List of Texas Rangers team records

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Michael Young is the Rangers' career leader in games played (1,823), at bats (7,399), runs (1,085), hits (2,230), doubles (415), and triples (55). Michael Young on April 25, 2009.jpg
Michael Young is the Rangers' career leader in games played (1,823), at bats (7,399), runs (1,085), hits (2,230), doubles (415), and triples (55).

The Texas Rangers Major League Baseball team has played in Arlington, Texas, since 1972. The team began in 1961 as the Washington Senators, an American League expansion team based in Washington, D.C., before relocating to Texas. This list documents players and teams who hold records set in various statistical areas during single games, entire seasons, or their Rangers' careers.

Contents

Table key

†Record was set when the team was known as the Washington Senators
‡Record encompasses career with the Texas Rangers and Washington Senators
*Tied record

Career records

These are records of players with the best performance in distinct statistical categories during their career with the Rangers. [1] [2] [3]

Batting

Elvis Andrus is the Rangers' career leader in stolen bases (305). Elvis Andrus in 2017 (35626609950).jpg
Elvis Andrus is the Rangers' career leader in stolen bases (305).
Rafael Palmeiro is the Rangers' career leader in walks (805). Rafael Palmeiro 2003.jpg
Rafael Palmeiro is the Rangers' career leader in walks (805).
Nolan Ryan is the Rangers' career leader in batting average against (.197). Nolan Ryan Tiger Stadium 1990 CROP.jpg
Nolan Ryan is the Rangers' career leader in batting average against (.197).
StatisticPlayerRecordRangers careerRef.
Games played Michael Young 1,8232000–2012 [4]
At bats Michael Young 7,3992000–2012 [4]
Runs Michael Young 1,0852000–2012 [4]
Hits Michael Young 2,2302000–2012 [4]
Doubles Michael Young 4152000–2012 [4]
Triples Michael Young 552000–2012 [4]
Home runs Juan González 3721989–1999, 2002–2003 [5]
Runs batted in Juan González 1,1801989–1999, 2002–2003 [5]
Walks Rafael Palmeiro 8051989–1993, 1999–2003 [6]
Strikeouts Michael Young 1,1522000–2012 [4]
Stolen bases Elvis Andrus 3052009–2020 [7]
Caught stealing Elvis Andrus 1052009–2020 [7]
Batting average Al Oliver .3191978–1981 [8]
On-base percentage Mike Hargrove .3991974–1979 [9]
Slugging percentage Alex Rodriguez .6152001–2003 [10]
On-base plus slugging Alex Rodriguez 1.0112001–2003 [10]

Pitching

StatisticPlayerRecordRangers careerRef.
Wins Charlie Hough 1391980–1990 [11]
Losses Charlie Hough 1231980–1990 [11]
Earned run average Darold Knowles 2.46‡1967–1971, 1977 [12]
Games pitched Kenny Rogers 5281989–1995, 2000–2002, 2004–2005 [13]
Games started Charlie Hough 3131980–1990 [11]
Saves John Wetteland 1501997–2000 [14]
Innings pitched Charlie Hough 2,3081980–1990 [11]
Hits allowed Kenny Rogers 1,9971989–1995, 2000–2002, 2004–2005 [13]
Runs allowed Charlie Hough 1,0861980–1990 [11]
Earned runs allowed Charlie Hough 9431980–1990 [11]
Home runs allowed Charlie Hough 2381980–1990 [11]
Walks Bobby Witt 1,0011986–1992, 1995–1998 [15]
Strikeouts Charlie Hough 1,4521980–1990 [11]
Batting average against Nolan Ryan .1971989–1993 [16]
WHIP Bert Blyleven 1.091976–1977 [17]

Single-season records

These are records of players with the best performance in distinct statistical categories during a single season. [18]

Batting

Josh Hamilton set the single-season batting average record (.359) in 2010. J Hamilton 2010.jpg
Josh Hamilton set the single-season batting average record (.359) in 2010.
StatisticPlayerRecordSeasonRef.
Games played Al Oliver 1631980 [8]
At bats Michael Young 6912006 [4]
Runs Alex Rodriguez 1332001 [10]
Hits Michael Young 2212005 [4]
Singles Mickey Rivers 1651980 [19]
Doubles Michael Young 522006 [4]
Triples Rubén Sierra 141989 [20]
Home runs Alex Rodriguez 572002 [10]
Runs batted in Juan González 1571998 [5]
Walks Frank Howard 132†1970 [21]
Strikeouts Joey Gallo 2072018 [22]
Stolen bases Bump Wills 521978 [23]
Caught stealing Otis Nixon 211995 [24]
Batting average Josh Hamilton .3592010 [25]
On-base percentage Milton Bradley .4362008 [26]
Slugging percentage Juan González .6431996 [5]
Consecutive games hitting streak Gabe Kapler 282000 [27]

Pitching

Jim Bibby (shown) and Ferguson Jenkins set the single-season record for the most games started (41) in 1974. Jim Bibby 1974.jpg
Jim Bibby (shown) and Ferguson Jenkins set the single-season record for the most games started (41) in 1974.
StatisticPlayerRecordSeasonRef.
Wins Ferguson Jenkins 251974 [28]
Losses Jim Bibby 191974 [29]
Earned run average (min. 100 IP) Jim Kern 1.571979 [30]
Earned run average (min. 162 IP) Mike Paul 2.171972 [31]
Games pitched Mitch Williams 851987 [32]
Games started Ferguson Jenkins 41*1974 [28]
Games started Jim Bibby 41*1974 [29]
Saves Francisco Cordero 492004 [33]
Complete games Ferguson Jenkins 291974 [28]
Shutouts Ferguson Jenkins 6*1974 [28]
Shutouts Bert Blyleven 6*1976 [17]
Innings pitched Ferguson Jenkins 3281974 [28]
Hits allowed Ferguson Jenkins 2861974 [28]
Runs allowed Charlie Hough 1591987 [11]
Earned runs allowed Jim Bibby 1391974 [29]
Home runs allowed Rick Helling 411999 [34]
Walks Bobby Witt 1431986 [15]
Strikeouts Nolan Ryan 3011989 [16]

