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Texas Rangers’ Willie Calhoun looks strong in recent social media post

By Tyler Henderson

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 08: Willie Calhoun #5 of the Texas Rangers bats against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 8, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 08: Willie Calhoun #5 of the Texas Rangers bats against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 8, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) /
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After a series of unfortunate events in 2020, Texas Rangers DH Willie Calhoun looks strong and healthy in a recent Twitter post.

Let’s be honest, 2020 was bad for a lot of people, but Willie Calhoun arguably had the worst luck of anyone in the baseball world.

Beginning with a Julio Urias heater to the jaw in spring training, a pandemic-shortened season and to top it off, a pulled hamstring early in his return to the field.

If there was anyone who needed 2020 to come to a close, it was Willie Calhoun.

The Texas Rangers’ designated hitter took to social media on Tuesday and posted this video of himself in the batting cages.

https://twitter.com/Rangers/status/1359298536777654272?s=20

Willie Calhoun looks jacked and Texas Rangers fans should be excited!

From the naked eye it looks like a normal swing, but to me, I see a healthy and strong player ready to get back to work.

From my perspective, this is the most balanced and powerful swing that I’ve seen from Calhoun.

Yes, it’s not against a big league pitcher, but it’s a good start.

Listen to the way the ball jumps off his bat. It’s a beautiful sound.

If Calhoun comes into camp healthy, he has the designated hitter job to lose.

If Willie Calhoun needed more motivation to play well, there is always recently-acquired Khris Davis who is looking for his share of the at-bats.

The Texas Rangers are set to have plenty of competitions this spring, including at designated hitter.

Baseball Reference projects Calhoun to hit .242/.304/.420/.724 with 15 home runs and 49 RBIs.

They have Davis projected to hit .224/.305/.429/.733 adding 19 homers and 57 RBIs.

If these projections are anywhere near their actual production, the Texas Rangers could have a very interesting platoon at DH this season.

Although Willie Calhoun looks to be making his case early to keep his position, Davis’ motivation and change of scenery will make this a very competitive spring.

dark. Next. Khris Davis wants to win Rangers fans over

It will be interesting to see how this battle plays out. Anything can happen between now and April 1st, after all.

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