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Former RockHounds star impresses in major league debut
By Trey Francis at KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· June 30, 2026
· 1 min read
SACRAMENTO, California (KMID/KPEJ) – The Athletics called up the former Midland RockHounds shortstop Joshua Kuroda-Grauer ahead of Monday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In his debut, Kuroda-Grauer started at second base and batted ninth in the lineup. He went an impressive 3-for-4 with o...
Key takeaway He went an impressive 3-for-4 with one RBI and one run scored, posting a .
Why this matters in The Midland
The major league debut of former Midland RockHounds shortstop Joshua Kuroda-Grauer is a significant milestone for the local baseball community. Kuroda-Grauer's impressive performance, going 3-for-4 with one RBI and one run scored, will undoubtedly inspire young baseball players in Midland who aspire to follow in his footsteps. His success also reflects positively on the RockHounds organization, which has a long history of developing talented players who go on to achieve great things at the highest level. As Kuroda-Grauer's career continues to unfold, Midland fans will be watching with interest to see how he performs in the big leagues, and his achievements will likely be closely tracked by local baseball enthusiasts. The RockHounds' affiliation with the Oakland Athletics has provided a pipeline for talented players like Kuroda-Grauer to rise through the ranks, and his debut is a testament to the quality of baseball being played in Midland.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? SACRAMENTO, California (KMID/KPEJ) – The Athletics called up the former Midland RockHounds shortstop Joshua Kuroda-Grauer ahead of Monday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In his debut, Kuroda-Grauer started at second base and batted ninth in the lineup. He went an impressive 3-for-4 with o...
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