Texas Rangers: Top MLB debuts of the last decade

ANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 03: Nomar Mazara #30 is congratulated by Jurickson Profar #19 of the Texas Rangers after hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning of the game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium on June 3, 2018 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images) /

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Nomar Mazara makes his Texas Rangers' debut.

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Nomar Mazara’s Texas Rangers debut: April 10, 2016

Nomar Mazara wasted no time in his big league debut, collecting a hit in each of his first three plate appearances.

His third at-bat in that contest was the most special, as he blasted a solo home run off of former LA Angels’ ace Jered Weaver to deep right-center field.

Though his offensive success wasn’t enough to make the difference in the contest’s outcome (the Rangers lost 3-1 that day), Mazara looked incredibly comfortable in his debut,

That demeanor was a constant throughout his time in Texas, earning him the nickname “The Big Chill” as a result.

Mazara was never quite able to put it all together and live up to his potential as a Ranger, leading the team to trade him to the Chicago White Sox last December.

The change of scenery didn’t end up helping much either, as Mazara was one of many players non-tendered this off season.

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