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Top 5 Hitting Seasons in Texas Rangers Franchise History

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7 Jun 1998: Juan Gonzalez #19 of the Texas Rangers in action during an interleague game against the San Diego Padres at The Ball Park in Arlington, Texas. The Padres defeated the Rangers 17-8.
7 Jun 1998: Juan Gonzalez #19 of the Texas Rangers in action during an interleague game against the San Diego Padres at The Ball Park in Arlington, Texas. The Padres defeated the Rangers 17-8.
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Jul 7, 1998; Denver, CO, USA; FILE PHOTO; (From left to right) American League outfielder Juan Gonzalez (19) of the Texas Rangers, third baseman Cal Ripken Jr. (8) of the Baltimore Orioles, catcher Ivan Rodriguez (7) of the Texas Rangers and second baseman Roberto Alomar (12) of the Baltimore Orioles on the field during the 1998 MLB All-Star Game at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: V.J. Lovero-USA TODAY NETWORK
Jul 7, 1998; Denver, CO, USA; FILE PHOTO; (From left to right) American League outfielder Juan Gonzalez (19) of the Texas Rangers, third baseman Cal Ripken Jr. (8) of the Baltimore Orioles, catcher Ivan Rodriguez (7) of the Texas Rangers and second baseman Roberto Alomar (12) of the Baltimore Orioles on the field during the 1998 MLB All-Star Game at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: V.J. Lovero-USA TODAY NETWORK

The five best hitting seasons in Texas Rangers history

2. 1993 Juan Gonzalez: 169 OPS+

Stats: 140 Games, 166 Hits, 46 Home Runs, 118 RBIs, .310 BA, .368 OBP, .632 SLG, 1.000 OPS, 169 OPS+

Juan Gonzalez was awarded six Silver Slugger awards and two MVP awards during his incredible playing career.

Steroids scandal aside, Gonzalez was feared and treated as one of the greats among the league during his tenure, and while he won his two MVP awards in later seasons, his 1993 season ranks as his best pure hitting season.

This season would’ve likely been an MVP season if not for the insane showings by John Olerud and Frank Thomas. However, Gonzalez’s 1993 season makes this list at number two.

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