Texas Rangers minor league players

Below are the players and rosters of the minor league affiliates of the Texas Rangers:

Players

Ryan Cordell

Ryan Cordell
Texas Rangers
Outfielder
Born: March 31, 1992 San Diego, California
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Ryan Thomas Cordell (born March 31, 1992) is an American professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Frisco RoughRiders, in the Texas Rangers' organization.^[1]

Cordell played college baseball at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. He was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 11th round of the 2013 MLB draft. He began playing in the Rangers' organization in 2013, posting a .248 batting average with the Spokane Indians.^[2]

In 2014, Cordell started the baseball season with the Hickory Crawdads and was later promoted to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans in late August of that year. Prior to the 2015 season, he was converted from an outfielder to shortstop.^[3] He started the 2015 season with the High Desert Mavericks and was moved mid-season to finish with the Texas Rangers' AA affiliate Frisco RoughRiders, transferring back to outfield and utility player status. After the 2015 season, Cordell was brought up as a reserve batter for the Rangers' AAA affiliate Round Rock Express championship series in September 2015.

In 2016, Cordell began the season with the Frisco RoughRiders, where he posted two grand slams^[4] in the first 13 games of the season, to join Bryce Harper^[5] of the Washington Nationals as one of only two players in professional baseball to net two grand slams in the first 3 weeks of the 2016 season, a feat which garnered him MILB Texas League^[6] Player of the Month^[7] for April 2016.

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Michael De León

Michael De León
Texas Rangers
Shortstop
Born: January 14, 1997 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Bats: Switch Throws: Right

Michael De León (born January 14, 1997) is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop in the Texas Rangers organization.

De León was signed by the Texas Rangers as an international free agent in July 2013.^[8] He made his professional debut the next season with the Hickory Crawdads.^[9] He also spent time with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans and Double-A Frisco RoughRiders. After the season, he played in the Arizona Fall League, where he became the youngest player in the history of the league.^[10]

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Travis Demeritte

Travis Demeritte
Texas Rangers
Second baseman
Born: September 30, 1994 New York City, New York
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Travis Timothy Demeritte (born September 30, 1994) is an American professional baseball second baseman in the Texas Rangers organization. He was drafted by the Rangers in the first round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft.^[11][12]

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Ti'Quan Forbes

Ti'Quan Forbes
Texas Rangers
Third baseman
Born: August 26, 1996 Columbia, Mississippi
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Edward Ti'Quan Forbes (born August 26, 1996) is an American professional baseball third baseman in the Texas Rangers organization.

Forbes attended Columbia High School in Columbia, Mississippi. As a senior he hit .427 with three home runs and 32 runs batted in (RBI).^[13] Forbes was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the second round of the 2014 Major League Baseball draft.^[14][15] He signed with the Rangers and made his professional debut with the Arizona League Rangers.^[16] In 48 games, he hit .241/.338/.282 over 174 at-bats.

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Jared Hoying

Jared Hoying
Texas Rangers
Outfielder
Born: May 18, 1989 Fort Loramie, Ohio
Bats: Left Throws: Right

Jared William Hoying (born May 18, 1989) is a baseball outfielder currently with the Round Rock Express in the Texas Rangers minor league system.

Prior to playing professionally, he attended Fort Loramie High School and then the University of Toledo. He was taken by the Rangers in the 10th round of the 2010 draft and began his professional career that season.^[17]

In 2010, he hit .325, had an on-base percentage of .378 and slugged .543 with ten home runs, 20 stolen bases and 79 hits in 62 games for the Spokane Indians. He was a Northwest League All-Star and was named the league's Most Valuable Player. He steadily moved through the Rangers' minor league system and reached Triple-A for the first time in 2013. In 2014 Jared was selected to the Pacific Coast League All-Star team. On August 31, Jared became the first Round Rock Express player to have a 20 HR-20 SB season since Cody Ransom in 2007.

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Ariel Jurado

Ariel Jurado
Texas Rangers
Pitcher
Born: January 30, 1996 Aguadulce, Panama
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Ariel Bolívar Jurado Agrazal (born January 30, 1996) is a Panamanian professional baseball pitcher in the Texas Rangers organization.

