{KANSAS CITY, Mo.}—
Former Wichita State Shocker Tommy Hottovy is now a Texas Ranger. The Kansas City Royals announced they were trading the left-handed pitcher to Texas on Thursday afternoon.
Hottovy recorded 9 and a third relief innings pitched for Kansas City in 2012 with a 2.89 E.R.A. He allowed 11 hits, 2 home runs and struck out 6 batters. Hottovy started his MLB career with the Boston Red Sox in 2011. There he pitched just 4 innings of relief with a 6.75 E.R.A.
Hottovy was designated for assignment by the Royals on November 2nd of this year.
