Texas Rangers: Constructing the franchise’s all-time playoff team

Texas Rangers top playoff performers: Infield

Third Base: Adrian Beltre 2011

Are you noticing a trend here? The 2011 Rangers were really good, and Beltre was no different. Along with his stellar defense at the hot corner, he turned in an average of .264 with five home runs and nine RBI. He was also good for five doubles in the post season that year.

Shortstop: Elvis Andrus 2010

Given how long he’s been a fixture for Texas at shortstop, its no surprise to see Andrus name on this list. In 2010 he hit .294 with three doubles, driving in four runs and had a .338 OBP in the process. The young speedster also had eight stolen bases and was only once caught stealing.

Second Base: Ian Kinsler 2011

Kinsler may be one of the most underrated Rangers of all time, but he was as reliable as ever in the Rangers second straight trip to the Fall Classic. Hitting .308 with a home run and 11 runs driven in, he also walked 15 times.

First Base: Mitch Moreland 2010

Similar to Andrus, Moreland was a fixture at first base for most of the Rangers post season appearances. As a rookie in 2010 he put up a .348 average and hit a home run while driving in 7 runs in his first trip to the playoffs.

Catcher: Mike Napoli 2011

Who can forget the chants of NAPOLI! NAPOLI! NAPOLI! Mike Napoli was a stud behind the plate for Texas in the 2011 postseason. Mashing three home runs while driving in 15 and hitting .328, he even had a stolen base!