Overview

• Jake Burger, recently traded to the Texas Rangers, announced he will wear No. 21 to honor his daughter, Penelope, who was born with Down syndrome.
• The number 21 symbolizes Trisomy 21, the genetic condition also known as Down syndrome, which occurs due to an extra copy of chromosome 21.
• Burger and his wife, Ashlyn, are establishing a foundation to support families impacted by Down syndrome, referring to these families as 'the lucky few.'
• Penelope, born on October 25, 2024, will require open-heart surgery during spring training, a procedure for which Burger plans to be with his family in Nashville.
• Burger expressed gratitude for the opportunity to raise awareness and hopes to connect with teammate Joc Pederson, whose brother also has Down syndrome.