Texas Rangers 2011 Leading Players Josh Hamilton leftfielder – rated by many as the strongest hitter in the major leagues, he lined 32 home runs and drove in an even 100 RBI while batting a robust .359. For his excellent stats, clutch hitting and for helping the Rangers win the AL West Josh Hamilton was voted the 2010 American League Most Valuable Player MVP. Nelson Cruz rightfielder – the book on Nelson Cruz says he’s a rated defensive fielder, a solid batsman and a team player. In 2010 he belted 22 homers, had 78 RBI and batted .316. His first full ML season was with Rangers in ’06. Adrian Beltre third baseman – broke into the majors back in ’98, Andre Beltre signed with Texas as a free agent prior to 2011 opener. Last season he batted .321 lined 28 long balls and had 102 RBI. He’s a highly regarded fielding third baseman. General manager Jon Daniels said at the signing, “far and away the Number 1 free agent player on our board.” Waiting in the batter’s circle: Mitch Moreland first baseman – He says, “I’m eager to play regularly at firstbase.” As a rookie in ’10 Mitch Moreland lined 9 homers had 25 RBI, batted .255 in 145 at bats spanning 47 games. Most important he compiled a very solid .364 on base percentage – 25 BB and 36 K. Mitch is the son of former major leaguer Keith. Texas Rangers 2011 Opening Day Roster with Uniform Numbers Outfielders - #20 Julio Borbon … #17 Nelson Cruz … #32 Josh Hamilton … #7 David Murphy … #23 Craig Gentry Infielders - #1 Elvis Andrus … #29 Adrian Beltre … #3 Andres Blanco … #5 Ian Kinsler … #18 Mitch Moreland Catchers - #25 Mike Napoli … #2 Taylor Teagarden … #8 Yorvit Torrealba Designated Hitter - #10 Michael Young Pitchers - #47 Dave Bush … #30 Neftali Feliz … #54 Matt Harrison … #45 Derek Holland … #48 Colby Lewis … #57 Mark Lowe … #56 Darren O’Day … #41 Alexi Ogando … #28 Darren Oliver … #53 Arthur Rhodes … #46 Pedro Strop … #55 Mason Tobin #36 C.J. Wilson … Disabled List - #51 Omar Letre p … #39 Scott Feldman p … #35 Tommy Hunter p … #33 Brandon Webb p … Others #60 Fabio Castillo p … #62 Wilmer Font p … #37 Eric Hurley p … #44 Mike Kirkman p … #67 Zachary Phillips p … #19 Chris Davis if … #43 Engel Beltre of Texas Rangers baseball history Baseball Historian |
