Breaking down Ron Washington’s Texas Rangers lineup 2014

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

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