6 Baseball Players who Played for Rangers and Blue Jays
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 Texas Rangers and Toronto Blue Jays.
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 on both the Rangers and Blue Jays.
Ruben Sierra
Ruben Sierra, a switch-hitting outfielder and designated hitter, played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 2006, most notably for the Texas Rangers. Over his two-decade career, Sierra racked up over 2100 hits, 306 home runs, and a batting average of .268.
He made four All-Star teams (Rangers, A’s), won the Silver Slugger Award in 1989 (A’s), and finished second in the AL MVP voting that same year. A key highlight was his 1991 season with the Rangers, where he posted 25 homers and a career-high 116 RBIs.
Todd Stottlemyre
Todd Stottlemyre was a ’90s-era pitcher who is probably remembered by most as a Blue Jay but also pitched for the Diamondbacks, Cardinals, A’s and Rangers.
Stottlemyre is arguably one of the best pitchers to never make an All-Star game. He accumulated 130 wins and over 1,500 strikeouts, but never received an all-star nod.
However, he was a key component of the Blue Jays’ back-to-back World Series championships in 1992 and 1993.
Otis Nixon
Otis Nixon was a speedy outfielder whose career went from 1983 to 1999. Over those 17 seasons, Nixon played for 9 different teams – Braves, Indians (now Guardians), Montreal Expos, Blue Jays, Twins, Red Sox, Rangers, Dodgers and Yankees.
Nixon wasn’t a big hitter, but he was a whiz on the basepaths, stealing over 620 bases during his career and maintaining a respectable .270 batting average. He’s best remembered for his daring steals and spectacular catches, including an unforgettable game-saving grab in 1992 while with the Braves (video above).
Marcus Semien
Marcus Semien has excelled in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a versatile infielder. Originally drafted by the Chicago White Sox in 2011, he made his MLB debut with them in 2013.
He was traded to the Oakland Athletics before the 2015 season, where he honed his skills as a top-tier shortstop. His 2019 season with the Athletics stands out, as he finished third in the American League (AL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) voting. That year, he hit 33 home runs, racked up 92 RBIs, and scored over 120 runs.
Semien earned his first All-Star nod in 2021 with the Blue Jays, hitting .265 with 45 home runs and 102 RBI. Beyond his impressive statistics, Semien’s defensive skills and leadership qualities have been vital for his teams.
Semien Key Stats
- All-Star (Blue Jays, Rangers)
- Golden Glove (Blue Jays)
- Silver Slugger (Blue Jays)
- 40+ Home Run Season (Blue Jays)
- 100+ RBI Season (Blue Jays)
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.
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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.
