Everything MLB Fans Need to Know About Potential Future Top Pick Kumar Rocker

A couple of weekends ago, Vanderbilt had their backs against the wall, as they were on the verge of being eliminated in the super regionals against Duke. That was, until a freshman pitcher named Kumar Rocker took the mound and completely rocked Duke, striking out 19 in a no-hitter, the eighth no-hitter in NCAA tournament history.

Ever since he rocked the baseball world, Rocker's name has been all over the place. Even David Price showed him some love after the no-no.

It's clear that Rocker has put the baseball world on notice, and all eyes were on him during the College World Series on Wednesday Night, where he allowed one run in six innings of work. Let's take a look into what's made him so successful during his magical post-season run.

The son of former NFL defensive lineman Tracy Rocker, Kumar also has a strong physical build, sitting at 6-4 and 255 pounds, which he uses to deliver an incredibly strong fastball. Rocker's heater typically sits in the mid 90s, and has hit as high as 99 mph with strong sink. He occasionally leaves the ball straight and up in the zone, allowing it to get hit hard, which he will have to fix. His shoulder also opens up at times, showing the hitter a good look at his pitch, but knows how to adjust his delivery and hide the ball, which works to his advantage.

While Rocker features an electric fastball, it's not the only filthy pitch in his repertoire. He also has an incredible slider that sits in the mid-80s, which is clearly his wipeout pitch. What makes it so unhittable is that it doesn't pop out of his hand, and actually looks like a fastball, which makes it impressively deceptive for a college freshman's handiwork.

Rocker has had an incredible run in the postseason, but his regular season left a lot to be desired, as he posted a 4.32 ERA with 68 strikeouts in 66.2 innings, and showed some issues with his command. However, the fact that he has not shied away from the big moment should tell you a lot about his future in baseball.

Rocker is clearly a physical and competitive young man, and does not shy away from the big moment. In 26.2 innings during the NCAA tournament, Rocker has an absurd 1.01 ERA, with 17 hits allowed and a sparkling 35:4 K:BB ratio. This has allowed him to lower his season ERA to a solid 3.38.

The 19-year-old has an incredibly bright future, and will likely be one of the top pitchers selected when he's draft eligible in 2021. He's got a long road ahead of him, though, and will have to fix his command issues if he hopes to reach his full potential.