Baseball Players who Played for Rangers and Reds
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 Cincinnati Reds.
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 Reds.
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.
Josh Hamilton
Josh Hamilton, a standout outfielder, played in the Major Leagues from 2007 to 2015, primarily with the Texas Rangers.
Known for his power, he amassed 200 home runs and 701 RBIs, with a career batting average of .290. His stellar performance in the 2010 season, hitting .359 with 32 home runs and 100 RBIs, earned him the American League MVP title (Rangers). He was a 5-time All-Star, and he won three Silver Slugger Awards.
Fun Fact: In the 2008 Home Run Derby, he hit a record 28 home runs in the first round.
*Hamilton was previously the most popular pick for this square (Grid 117)
Hamilton Key Stats
- MVP (Rangers)
- All-Star (Rangers)
- Silver Slugger (Rangers)
- 40+ Home Run Season (Rangers)
- 100+ RBI Season (Rangers)
Aroldis Chapman
Aroldis Chapman, nicknamed “The Cuban Missile,” is a pitcher known for his blazing fastball, which has been clocked as high as 105 miles per hour. Chapman made his debut with Cincinnati and was an integral part of the Reds’ bullpen, earning multiple All-Star selections during his tenure with the team.
In late 2015, he was traded to the New York Yankees, but his time in New York was initially short-lived. In mid-2016, Chapman was traded to the Chicago Cubs, where he played a key role in helping the Cubs win the World Series, their first in over 100 years.
After that season, Chapman went back to the Yankees where he continued to have major success, including three additional All-Star selections.
Chapman Key Stats
- All-Star (Reds, Yankees)
- World Series Champ (Cubs)
Royce Clayton
Royce Clayton, an infielder primarily known for his time at shortstop, had a 17-year career in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 2007. Starting with the San Francisco Giants, Clayton played for a total of 11 teams including the St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers, and Chicago White Sox.
Clayton earned his lone All-Star appearance with the Cardinals in 1997. However, Clayton’s best offensive year arguably came in 1999 with the Texas Rangers when he hit .288 with 14 home runs and 75 RBIs.
His career ended with over 1900 hits, 110 home runs, 723 RBIs, and a .258 batting average.
