5 Baseball Players who Played for Rangers and Braves
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 Atlanta Braves.
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 Rangers and the Braves.
Mark Teixeira
Mark Teixeira is renowned in Major League Baseball for his power-hitting and excellent defensive skills as a first baseman. He had an illustrious career from 2003 to 2016, playing for teams like the Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Angels, and New York Yankees.
Teixeira was an integral part of the Yankees’ 2009 World Series championship team. He achieved notable feats during his career, earning three All-Star selections and five Gold Glove Awards. Teixeira also led the American League in home runs and RBIs in 2009.
He hit over 30 home runs in nine different seasons, and his career totals include 409 home runs and a batting average of .268 which reflect his impactful presence in the batter’s box.
*Teixeira was previously the most popular pick for this square (Grid 111)
Teixeira Key Stats
- All-Star (Rangers, Yankees)
- Gold Glove (Rangers, Yankees)
- Silver Slugger (Rangers, Yankees)
- 40+ Home Run Season (Rangers, Yankees)
- 100+ RBI Season (Rangers, Yankees)
Bartolo Colon
Bartolo Colon, affectionately known as “Big Sexy”, was a fixture on the mound in baseball from 1997 until 2018. He played for a whole bunch of teams (11), which makes him an extremely versatile player for the Immaculate Grid.
Colon’s career stops included the Indians (now Guardians), Dodgers, Mets, Athletics, White Sox, Twins, Braves, Red Sox, Rangers, Montreal Expos and Yankees.
Colon was a 4-time All-Star and even bagged a Cy Young Award in 2005. He had over 240 wins and more than 2,500 strikeouts.
Colon Key Stats
- Cy Young (Angels)
- All-Star (Indians, Angels, Athletics, Mets)
- 20+ Win Season (Angels)
Julio Franco
Julio Franco had an exceptionally long and diverse career in Major League Baseball, playing from 1982 until 2007, with a three-year stint in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball in between. He played for eight different MLB teams, most notably the Cleveland Indians and Texas Rangers.
Franco was known for his high contact, low strikeout approach, leading to a lifetime .298 batting average and an impressive .365 on-base percentage. The three-time All-Star and five-time Silver Slugger award winner accumulated 2586 hits, 173 home runs, and 1194 RBIs.
His longevity was remarkable, continuing his career well into his late 40s. Franco’s final MLB season was in 2007 with the Atlanta Braves when he was 48.
Franco Key Stats
- All-Star (Rangers)
- Silver Slugger (Indians, Rangers, White Sox)
- 200+ Hit Season (Rangers)
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).
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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.
