Jack Leiter is the Texas Rangers No. 1 prospect, and MLB.com projects his first appearance with the Rangers in 2023. But that doesnt mean the road Anthony Mack Jersey to Arlington wont come with a few bumps. Leiter is living with those inevitable bumps after a hot start to his first minor league season at the Double A Frisco RoughRiders.Jack LeiterJack LeiterJack LeiterThe Rangers first-round pick (No. 2 overall) in 2021 last started for the RoughRiders on Friday and it was rough. Anthony Lawrence II Jersey He gave up seven earned runs in 3 2/3 innings pitched. He also walked one and struck out six in Frisco's 11-9 win over Corpus Christi. That made two unfortunate starts in a row. On May 14 against Tulsa, Leiter couldnt get out of the second inning, allowing seven hits and six runs, while adding one walk and one strikeout. Before the Tulsa game, Leiter was humming along for the Riders. In his first five starts, he went 1-2, but had a 1.93 ERA and gave up 10 runs (four of which were earned). He also struck out 24 while walking nine. He even stretched out to Miami Hurricanes College Jersey six innings in a May 7 start against Arkansas, which turned out to be his first win of the season. Miami Hurricanes Jersey Scroll to ContinueSince then? Leiter hasnt pitched six inning in his last two innings combined. His ERA has ballooned to 6.38. Hes given up 13 hits and 13 runs (all earned). Jon GrayAdolis GarcaTaylor HearnIt certainly isnt time for the Rangers or Leiter to panic. In spite of his college pedigree and high expectations, every young pitcher is going to struggle in their first profe sional season. The Rangers dont attach a timeline to young players. They prefer to let their performance determine promotions. Leiter isnt ready for a promotion yet. But what he is hoping for in his next start is Dominic Proctor Jersey to stop this slide and get back to the kinds of starts he had in April and early May, when he looked like a player on track to reach Arlington sooner rather than later.