New Texas Ranger Jake Burger will wear No. 21 this season. The number is for his daughter, Penelope, who was born with Down syndrome. Down syndrome is also known as trisomy 21, due to an extra copy of the 21st chromosome.

The new Rangers first baseman announced Friday that he will wear No. 21 to pay tribute to Penelope, who was born with Down Syndrome, and to raise awareness for the genetic condition.

Jake Burger will wear No. 21 after being acquired by the Texas Rangers. The number has special significance for his family after his daughter was born in October with Down syndrome.

With stalwart first baseman Nathaniel Lowe on his way out, the Texas Rangers are hoping the addition of Jake Burger will be a smashing success.

Down Syndrome is also known as Trisomy 21, and Burger wants to raise awareness and contribute to research on the genetic condition.

Burger, who was acquired by the Rangers this offseason in a trade from the Miami Marlins, will honor his daughter.