7 Baseball Players who Played for Rangers and Red Sox
There is a good chance that if you’ve found this page, 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 Boston Red Sox.
And, it also means that you’re probably stuck on this particular box and you’re looking for a bit of 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 Red Sox.
Adrian Beltre
Adrian Beltre, a standout third baseman, played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2018, spending the majority of his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Seattle Mariners, and Texas Rangers.
Known for his exceptional fielding and power at the plate, Beltre earned 5 Gold Glove Awards and hit 30 or more home runs in 5 seasons. He was named an All-Star 4 times and won 2 Platinum Glove Awards.
Beltre finished his career with impressive offensive numbers, hitting .286 with 3166 hits, 477 home runs, and 1707 RBIs. He reached the milestone of 3000 hits in 2017, solidifying his status as one of the game’s all-time greats.
Beltre Key Stats
- All-Star (Red Sox, Rangers)
- Gold Glove (Mariners, Rangers)
- Silver Slugger (Dodgers, Red Sox, Rangers)
- 40+ Home Run Season (Dodgers)
- 100+ RBI Season (Dodgers, Red Sox, Rangers)
- 3000+ Career Hits (Dodgers, Mariners, Red Sox, Rangers)
- 200+ Hit Season (Dodgers)
Corey Kluber
Corey Kluber was drafted in the 4th round of the 2007 MLB Draft by the San Diego Padres and later made his MLB debut with the Cleveland Indians in 2011. Kluber was one of the most dominant pitchers in the league for a span of about five years.
He won the Cy Young Award twice, first in 2014 and then again in 2017, both times with the Indians. Kluber has been named to three All-Star teams and has thrown a no-hitter, which came in 2021 as a member of the New York Yankees.
Kluber played his first 9 seasons in Cleveland but has bounced around more recently in his career with stops at the Rays, Red Sox, Rangers and Yankees.
Kluber Key Stats
- Cy Young (Indians)
- All-Star (Indians)
- 20+ Win Season (Indians)
- 200+ Strikeout Season (Indians)
Jamie Moyer
Jamie Moyer was a steady pitcher in baseball for an impressive stretch from 1986 to 2012. He made a name for himself with teams like the Mariners and Phillies, but also had stops with the Cubs, Orioles, Rangers, Rockies, Cardinals and Red Sox.
Over his career, he snagged over 260 wins, proving that you don’t need a blazing fastball to get the job done. Moyer was an All-Star once and was also a big part of the Phillies’ World Series win in 2008.
What’s really cool about him is that he pitched in the majors until he was 49, which is just amazing.
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.
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).
Vicente Padilla
Vicente Padilla, who played from 1999 to 2012, spent his career with several teams, including the Phillies, Rangers, Dodgers, Diamondbacks and Red Sox.
Known for his slider and unpredictable temperament, Padilla amassed over 100 wins and 1,000 strikeouts over his career. He had several strong seasons, particularly in 2002 when he won 14 games with the Phillies and earned his only All-Star appearance.
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.
