Baseball Players who Played for Marlins and Rangers
There is a good chance that if you’ve found this page then you’re playing the Immaculate Grid.
That also means that today’s grid has asked for players that have played for both the Miami Marlins and Texas Rangers.
And, it also means that you’re probably stuck on this particular box and you’re looking for a little help. Sound about right so far?
Well, good news, you’re in the right place.
I’ve done some research and have found a player who played for both the Marlins and the Rangers.
Ivan Rodriguez
Ivan Rodriguez, also known as “Pudge”, was a beast in baseball from 1991 to 2011. He played for 6 different teams over his career including the Rangers, Tigers, Nationals, Yankees, Astros and Marlins. Rodriguez was a key player in the Marlins’ 2003 World Series win.
He chalked up over 2,800 hits, and hit over 300 home runs in his career with a single-season best 35 home runs in 1999 – his MVP year. Rodriguez made the All-Star team 14 times and won an impressive 13 Gold Gloves for his standout defensive skills.
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2017, Pudge is often considered one of the best catchers the game has ever seen.
*Rodriguez has previously been the most popular pick for this square (Grid 122)
Rodriguez Key Stats
- Hall of Fame (Rangers, Tigers, Nationals, Yankees, Astros, Marlins)
- MVP (Rangers)
- All-Star (Rangers, Tigers)
- Gold Glove (Rangers, Tigers)
- Silver Slugger (Rangers, Tigers)
- World Series Champ (Marlins)
- 100+ RBI Season (Rangers)
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Todd Zeile
Todd Zeile had a long career in Major League Baseball, playing for 11 different teams over 16 years from 1989 to 2004. Primarily a third baseman, Zeile also displayed his versatility by playing first base and catcher.
He finished his career with a .265 batting average, racking up 2004 hits, 253 home runs, and 1110 RBIs. Zeile hit a home run in his first and last career at-bats, becoming the only player to do so in MLB history.
He appeared in the postseason six times throughout his career, reaching the World Series with the Mets in 2000.
Jeff Mathis
Jeff Mathis was a dependable catcher over the course of his 17-year career, from 2005 to 2021. He’s played for several teams, including the Angels, Marlins, Diamondbacks, Rangers, Braves and Blue Jays.
