Texas Rangers Pitcher Tyler Alexander on Southlake Carroll Roots

Texas Rangers pitcher Tyler Alexander traces his path to the majors back to Southlake Carroll, where the competitive DFW sports environment shaped his approach to the game. The former Dragons standout credits his high school coaches for preparing him for college and professional baseball.

Now pitching for his hometown team, Alexander fills a specific role on one of MLB's top staffs. Playing in front of familiar faces adds extra meaning to his major league journey.