The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team based in Arlington, Texas. They are members of the American League (AL) West division of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Rangers were founded in 1961 as the Washington Senators, but relocated to Texas in 1972. They have played their home games at Globe Life Field since 2020.
The Rangers have won two AL pennants (1996 and 2010), but have not yet won a World Series title. They have also played in the postseason nine times in their history.
Some of the most notable players in Rangers history include:
- Nolan Ryan: Ryan is considered to be one of the greatest pitchers of all time. He pitched for the Rangers from 1989 to 1993, and again in 1996. He holds the MLB record for strikeouts with 5,714.
- Juan González: González was a five-time All-Star and a two-time Silver Slugger Award winner with the Rangers. He is the Rangers' all-time leader in home runs (434) and RBIs (1,432).
- Ivan Rodríguez: Rodríguez was a 14-time All-Star and 13-time Gold Glove Award winner with the Rangers. He is considered to be one of the greatest catchers of all time.
- Alex Rodriguez: Rodriguez played for the Rangers from 2001 to 2003. He was a three-time MVP Award winner and a 10-time All-Star during his time with the Rangers.
- Josh Hamilton: Hamilton played for the Rangers from 2008 to 2012. He was a five-time All-Star and a 2010 MVP Award winner.
The Rangers are currently in a rebuilding phase, but they have a number of talented young players, including:
- Adolis García: García is a 29-year-old outfielder who broke out in 2021 with a 30-homer season. He is a switch-hitter with a lot of power and speed.
- Marcus Semien: Semien is a 32-year-old shortstop who signed with the Rangers as a free agent in the offseason. He is a Gold Glove Award winner and a two-time All-Star.
- Corey Seager: Seager is a 28-year-old shortstop who signed with the Rangers as a free agent in the offseason. He is a Silver Slugger Award winner and a two-time All-Star.
- Martin Pérez: Pérez is a 31-year-old left-handed pitcher who has been with the Rangers since 2012. He had a breakout season in 2022 with a 15-6 record and a 2.89 ERA.
The Rangers are hoping that their young players can develop and lead them back to the playoffs in the near future.
Texas Rangers Baseball Reference
Baseball Reference is a website that provides comprehensive statistics and analysis for Major League Baseball. It is a great resource for fans who want to learn more about the Rangers or any other MLB team.
The Rangers' page on Baseball Reference includes the following information:
- Team history: A brief history of the Rangers, including their record, playoff appearances, and awards won.
- Season statistics: The Rangers' statistics for the current season, including their record, batting and pitching averages, and home runs.
- Player statistics: The Rangers' player statistics for the current season, including batting and pitching averages, home runs, and RBIs.
- Leaders: The Rangers' all-time leaders in various statistical categories, such as home runs, RBIs, and wins.
- Transactions: A list of all the Rangers' transactions for the current season, including trades and free agent signings.
Baseball Reference also includes a number of advanced statistics, such as WAR (Wins Above Replacement) and OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging). These statistics can be used to evaluate players' performances more accurately than traditional statistics, such as batting average and RBIs.
The Texas Rangers are a young and talented team that is looking to return to the playoffs in the near future. Baseball Reference is a great resource for fans who want to learn more about the Rangers and their players.
