The Rangers did not let the trade deadline pass without making a move, trading reliever Chris Martin to the Atlanta Braves for pitching prospect Kolby Allard. Now that Allard has joined the Rangers system, let's get to know him a little bit.

Here are five things to know about the new addition:

1. He's a California boy

Kolby Kenneth Allard was born in Anaheim, CA on Aug. 13, 1997. He grew up in California and went to San Clemente High School. He went to the same high school as New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold, they are only about two months apart in age, and catcher Lucas Herbert, who is now in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.

The 21-year old was also committed to UCLA when he was drafted in 2015, but he chose to go the professional route right away.

2. An injured back

Allard's chances of getting drafted early in the 2015 MLB Draft were almost put in jeopardy. In March of his senior year of high school, he "tweaked" his back while swinging at a pitch, according to the Chatham Star Tribune. The tweak was actually a stress fracture and he was forced to sit out the rest of the season.

His injury did end up scarring off some teams despite Allard being named to the USA Preseason High School Baseball team and helping 18U Team USA bring home gold in the Pan-American games.

Despite reports that Allard underwent surgery to fix his back issue prior to the draft, he said the only work he did at the time was rest and rehabilitation.

His back did end up being an issue again, however. After three outings as a pro, he underwent what was termed a "minor surgical procedure" on his back.

3. A first round pick

Despite being predicted as a top-10 pick in the 2015 MLB draft, and likely the top high-school pitcher according to some draft analysts, the injury pushed him back a few spots. Allard dropped to the Braves at No. 14 overall. Landing with the Braves ended up working out quite well for him and San Clemente High School as his friend and catcher, Herbert, was also taken by Atlanta at No. 54.

His draft day celebration couldn't have gone better.

"We had a party with all my friends and family, and when they called my name it was one of the greatest moments of my life, honestly," Allard told MLB.com. "It was a super special day and I'm very thankful I was drafted into an organization like the Braves."

4. His first career start

What a day with some amazing people. Couldn’t be more thankful for my support system, I wouldn’t be where I am without past teammates, coaches, and especially my family and friends!! Thank you @Braves country this is only the beginning !! pic.twitter.com/TNcHIvFtig — Kolby Allard (@KolbyAllard) August 2, 2018

Allard has only made one career start in the majors. On July 31, 2018, he won his first career start with an 11-6 victory over the Marlins.

He pitched five innings and allowed nine hits and five runs (four earned). Along with the win, he got his first major league hit in the game.

He even had to wait almost an hour and a half before he could take the mound due to a rain delay.

At 20-years old, Allard became the youngest Braves left-hander to win his major league debut since Charlie Vaughan at age 18 in 1966, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

5. A big sports fan

While he may be a professional baseball player, Allard clearly has embraced being a sports fan. He shows a lot of support for the Miami Dolphins on his Twitter timeline and his fandom extends all the way back to his childhood.

He also has shown some love to Texas teams in his past, dressing up as Johnny Manziel for Halloween one year.

Who knows how long it will be until he's wearing another Texas uniform.