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.

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

Jake Burger is one of the Texas Rangers’ offseason additions. He explained how his daughter influenced his switch from number from 36 to 21.

Jake Burger is the proud father of a newborn daughter whom he will honor on the field during every game. The new Rangers first baseman announced Friday that he will wear No. 21 to pay tribute to Penelope,

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