Breaking down Ron Washington’s Texas Rangers lineup 2014
By David Cash

Shin-Soo Choo
Dec 27, 2013; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers outfielder Shin-Soo Choo talks to the media after being introduced at a press conference at Texas Rangers Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Looking at the projected lineup, having Choo lead off makes perfect sense. Choo has been at the front of the pack with his on-base percentage (4th last year with .4231 and 6th in 2010 with .400). He had a career batting line of .288/.389/.465/.854, which is what you expect out of your lead off hitter. It’s easy to see why the Rangers picked up Choo, he gets on base.
Shin-Soo Choo stats
Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | OPS+ |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2011 | 85 | 313 | 37 | 81 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 36 | 12 | 36 | 78 | .259 | .344 | .390 | .733 | 107 |
2012 | 155 | 598 | 88 | 169 | 43 | 2 | 16 | 67 | 21 | 73 | 150 | .283 | .373 | .441 | .815 | 129 |
2013 | 154 | 569 | 107 | 162 | 34 | 2 | 21 | 54 | 20 | 112 | 133 | .285 | .423 | .462 | .885 | 143 |
9 Yrs | 853 | 3122 | 497 | 900 | 197 | 21 | 104 | 427 | 105 | 449 | 767 | .288 | .389 | .465 | .854 | 134 |
162 Game Avg. | 162 | 593 | 94 | 171 | 37 | 4 | 20 | 81 | 20 | 85 | 146 | .288 | .389 | .465 | .854 | 134 |