The 25 Best Texas Rangers Players of All Time

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

1. 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. 2
   Charlie Hough

   Knuckleball pitcher (1980-1990) and the franchise's winningest pitcher of the 1980s.
   833pts
3. 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. 4
   Nathan Eovaldi

   Pitcher (2023-present), a workhorse postseason starter for the 2023 World Series championship team.
   700pts
5. 5
   Juan Gonzalez

   Right fielder (1989-1999, 2002), a two-time AL MVP (1996, 1998) and premier power hitter.
   642pts
6. 6
   Josh Hamilton

   Center fielder (2008-2012, 2015), 2010 AL MVP who led Texas to its first two World Series appearances.
   642pts
7. 7
   Buddy Bell

   Third baseman (1979-1985), a six-time Gold Glove winner and defensive standout.
   577pts
8. 8
   Marcus Semien

   Second baseman (2022-present), an iron-man All-Star and key contributor to the 2023 World Series title.
   500pts
9. 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. 10
    Nelson Cruz

    Outfielder (2006-2013), 2011 ALCS MVP and a middle-of-the-order power bat.
    500pts
11. 11
    Toby Harrah

    Shortstop and third baseman (1969-1978), a four-time All-Star from the Senators-to-Rangers transition era.
    409pts
12. 12
    Yu Darvish

    Pitcher (2012-2017), a dominant strikeout ace and multiple-time All-Star.
    409pts
13. 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. 14
    Elvis Andrus

    Shortstop (2009-2018), a steady defensive anchor during the franchise's back-to-back pennant runs.
    409pts
15. 15
    Ruben Sierra

    Outfielder across several stints (1986-2003) and a four-time All-Star known for his powerful arm and bat.
    409pts
16. 16
    Ian Kinsler

    Second baseman (2006-2013), a four-time All-Star with multiple 30-homer, 30-steal seasons.
    409pts
17. 17
    Corey Seager

    Shortstop (2022-present), 2023 World Series MVP and cornerstone of the franchise's first championship.
    300pts
18. 18
    Kevin Brown

    Pitcher (1986-1994) who led the American League in ERA in 1992 and anchored the Rangers rotation.
    300pts
19. 19
    Jeff Burroughs

    Outfielder (1970-1976) who won the 1974 AL MVP award as a young Rangers slugger.
    300pts
20. 20
    Mark Teixeira

    First baseman (2003-2007), a Gold Glove and Silver Slugger winner before his trade to Atlanta.
    300pts
21. 21
    Rafael Palmeiro

    First baseman (1989-1993, 1999-2003) and member of the 500 home run club.
    300pts
22. 22
    Fergie Jenkins

    Pitcher (1974-1975, 1978-1981) who won 25 games in 1974 and is a Baseball Hall of Famer.
    300pts
23. 23
    Kenny Rogers

    Pitcher (1989-1995, 2004-2005) who threw a perfect game for Texas in 1994.
    300pts
24. 24
    Alex Rodriguez

    Shortstop (2001-2003) who led MLB in home runs all three seasons and won the 2003 AL MVP.
    0pts
25. 25
    Adolis Garcia

    Right fielder (2020-present), 2023 ALCS MVP and postseason hero of the World Series championship run.
    0pts

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