Texas Rangers' Jake Burger Hits Home Run Days After Daughter's Heart Surgery

Burger honors his daughter, recovering from lifesaving surgery, by wearing her hospital band and choosing a jersey number symbolizing her condition.

Jake Burger's four-month-old daughter, Penelope, underwent successful open-heart surgery on February 24 at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital to address a condition linked to Down syndrome.
Burger expressed gratitude for the medical team, led by Dr. Carlos Mery, and credited his faith and family for helping him through the emotional experience.
In his first game back with the Texas Rangers on February 27, Burger hit a home run while wearing Penelope's hospital band on his wrist.
Burger has chosen to wear jersey number 21 this season to raise awareness for Down syndrome, also known as Trisomy 21.
After returning to spring training, Burger aims to focus on contributing to the Rangers' success while balancing his role as a father and player.