Texas Rangers

Draft History
2024
Evan Carter - protection
27 - Emmet Sheehan
57 - Orion Kerkering
66 - Kyren Paris
86 - Hunter Goodman
97 - Owen White
123 - Cody Bradford

2023
Josh Jung - protection
11 - Nolan Gorman
41 - Michael Massey
68 - Yainer Diaz
76 - Brian Serven

2022
Adolis Garcia - protection
31 - Collin McHugh
59 - Dominic Leone
75 - Yadiel Hernandez

106 - Travis Jankowski

2021
Sam Huff - protection
22 - Clarke Schmidt
64 - Wil Crowe
74 - Jonah Heim
82 - Monte Harrison

2020
Nick Solak - protection
58 - Elisier Hernandez
88 - Jake Rogers
118 - Richie Martin

2019
Ronald Guzman - protection
11 - Seranthony Dominguez
41 - Adam Ottavino
71 - Peter O'Brien
101 - Adrian Sanchez

2018
Willie Calhoun - protection

1 - Francisco Mejia
4 - Walker Buehler
45 - Jose Osuna
74 - Drew Robinson

2017
Nomar Mazara - protection
2 - Josh Bell
10 - Tyler Anderson
40 - Matthew Bowman
48 - Ryan Buchter
70 - Omar Narvaes

2016
Joey Gallo - protection
72 - Mike Bolsinger
86 - Chris Herrmann
102 - Jake Elmore
146 - Jose Alvarez

2015

Rougned Odor - protection
22 - Shane Greene
49 - Luis Sardinas
52 - Yohan Flande
112 - Wei-Chung Wang

2014
Nick Tepesch - protection
7 - Christian Yelich
16 - Michael Choice
103 - Jean Machi
106 - Kevin Gregg
115 - Michael Kohn

2013
Jurickson Profar - protection
46 - Marwin Gonzalez
52 - Brian Dozier
77 - Brandon Snyder

2012
Leonys Martin - protection
10 - Josh Collmenter
43 - Lance Lynn
44 - Jack Hannahan
64 - Bryan LaHair
115 - Louis Coleman

2011
Colby Lewis - protection
3 - Freddie Freeman
10 - Mitch Moreland
81 - Jarrod Dyson
93 - Craig Gentry
127 - Cole Gillespie
130 - Jai Miller
136 - Thomas Diamond

2010
Elvis Andrus - protection
1 - Neftali Feliz
100 - Joe Thatcher

115 - Mike Morse
131 - Guillermo Moscoso
139 - Corey Sullivan

2009
Taylor Teagarden - protection
20 - Scott Feldman
44 - Kyle McLellan
50 - Ryan Tucker
77 - Eric Hurley

2008
Jarrod Saltalamacchia - protection
5 - Yovani Gallardo
65 - Ryan Rowland-Smith
95 - Chris Schroder
109 - Timo Perez
125 - Sandy Alomar Jr.

2007
Ian Kinsler - protection
49 - Michael Bourn
132 - James Hoey
146 - Francisco Rosario

2006
Josh Rupe - protection
14 - Ronny Cedeno
86 - Adam Stern

94 - Tony Giarratano
146 - Geronimo Gil

2005
Ryan Drese - protection
50 - David Newhan
65 - Bucky Jacobson
80 - Giovanni Carrara

93 - Jamie Burke

2004
Mark Teixeira - protection
13 - Jose Valverde

78 - Rafael Betancourt
82 - Mike Gallo

115 - Justin Duchscherer

2003
Hank Blalock - protection
8 - Joe Thurston
68 - Chone Figgins
92 - Jorge Sosa
98 - Ricky Stone
117 - Aaron Taylor
128 - Julius Matos

2002
Carlos Pena - protection
1 - Bud Smith
21 - Aaron Rowand
49 - Mike MacDougal
91 - Justin Duchscherer

2001
48 - Ryan Kohlmeier
59 - Julio Zuleta
67 - Mike Johnson
115 - Tom Prince

Texas Rangers Award winners

Most Valuable Player
2022 - Josh Bell
2020 - Christian Yelich
2019 - Christian Yelich
2012 - Matt Kemp
2009 - Mark Teixeira
2000 - Ivan Rodriguez

