Baseball Players who Played for Pirates 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 Pittsburgh Pirates 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 players who played for both the Pirates and Rangers.
Neftali Perez
Neftali Feliz made his MLB debut with the Texas Rangers in 2009 and quickly made an impact, earning the American League Rookie of the Year award in 2010. As the team’s closer that year, he saved 40 games, a record for a rookie at the time, and posted an impressive 2.73 ERA.
Feliz was instrumental in the Rangers’ run to the World Series in 2010 and 2011, even earning an All-Star selection in 2010. However, injuries later hampered his career. After undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2012, he struggled to regain his earlier form.
Feliz had stints with several other MLB teams including the Detroit Tigers, Pittsburgh Pirates, Milwaukee Brewers, Kansas City Royals, and Philadelphia Phillies.
*Perez was previously the most popular pick for this square (Grid 117)
Perez Key Stats
- Rookie of the Year (Rangers)
- All-Star (Rangers)
- 40+ Save Season (Rangers)
Al Oliver
Al Oliver, an outstanding outfielder and first baseman, was a dominant force in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1985. He played for several teams but is best remembered for his time with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Oliver collected more than 2700 hits in his career, with a remarkable .303 lifetime batting average. He was a seven-time All-Star (Pirates, Rangers, Expos), won three Silver Slugger awards (Rangers, Expos), and helped the Pirates capture the World Series title in 1971.
Despite his impressive stats, Oliver is often overlooked in discussions of the greatest hitters of his era, but his consistent excellence at the plate secured his legacy in the sport.
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Gary Matthews jr
Gary Matthews Jr., the son of former Major League player Gary Matthews, was an outfielder with a career spanning from 1999 to 2010. Known for his agility and speed, he played for seven teams during his career including the Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Angels.
A standout year for Matthews Jr. was 2006 with the Rangers, where he hit .313 with 19 home runs, 79 RBIs, and 102 runs, leading to his only All-Star selection. His career totals include a .257 batting average, 108 home runs, and 484 RBIs.
Matthews Jr. is perhaps best remembered for an incredible over-the-wall catch in 2006 while with the Rangers, a highlight that still plays in baseball reels today.
Matt Stairs
Matt Stairs had a lengthy Major League career that spanned from 1992 to 2011, during which he played for 12 different teams, essentially making him an Immaculate Grid Hall-of-Famer.
Known for his power-hitting abilities, primarily as a pinch-hitter, he hit 265 home runs over his career and holds the record for the most pinch-hit home runs in MLB history with 23. Stairs had a career batting average of .262 with an OPS of .832, and recorded 899 RBIs.
Notably, in the 2008 postseason with the Philadelphia Phillies, he hit one of the most famous home runs in Phillies history, helping the team move onto the World Series that year.
