Baseball Players who Played for Royals 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 Kansas City Royals and the 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 on both the Royals and the 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 has previously been the most popular pick for this square (Grid 122)
Chapman Key Stats
- All-Star (Reds, Yankees)
- World Series Champ (Cubs)
Carlos Beltran
Carlos Beltran is a 9-time all-star who played an incredible 20 years in major league baseball. Over his 20-year career, he played for 7 different teams – 2 of which were the Royals and the Mets.
Beltran also played for the New York Yankees, St Louis Cardinals, Houston Astros, Texas Rangers and the San Francisco Giants – making him an extremely versatile Immaculate Grid answer.
Beltran Key Stats
- Rookie of the Year (Royals)
- All-Star (Astros, Mets, Cardinals, Yankees)
- Gold Glove (Mets)
- Silver Slugger (Mets)
- 40+ Home Run Season (Mets)
- 100+ RBI Season (Royals, Mets)
- 40+ Stolen Base Season (Royals)
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 Key Stats
- Rookie of the Year (Rangers)
- All-Star (Rangers)
- 40+ Save Season (Rangers)
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.
