The 25 Best Texas Rangers Players of All Time

By YPB TeamSep 13

From Hall of Fame sluggers to 2023 championship heroes, this roster stretches across every era of franchise history. Which will win?

1
Nolan Ryan
Pitcher (1989-1993) who threw a record two no-hitters for Texas and is the franchise's most iconic ace.
1000pts
2
Charlie Hough
Knuckleball pitcher (1980-1990) and the franchise's winningest pitcher of the 1980s.
833pts
3
Adrian Beltre
Third baseman (2011-2018) who reached 3,000 hits as a Ranger and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2024.
785pts
4
Nathan Eovaldi
Pitcher (2023-present), a workhorse postseason starter for the 2023 World Series championship team.
700pts
5
Juan Gonzalez
Right fielder (1989-1999, 2002), a two-time AL MVP (1996, 1998) and premier power hitter.
642pts
6
Josh Hamilton
Center fielder (2008-2012, 2015), 2010 AL MVP who led Texas to its first two World Series appearances.
642pts
7
Buddy Bell
Third baseman (1979-1985), a six-time Gold Glove winner and defensive standout.
577pts
8
Marcus Semien
Second baseman (2022-present), an iron-man All-Star and key contributor to the 2023 World Series title.
500pts
9
Frank Howard
First baseman and outfielder (1965-1971), the Washington Senators slugger nicknamed "Hondo" who twice led the AL in home runs.
500pts
10
Nelson Cruz
Outfielder (2006-2013), 2011 ALCS MVP and a middle-of-the-order power bat.
500pts
11
Toby Harrah
Shortstop and third baseman (1969-1978), a four-time All-Star from the Senators-to-Rangers transition era.
409pts
12
Yu Darvish
Pitcher (2012-2017), a dominant strikeout ace and multiple-time All-Star.
409pts
13
Michael Young
Infielder (2000-2013) and the franchise's all-time leader in hits and games played, a 7-time All-Star.
409pts
14
Elvis Andrus
Shortstop (2009-2018), a steady defensive anchor during the franchise's back-to-back pennant runs.
409pts
15
Ruben Sierra
Outfielder across several stints (1986-2003) and a four-time All-Star known for his powerful arm and bat.
409pts
16
Ian Kinsler
Second baseman (2006-2013), a four-time All-Star with multiple 30-homer, 30-steal seasons.
409pts
17
Corey Seager
Shortstop (2022-present), 2023 World Series MVP and cornerstone of the franchise's first championship.
300pts
18
Kevin Brown
Pitcher (1986-1994) who led the American League in ERA in 1992 and anchored the Rangers rotation.
300pts
19
Jeff Burroughs
Outfielder (1970-1976) who won the 1974 AL MVP award as a young Rangers slugger.
300pts
20
Mark Teixeira
First baseman (2003-2007), a Gold Glove and Silver Slugger winner before his trade to Atlanta.
300pts
21
Rafael Palmeiro
First baseman (1989-1993, 1999-2003) and member of the 500 home run club.
300pts
22
Fergie Jenkins
Pitcher (1974-1975, 1978-1981) who won 25 games in 1974 and is a Baseball Hall of Famer.
300pts
23
Kenny Rogers
Pitcher (1989-1995, 2004-2005) who threw a perfect game for Texas in 1994.
300pts
24
Alex Rodriguez
Shortstop (2001-2003) who led MLB in home runs all three seasons and won the 2003 AL MVP.
0pts
25
Adolis Garcia
Right fielder (2020-present), 2023 ALCS MVP and postseason hero of the World Series championship run.
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