syndrome
Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger poses at the team’s awards dinner Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Arlington, Texas, with wife Ashyln, son Brooks and daughter Penelope while holding the No. 21 jersey that has special significance after his daughter was born with Down syndrome. (AP Photo/Stephen Hawkins)
Texas Ranger Jake Burger explains the meaning behind his new jersey number
Jake Burger is one of the Texas Rangers’ offseason additions. He explained how his daughter influenced his switch from number from 36 to 21.
Jake Burger to wear No. 21 with Texas Rangers to raise awareness for Down Syndrome
Down Syndrome is also known as Trisomy 21, and Burger wants to raise awareness and contribute to research on the genetic condition.
Rangers’ Jake Burger will wear No. 21 to raise Down Syndrome awareness, honor newborn daughter
Jake Burger is the proud father of a newborn daughter whom he will honor on the field during every game. The new Rangers first baseman announced Friday that he will wear No. 21 to pay tribute to Penelope,
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