The Texas Rangers have many challenges ahead of them. Though, they should at least have a well-equipped offense in 2018. Will it be an improved offense from last season?
Opening day is only two days away. All of the rumors, projections, opinions, and gut feelings will be tested by reality soon enough. However, since we have a couple of days, why not share one last preseason perspective before MLB takes off from the runway. Specifically, let’s compare this year’s projected Texas Rangers lineup to that of 2017’s.
2017 Opening Day Lineup
- Carlos Gomez
- Shin-Soo Choo
- Nomar Mazara
- Mike Napoli
- Rougned Odor
- Jonathan Lucroy
- Joey Gallo
- Elvis Andrus
- Jurickson Profar
Adrian Beltre was absent on opening day due to injury. For accuracy and common sense, he’ll be considered in the comparison between 2017 and 2018. Other than Beltre, all notable lineup pieces were present for the first game of the 2017 season.
2018 Projected Lineup
- Delino DeShields
- Joey Gallo
- Elvis Andrus
- Adrian Beltre
- Nomar Mazara
- Shin-Soo Choo
- Rougned Odor
- Jurickson Profar (platoon)
- Robinson Chirinos
Subtractions: Gomez, Napoli, Lucroy