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This is the final edition of the Texas Rangers All-Time Team, voted by you the fans and readers. I decided to reveal the players named at shortstop, designated hitter and catcher last for a few reasons.
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You voted the same player for SS and DH. As for the player named All-Time catcher, he was the ONLY player to receive a unanimous vote. I thought it would be nice to honor these two players by giving them their own article, and as the saying goes “Save the Best for Last!”
In case you missed it, here is a recap on who already made the Texas Rangers All-Time Team roster:
STARTING PITCHERS:
- RHP Nolan Ryan (51-39, 3.43)
- RHP Yu Darvish (39-25, 3.27)
- LHP Kenny Rogers (133-96, 4.16)
BULLPEN:
- Relief Pitcher: RHP Neftali Feliz (9-7, 2.40)
- Closer: RHP John Wetteland (20-12, 2.95)
INFIELD:
- First Base: Rafael Palmeiro (.290/.378/.519)
- Second Base: Ian Kinsler (.273/.349/.454)
- Third Base: Adrian Beltre (.315/.364/.530)
OUTFIELD:
- Juan Gonzalez: (2.93/.342/.565); 2x All-Star as a Ranger (1993, 1998); 2x American League MVP (1996, 1998); 5x Silver Slugger AL OF (1992, 1992, 1996, 1997, 1998)
- Rusty Greer: (.305/.387/.478); June 15, 1997 American League Player of the Week
- Josh Hamilton: (.305/.363/.549); 5x All-Star (2008-2012); 3x Silver Slugger AL OF (2008, 2010, 2012); In 2010 – ALCS MVP, AL Batting Title, AL MVP, Major League Player of the Year
Next: Shortstop and Designated Hitter Reveal