The 2020 Texas Rangers: Where are they now?

2020 Texas Rangers Position Players

Jeff Mathis was the primary catcher for Texas in 2020.  Mathis was in his 2nd and final season for the Rangers.  In 24 games, Mathis hit for a .161 AVG, with three HR, nine RBI’s, and one SB.  Mathis was granted free agency after the 2020 season.  Mathis played AAA in the Atlanta organization last year, and was recalled for three games with the Braves.  At almost 39, Mathis is currently a free agent.

Ronald Guzman was the primary 1B for Texas in 2020.  In 26 games, Guzman hit for a .244 AVG, with four HR, nine RBI’s, and one SB.  Guzman played seven games for the Rangers in 2021.  Guzman was granted free agency after the 2021 season.

Rougned Odor was the starting 2B for Texas in 2020.  Odor was in his 7th season playing for the Rangers.  In 38 games, Odor hit for a .167 AVG, 10 HR, and 30 RBI’s.  Odor was traded to the New York Yankees in April 2021.  In November, the Yankees released Odor and he signed a free agent contract to play with Baltimore in 2022.

Elvis Andrus was the starting SS for the Rangers in 2020.  Andrus was in his 12th and final season playing with Texas.  Andrus played 29 games and hit for a .194 AVG, with three HR, seven RBI’s, and three SB.  Prior to the 2021 season, Andrus was traded to Oakland.  Andrus played his first season in Oakland in 2021 and will return to play for the A’s in 2022.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa was the starting 3B and Gold Glove Award winner for Texas in 2020. Kiner-Falefa was in his 3rd season in Texas.  In 58 games, Kiner-Falefa hit for a .280 AVG, with three HR, 10 RBI’s, and eight SB.  Kiner-Falefa is entering his 6th season with Texas in 2022.

Nick Solak was the starting LF for the Rangers in 2020.  Solak was in his 2nd season in Texas.  In 58 games, Solak hit for a .268 AVG, with two HR, 23 RBI’s, and seven SB.  Solak is entering his 5th season in Texas in 2022.

Leody Taveras was the starting CF with Texas in 2020.  Taveras was a rookie with the Rangers.  In 33 games, Taveras hit for a .227 AVG, with four HR, six RBI’s, and eight SB.  Taveras will be entering his 3rd season in Texas in 2022.

Joey Gallo was the starting RF and Gold Glove Award winner for Texas in 2020.  Gallo was playing in his 6th season with the Rangers.  In 57 games, Gallo hit for a .181 AVG, with 10 HR, 26 RBI’s, and two SB.  Gallo played part of the 2021 season in Texas before being traded to the New York Yankees before the trade deadline.

Willie Calhoun was the primary DH for Texas in 2020.  Calhoun was playing in his 4th season with the Rangers.  In 29 games, Calhoun hit for a .190 AVG, with one HR and 13 RBI’s.  In 2022, Calhoun will be entering his 6th season playing with Texas.