Single-game records

These are records of players and teams with the best performance in distinct statistical categories during a single game. [35]

Batting

Adrian Beltre hit two home runs in a single inning on August 22, 2012, against Baltimore. Adrian Beltre 2011 (1).jpg
Adrián Beltré hit two home runs in a single inning on August 22, 2012, against Baltimore.
StatisticPlayerRecordDateOpponent
Most runs scored in a game (team)—30 [n 1] August 22, 2007 Baltimore Orioles
Most home runs in a game (team)—8*May 21, 2005 Houston Astros
Most home runs in a game (team)—8*June 30, 2005 Los Angeles Angels
Most home runs in a game Josh Hamilton 4 [n 2] May 8, 2012 Baltimore Orioles
Most home runs in an inning Carl Everett 2* [n 3] July 26, 2002 Oakland Athletics
Most home runs in an inning Adrián Beltré 2* [n 3] August 22, 2012 Baltimore Orioles
Most RBI in a game Iván Rodríguez 9April 13, 1999 Seattle Mariners
Most total bases in a game Josh Hamilton 18 [n 4] May 8, 2012 Baltimore Orioles
Most stolen bases in a game Scarborough Green 5September 28, 2000 Seattle Mariners

Pitching

Cliff Lee twice struck out 13 batters in 9-inning games in 2010. Cliff Lee 2010 WS.jpg
Cliff Lee twice struck out 13 batters in 9-inning games in 2010.
StatisticPlayerRecordDateOpponent
Most successive strikeouts Andrew Heaney 9August 10, 2023 Kansas City Royals
Most consecutive batters retired Kenny Rogers 27July 28, 1994 California Angels
Most strikeouts in an inning Bobby Witt 4* [n 3] August 2, 1987 Baltimore Orioles
Most strikeouts in an inning Charlie Hough 4* [n 3] July 4, 1988 New York Yankees
Most strikeouts in a 9-inning game (RHP) Nolan Ryan 16*April 26, 1990 Chicago White Sox
Most strikeouts in a 9-inning game (RHP) Nolan Ryan 16*May 1, 1991 Toronto Blue Jays
Most strikeouts in a 9-inning game (LHP) Jamie Moyer 13*April 8, 1989 Toronto Blue Jays
Most strikeouts in a 9-inning game (LHP) Cliff Lee 13*July 26, 2010 Oakland Athletics
Most strikeouts in a 9-inning game (LHP) Cliff Lee 13*October 18, 2010 New York Yankees
Most strikeouts in a 9-inning game (LHP) Mike Minor 13*April 27, 2019 Seattle Mariners
Most strikeouts in an extra-inning game Tom Cheney 21 (16 inn)† [n 5] September 12, 1962 Baltimore Orioles

Rare feats

Hitting for the cycle

Jim King became the first player in franchise history to hit for the cycle when he did so on May 26, 1964, for the Washington Senators. Jim King 1961.jpg
Jim King became the first player in franchise history to hit for the cycle when he did so on May 26, 1964, for the Washington Senators.

Eleven Rangers have hit for the cycle in franchise history. [37] [38]

PlayerDateOpponent
Jim King May 26, 1964† Boston Red Sox
Oddibe McDowell July 23, 1985 Cleveland Indians
Mark Teixeira August 17, 2004 Cleveland Indians
Gary Matthews Jr. September 13, 2006 Detroit Tigers
Ian Kinsler April 15, 2009 Baltimore Orioles
Bengie Molina July 16, 2010 Boston Red Sox
Adrián Beltré August 24, 2012 Minnesota Twins
Alex Ríos September 23, 2013 Houston Astros
Shin-Soo Choo July 21, 2015 Colorado Rockies
Adrián Beltré August 3, 2015 Houston Astros
Carlos Gómez April 29, 2017 Los Angeles Angels

Triple plays

Third baseman Toby Harrah initiated the first Rangers triple play on August 8, 1977. TobyHarrahFlickr.jpg
Third baseman Toby Harrah initiated the first Rangers triple play on August 8, 1977.
Second baseman Ian Kinsler initiated a triple play on May 20, 2009. KinslerThrowing.jpg
Second baseman Ian Kinsler initiated a triple play on May 20, 2009.

The Rangers have turned six triple plays in their franchise history. [38]

DatePlayersOpponent
August 8, 1977 Toby Harrah
Bump Wills
Mike Hargrove 		Oakland Athletics
June 17, 1999 Mark McLemore
Royce Clayton
Lee Stevens 		New York Yankees
August 6, 2001 Alex Rodriguez
Randy Velarde 		Boston Red Sox
April 14, 2002 Kenny Rogers
Alex Rodriguez
Iván Rodríguez
Hank Blalock
Kenny Rogers
Michael Young 		Seattle Mariners
May 20, 2009 Ian Kinsler
Elvis Andrus 		Detroit Tigers
August 16, 2018 Jurickson Profar
Rougned Odor 		Los Angeles Angels

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Modern major league record and the all-time American League record
  2. ↑ Tied the major league record [36]
  3. 1 2 3 4 Tied the major league record
  4. ↑ American League record [36]
  5. ↑ Major league record

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