Rafael Palmeiro Corrales is a Cuban-American former Major League Baseball first baseman and left fielder. Palmeiro was an All-American at Mississippi State University before being drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 1985. He played for the Cubs (1986–1988),Texas Rangers,and the Baltimore Orioles.
Iván Rodríguez Torres,nicknamed "Pudge" and "I-Rod",is a Puerto Rican former Major League Baseball catcher. A member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum,Rodríguez is widely regarded as one of the greatest catchers in MLB history. He played for the Texas Rangers,Florida Marlins,Detroit Tigers,New York Yankees,Houston Astros and Washington Nationals.
Andrés JoséPadovani Galarraga is a Venezuelan former professional baseball first baseman,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Montreal Expos,St. Louis Cardinals (1992),Colorado Rockies (1993–1997),Atlanta Braves (1998–2000),Texas Rangers (2001),San Francisco Giants and Anaheim Angels (2004). He batted and threw right-handed. During his playing days,Galarraga stood 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall,weighing 235 pounds (107 kg).
Daniel Joseph "Rusty" Staub was an American professional baseball player and television color commentator. He played in Major League Baseball for 23 seasons as a right fielder,designated hitter,and first baseman. A six-time All-Star known for his hitting prowess,Staub produced 2,716 hits over his playing career,just 284 hits shy of the 3,000 hit plateau. He was an original member of the Montreal Expos and the team's first star,“le Grand Orange’”. Although he played just 518 of his 2,951 games as an Expo,his enduring popularity led them to retire his number in 1993,while the Mets inducted him into their team Hall of Fame in 1986.
James Patrick Edmonds is an American former professional baseball center fielder and a broadcaster for Bally Sports Midwest. He played for the California/Anaheim Angels,St. Louis Cardinals,San Diego Padres,Chicago Cubs,Milwaukee Brewers,and Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1993 to 2010.
Roy Frederick Smalley III is a former professional baseball shortstop who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1975 through 1987 for the Texas Rangers (1975–76),Minnesota Twins,New York Yankees (1982–84),and Chicago White Sox (1984). Smalley was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed. His father,Roy Jr.,was also an MLB league shortstop,and his uncle,Gene Mauch,was a long-time MLB manager and infielder.
Joshua Holt Hamilton is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder from 2007 to 2015,most prominently as a member of the Texas Rangers teams that won consecutive American League pennants in 2010 and 2011. A five-time All-Star,Hamilton won three Silver Slugger Awards and was named the American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 2010. He also won an AL batting championship along with an AL RBI title. During his major league tenure,he also played for the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Ryan Andrew Ludwick is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers,Cleveland Indians,St. Louis Cardinals,San Diego Padres,Pittsburgh Pirates,and Cincinnati Reds. His brother Eric also played four MLB seasons as a pitcher.
Roy Lee Howell is an American former professional baseball third baseman,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1974–1984 for the Texas Rangers,Toronto Blue Jays,and Milwaukee Brewers.
The Texas Rangers2001 season involved the Rangers finishing 4th in the American League West with a record of 73 wins and 89 losses. Despite the team's batting leading the league in home runs and finishing second in on-base percentage and OPS,the team's pitching was historically poor;the team combined for an ERA of 5.71,and led the league in hits allowed,earned runs surrendered,and total runs surrendered. Their 913 earned runs allowed would also be a franchise-worst,and out of all pitchers that recorded at least 75 innings,none had an ERA below 4.45.
The Texas Rangers1993 season involved the Rangers finishing 2nd in the American League West with a record of 86 wins and 76 losses. Before the 1993 season,Nolan Ryan announced his retirement,effective at the end of that season. It would also be the team's final year at Arlington Stadium before moving to The Ballpark in Arlington.
The Texas Rangers1990 season involved the Rangers finishing 3rd in the American League west with a record of 83 wins and 79 losses.
Austin Jarriel Jackson is an American former professional baseball center fielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers,Seattle Mariners,Chicago Cubs,Chicago White Sox,Cleveland Indians,San Francisco Giants and New York Mets. Prior to playing professionally,he attended Billy Ryan High School.
Kenneth Raymond Suarez was an American professional baseball player. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Athletics,Cleveland Indians,and Texas Rangers from 1966 to 1973.
Kole Alan Calhoun is an American professional baseball right fielder for the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Los Angeles Angels,Arizona Diamondbacks and Texas Rangers. Calhoun played college baseball at Yavapai College and Arizona State University. He was drafted by the Angels in the eighth round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft and made his MLB debut in 2012. He won a Gold Glove Award in 2015.
Joseph Nicholas Gallo is an American professional baseball outfielder and first baseman for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Texas Rangers,New York Yankees,and Los Angeles Dodgers.
Willie Shawn Lamont Calhoun is an American professional baseball left fielder who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers,San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees.
Cody Ryan Thomas is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Oakland Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was a multi-sport athlete in college,playing both college baseball and college football at the University of Oklahoma.
Jose Ramón Trevino is an American professional baseball catcher for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played in MLB for the Texas Rangers.
Robert Andrew Witt Jr. is an American professional baseball shortstop and third baseman for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was selected second overall by the Royals in the 2019 MLB draft and made his MLB debut in 2022.
