Tulsa Drillers’ Walker Buehler was named the Texas League Pitcher of the Week for games played June 29-July 2, 2017. That was despite the right-hander making just one start during the stretch he was recognized for.
Buehler allowed just two hits, issued one walk and had seven strikeouts over 5.1 innings in a road start against the Frisco RoughRiders (Texas Rangers affiliate). The outing was Buehler’s ninth since the Los Angeles Dodgers promoted him from High-A Rancho Cucamonga.
The 22-year-old is 2-2 with a 2.85 ERA and 51 strikeouts in 41 innings during his time with the Drillers.