2018 Texas Rangers

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Texas Rangers franchise archive · Available years: 1972–2025 · 54 seasons.

These historical season records are separate from simulated exhibitions. — means the season record is unavailable. Year ranges describe this archive's coverage; team names reflect each season's historical name.

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Nearby franchise seasons and available statistics
Season	Record (W–L)	Batting rows	Pitching rows
2020 Texas Rangers	22–38	23	25
2019 Texas Rangers	78–84	19	36
2018 Texas Rangers · Current season	67–95	20	32
2017 Texas Rangers	78–84	21	31
2016 Texas Rangers	95–67	23	31

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Roster and season statistics

Only players appear here. Staff are excluded from lineup choices. — means a statistic is unavailable. A roster player may have no batting or pitching row if they did not appear in those tables.

Player	Position group	No.	Stat rows	AB	H	HR	AVG	IP	ERA	Rating
Tony Barnette	Pitchers	43	pitching	—	—	—	—	26.33	2.39	Average (52) — 71 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 2.39 over 26.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Austin Bibens-Dirkx	Pitchers	56	pitching	—	—	—	—	45.00	6.20	Average (48) — 436 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 6.20 over 45.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Matt Bush	Pitchers	51	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.00	4.70	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.70 over 23.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Eddie Butler	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	32.00	6.47	Average (48) — 436 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 6.47 over 32.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jesse Chavez	Pitchers	53	pitching	—	—	—	—	56.33	3.51	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.51 over 56.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Alex Claudio	Pitchers	58	pitching	—	—	—	—	68.33	4.48	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.48 over 68.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Bartolo Colón	Pitchers	40	pitching	—	—	—	—	146.33	5.78	Average (47) — 472 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 5.78 over 146.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Zac Curtis	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.67	9.45	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jake Diekman	Pitchers	41	pitching	—	—	—	—	39.00	3.69	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.69 over 39.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Doug Fister	Pitchers	38	pitching	—	—	—	—	66.00	4.50	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.50 over 66.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Yovani Gallardo	Pitchers	49	pitching	—	—	—	—	92.00	5.77	Average (48) — 436 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 5.77 over 92.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Nick Gardewine	Pitchers	45	pitching	—	—	—	—	5.00	3.60	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Cory Gearrin	Pitchers	44	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.33	2.53	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 2.53 over 21.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Cole Hamels	Pitchers	35	pitching	—	—	—	—	114.33	4.72	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.72 over 114.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Drew Hutchison	Pitchers	48	pitching	—	—	—	—	21.33	8.86	Average (47) — 472 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 8.86 over 21.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Kevin Jepsen	Pitchers	32	pitching	—	—	—	—	16.67	5.94	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Ariel Jurado	Pitchers	57	pitching	—	—	—	—	54.67	5.93	Average (48) — 436 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 5.93 over 54.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Keone Kela	Pitchers	50	pitching	—	—	—	—	36.67	3.44	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.44 over 36.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
José Leclerc	Pitchers	62	pitching	—	—	—	—	57.67	1.56	Average (54) — 10 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 1.56 over 57.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Brandon Mann	Pitchers	44,52	pitching	—	—	—	—	8.33	5.40	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Chris Martin	Pitchers	31	pitching	—	—	—	—	41.67	4.54	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.54 over 41.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Yohander Méndez	Pitchers	65	pitching	—	—	—	—	27.67	5.53	Average (49) — 376 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 5.53 over 27.67 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Mike Minor	Pitchers	36	pitching	—	—	—	—	157.00	4.18	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.18 over 157.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Matt Moore	Pitchers	55	pitching	—	—	—	—	102.00	6.79	Average (46) — 492 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 6.79 over 102.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
C. D. Pelham	Pitchers	64	pitching	—	—	—	—	7.67	7.04	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Martín Pérez	Pitchers	33	pitching	—	—	—	—	85.33	6.22	Average (47) — 472 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 6.22 over 85.33 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ricardo Rodríguez	Pitchers	68	pitching	—	—	—	—	6.67	4.05	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Connor Sadzeck	Pitchers	59	pitching	—	—	—	—	9.33	0.96	Not enough data The available innings and earned-run average do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this pitcher; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Adrian Sampson	Pitchers	52	pitching	—	—	—	—	23.00	4.30	Average (50) — 265 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 4.30 over 23.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jeffrey Springs	Pitchers	54	pitching	—	—	—	—	32.00	3.38	Average (51) — 153 of 503 pitchers in the available 2018 rosters An earned-run average of 3.38 over 32.00 innings informs this pitching score. Lower earned-run averages indicate better run prevention. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Juan Centeno	Catchers	8	batting	37	6	1	.162	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Robinson Chirinos	Catchers	61	batting	360	80	18	.222	—	—	Average (48) — 327 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 360 at-bats and 18 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Carlos Pérez	Catchers	60	batting	49	7	1	.143	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Jose Trevino	Catchers	71	batting	8	2	0	.250	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Hanser Alberto	Infielders	2	batting	27	5	0	.185	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Elvis Andrus	Infielders	1	batting	395	101	6	.256	—	—	Average (51) — 223 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 395 at-bats and 6 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Adrián Beltré	Infielders	29	batting	433	118	15	.273	—	—	Average (55) — 94 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 433 at-bats and 15 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ronald Guzmán	Infielders	67	batting	387	91	16	.235	—	—	Average (50) — 268 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 387 at-bats and 16 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Isiah Kiner-Falefa	Infielders	9	batting	356	93	4	.261	—	—	Average (51) — 223 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 356 at-bats and 4 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Renato Núñez	Infielders	20	batting	36	6	1	.167	—	—	Not enough data The available at-bats and hits do not support a reliable comparison. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Rougned Odor	Infielders	12	batting	474	120	18	.253	—	—	Average (52) — 189 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 474 at-bats and 18 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Jurickson Profar	Infielders	19	batting	524	133	20	.254	—	—	Average (53) — 154 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 524 at-bats and 20 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Willie Calhoun	Outfielders	5	batting	99	22	2	.222	—	—	Average (47) — 364 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 99 at-bats and 2 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Shin-Soo Choo	Outfielders	17	batting	560	148	21	.264	—	—	Average (55) — 94 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 560 at-bats and 21 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Delino DeShields	Outfielders	3	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Joey Gallo	Outfielders	13	No stat row	—	—	—	—	—	—	No rating The source has no batting stat row for this player. You can still select this batter; the exhibition uses estimated performance.
Nomar Mazara	Outfielders	30	batting	489	126	20	.258	—	—	Average (54) — 126 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 489 at-bats and 20 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Drew Robinson	Outfielders	18	batting	109	20	3	.183	—	—	Below average (44) — 443 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 109 at-bats and 3 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Ryan Rua	Outfielders	16	both	139	27	6	.194	1.00	0.00	Average (45) — 417 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 139 at-bats and 6 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.
Carlos Tocci	Outfielders	15	both	120	27	0	.225	0.67	0.00	Average (46) — 389 of 505 batters in the available 2018 rosters Batting average and home runs per at-bat inform this hitting score, using 120 at-bats and 0 home runs from the source. Shorter playing records receive more cautious scores. This rank compares simulation ratings, with equal scores sharing a rank; it is not a ranking of every player in the league.

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Roster and statistics adapted from Wikipedia contributors, 2018 Texas Rangers season. Retrieved 2026-09-30T04:28:46.778208+00:00. Source material is under CC BY-SA 4.0. We grouped roster entries, excluded staff, joined stats by Wikipedia page title, converted baseball innings notation to outs, and derived approximate ratings and simulated outcomes. No official affiliation.