Cy Young Award winners
2022 - Max Scherzer
2000 - Kevin Brown

Fireman Refief Award
2022 - Edwin Diaz
2019 - Seranthony Dominguez

Rookie of the Year
2019 - Seranthony Dominguez

Silver Sluggers
2024 - Yainer Diaz - C
2024 - Christian Yelich - OF
2022 - Josh Bell - 1B
2022 - Javier Baez - SS
2022 - Omar Narvaez - C
2020 - Christian Yelich - OF
2020 - Josh Bell - 1B
2020 - Omar Narvaez - C
2019 - Christian Yelich - OF
2019 - Joey Gallo - CF
2017 - Christian Yelich - OF
2016 - Christian Yelich - OF
2014 - Ian Kinsler - 2B
2014 - Michael Cuddyer - OF
2013 - Matt Kemp - CF
2012 - Matt Kemp - CF
2010 - Ian Kinsler - 2B
2009 - Mark Teixeira - 1B
2009 - Ian Kinsler - 2B
2001 - Ivan Rodriguez - C

No Hitters
July 22nd 2017

Marcus Stroman
vs Detroit Tigers

August 18th 2022
Max Scherzer
vs Cincinnati Reds

Hit for the Cycle
2018
Rougned Odor vs Baltimore Orioles

2025 Texas Rangers by

Overview: This roster is decorated with remnants of a recent championship run, but a reboot now seems in order. The pitching staff got together, took a selfie and sent it to management this offseason. They captioned it: Buy Stock in Pepto Bismol! Though their offense should produce at an above average clip, the upcoming campaign in Arington promises to be an arduous one. It will be a challenge for this team to finish better than the basement/

Starting Pitching: Ryan Weathers is the lone standout here and registers also as the rotation’s youngest member. Alec Marsh adds a bit more youth in the 2 spot. After that it gets old and ugly. Patrick Corbin, Carlos Carasco, and Walker Buehler all had sub-par seasons and aren’t getting any younger. Cody Bradford could chip in some quality starts but it might make more sense to run him out of the pen. Given the ages/performances of the latter half, I can’t give this group much better than a Grade C-

Relief Pitching: The bullpen is in a bit better shape than the starters, but not much. If Bradford is in the pen, he helps form a reliable trio along with Orion Kerkering and Tim Herrin that should close most of the late leads the Rangers are lucky enough to enjoy. After that comes a less inspiring arrangement of arms that, if nothing else, will be promised plenty of work this season. Grade: C

Catchers: I find myself unsurprised that the Rangers once more posses one of the league’s elite backstops. Like the Reds middle defense, the Rangers could trademark this organizational trend. The spirit of Pudge Rodriguez lives on in the form of Yainer Diaz. Though he may lack Pudge’s defensive prowess, Diaz swings a mighty stick from behind the plate and won’t hurt you on defense. And he’s only 26, so settle in folks. Jake Rogers won’t see much action behind him, but at least he won’t be a defensive liability when his number is called. Grade: A

Infield: Unfortunately, the pitching staff won’t be able to rely much on defense for help. It is almost universally average (this includes the outfield too). Josh Bell stabilizes the lineup while providing the lone defensive bright spot at first. Michael Massey and Nolan Gorman appear to be splitting duties at second but shortstop is a problem. Javier Baez offers about 2/3 of a season at well below average offensive production. Management is clearly seeking a longer term solution and may address this need with an early draft pick. Josh Jung and Anthony Rendon will spend the season filling in when the other winds up hurt at third base. Because the offense is a tick above average, I grade this group at a C+

Outfield: Team speed will be a big strength for the Rangers in ’25 and the outfield is the primary source. With the exception of Yelich, this is a young and promising group led by Homers Leody Taveras and protection pick Wyatt Langford. Yelich’s presence, though limited, will help elevate the offense above average. There’s no telling how many bases this team might swipe should management decide to make a project of it this season, which they might well do in order to jazz up what promises to be a dull season. Grade: B

Conclusion: Management has been recently quoted saying that they are uninterested in acquiring players over the age of 27. This makes sense as one of the Rangers’ biggest deficiencies is youth. It does feel like the roster could use a bit of a turnover as the Rangers seek a third NBC title. This season, however, Texas will struggle to finish fourth ahead of the Mets.