The clinical name for Down syndrome is trisomy 21, a condition in which a person is born with an extra chromosome, causing mild to moderate cognitive disability, developmental delays and physical challenges.

"This is the first time I can pick a number that's not just close to my heart, but close to a lot of people's hearts," Jake Burger, a CBC graduate,

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)

The new Rangers first baseman announced Friday that he will wear No. 21 to pay tribute to Penelope, who was born with Down Syndrome, and to raise awareness for the genetic condition.

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Jake Burger will wear No. 21 with the Texas Rangers, a number that has special significance for the first baseman's family after his daughter was born with Down syndrome. The clinical name for Down syndrome is trisomy 21, a condition in ...

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jake Burger will wear No ... the first baseman’s family after his daughter was born with Down syndrome. The clinical name for Down syndrome is trisomy 21, a condition ...

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jake Burger will wear No. 21 with the Texas Rangers, a number that has special significance for the first baseman's family after his daughter was born with Down syndrome.

Jake Burger Will Wear No. 21 With the Texas Rangers for His Daughter Born With Down Syndrome ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jake Burger will wear No. 21 with the Texas Rangers, a number that has ...

Texas Rangers infielder Jake Burger and his wife, Ashlyn Burger, found out they were having a daughter with Down syndrome. He chose jersey No. 21 in her honor.

The Texas Rangers are hoping for an MVP-caliber year from their shortstop Corey Seager, but they would take a healthy year from their franchise star.

Speaking before the first day of official practice Friday, Schlossnagle said it won't take long for the position players to get ready for the season opener Feb. 14 against Louisville at Globe Life Field in Arlington.

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