Jake Burger is changing his jersey number to raise awareness for a cause that hits close to home.
The infielder, who was traded to the Texas Rangers in December, has chosen to wear No. 21 — in honor of his daughter Penelope, who was born with Down Syndrome. The genetic condition, known clinically as Trisomy 21, occurs when a person has an extra copy of chromosome 21.
“For me, this is the first time I can pick a number that’s not just close to my heart, but close to a lot of people’s hearts,” Burger told reporters.
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