Texas Rangers 2017 Positional Breakdown: Right Field

2 of 4

Aug 9, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Texas Rangers right fielder Shin-Soo Choo (17) jogs to first on a walk in the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. The Rangers defeated the Rockies 7-5. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

Shin-Soo Choo

The Rangers signed Choo to a seven-year $130 million deal prior to the 2014 season. After trading away Ian Kinsler, the hope was that Choo would get on base at the top of the order and fill in a hole in the outfield.

Battling injuries in 2014, Choo had the worst season of his career. His .242/.340/.374 slash was the lowest of his career as was his 101 wRC+.

Choo bounced back in a big way in 2015. Playing 149 games, Choo posted a 3.6 WAR and was the Rangers second-half MVP. After starting the season slow, hitting .096 in April, Choo posted a second-half average of .343 and an OPS of 1.016.

Unfortunately, Choo was struck by the injury bug once again in 2016. He had four different stints on the disabled list battling a strained calf, a strained hamstring, lower back inflammation and a fractured forearm.

In his 48 games Choo hit seven home runs, walked in 11.9 percent of his plate appearances, and posted a OBP of .357. With the lead off spot being a revolving door last season, the Rangers need Choo to stay healthy in 2017.

Home/Texas Rangers News