ARLINGTON – Get ready to wear your heart on your sleeve! Jake Burger, the Texas Rangers’ new first baseman, is making a big impact both on and off the field. This season, every Jake Burger No. 21 jersey sold at Globe Life Field will help support a cause close to his heart – the Burger Family Foundation, which provides financial aid, therapy, and community support for families impacted by Down syndrome.
Jake and his wife, Ashlyn, are using No. 21 to honor their daughter, Penelope, who was born with Down syndrome. The number holds a special significance, representing the extra chromosome in Trisomy 21 – the clinical name for Down syndrome.
Ashlyn shared how emotional it is seeing Jake wear the number: “Every time I see him on the field, it just hits me. He’s representing so many people like our daughter, and it’s incredible to see our community recognized.”
But that’s not all! As part of their mission to raise awareness, the Burgers have teamed up with the Rangers for Down Syndrome Awareness Day at the game on August 10 against the Philadelphia Phillies. Fans who buy tickets through a special link will receive a custom cap celebrating the cause.
So, whether you’re rocking a Jake Burger jersey or grabbing your cap for Down Syndrome Awareness Day, you’ll be helping to spread love and raise awareness. Every jersey counts — $31 of every sale goes directly to supporting the Burger Family Foundation.
Don’t miss your chance to support a worthy cause while cheering for the Rangers! 💙⚾ #Burgatron #DownSyndromeAwareness #RangersFamily