Jurado signed with the Texas Rangers as an international free agent in December 2012.^[18] He made his professional debut in 2014 with the Dominican Summer League Rangers. In 2014 he pitched for the Arizona League Rangers. Jurado spent 2015 with the Hickory Crawdads and was named the Nolan Ryan Minor League Pitcher of the Year by the Rangers after going 12–1 with a 2.45 earned run average (ERA) with 95 strikeouts and only 12 walks in 99 innings.^[19][20]

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

José Leclerc

José Leclerc
Texas Rangers – No. 62
Pitcher
Born: December 19, 1993 Esperanza, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right Throws: Right

José Ramón Leclerc (born December 19, 1993) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers organization.

The Rangers added him to their 40-man roster after the 2015 season.^[21]

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Yohander Méndez

Yohander Méndez
Texas Rangers – No. 65
Pitcher
Born: January 17, 1995 Valencia, Venezuela
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Yohander Manuel Méndez Ortega (born January 17, 1995) is a Venezuelan professional baseball pitcher in the Texas Rangers organization.

Méndez signed with the Texas Rangers as an international free agent in July 2011. The Rangers added him to their 40-man roster after the 2015 season.^[21]

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Josh Morgan

Josh Morgan
Texas Rangers
Infielder
Born: November 16, 1995 Corona, California
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Joshua Brandon Morgan (born November 16, 1995) is an American professional baseball infielder in the Texas Rangers organization.

Morgan attended Orange Lutheran High School in Orange, California.^[22][23] Morgan was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the third round of the 2014 Major League Baseball draft.^[24] He signed with the Rangers and made his professional debut with the Arizona League Rangers.^[25] He was later promoted to the Spokane Indians. He finished the year hitting .322/.436/.347 in 56 games.

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Connor Sadzeck

Connor Sadzeck
Texas Rangers – No. 59
Pitcher
Born: October 1, 1991 Barrington, Illinois
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Connor William Sadzeck (born October 1, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Texas Rangers organization.

Sadzeck was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 45th round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft out of Crystal Lake Central High School in Crystal Lake, Illinois. He did not sign and attended Howard College. He was then drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 11th round of the 2011 MLB draft. He missed the 2014 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.^[26] The Rangers added him to their 40-man roster after the 2015 season.^[21]

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Yeyson Yrizarri

Yeyson Yrizarri
Texas Rangers
Shortstop / Second baseman
Born: February 2, 1997 Dominican Republic
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Yeyson Yrizarri Cruz (born February 2, 1997) is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop and second baseman for the Texas Rangers organization.

Yrizarri signed with the Rangers for a $1.375 million signing bonus in July 2013 . Due to injuries in the Rangers’ system, the Rangers promoted Yrizarri to the Round Rock Express of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League in June 2015.^[27][28] The Rangers returned him to the Spokane Indians of the Class A-Short Season Northwest League, where he was selected to appear in the All-Star Game.^[29]

In 2016, Yrizarri began the season with the Hickory Crawdads of the Class A South Atlantic League.^[30]

Yrizarri's uncle, Deivi Cruz, played in Major League Baseball.^[27]

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Rosters

Triple A

Round Rock Express roster
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 44 Anthony Carter 31 John Fasola 46 Carlos Fisher 21 Chi Chi Gonzalez * 58 Jefri Hernandez 77 Luke Jackson * 48 Phil Klein * 10 Nick Martinez * 27 Francisco Mendoza 43 Jose Monegro 50 Anthony Ranaudo * 36 Jimmy Reyes 29 Michael Roth 45 Chad Smith 23 Nick Tepesch		Catchers  3 Patrick Cantwell 11 Michael McKenry 22 Brett Nicholas * Infielders  7 Doug Bernier 15 Pedro Ciriaco 14 Ike Davis 13 Joey Gallo * 18 Patrick Kivlehan * 19 Jurickson Profar * 33 Drew Robinson -- Russell Wilson ‡ Outfielders 30 Jared Hoying  9 James Jones 25 Justin Ruggiano  5 Ryan Strausborger		Manager 40 Jason Wood Coaches -- Greg Hibbard (pitching) 12 Geno Petralli (field) -- Jim Presley (hitting) 7-day disabled list * On Texas Rangers 40-man roster # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list † Temporary inactive list Roster updated May 11, 2016 Transactions → More MiLB rosters → Texas Rangers minor league players

Double A

Frisco RoughRiders roster
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 10 Matt Bush 32 Reed Garrett 36 Juan Grullon 30 José Leclerc * 29 Frank Lopez 38 Adam Parks 43 Victor Payano 16 Richelson Pena 24 David Perez 19 Connor Sadzeck * 28 Ryne Slack 35 Jose Valdespina 14 Sam Wolff		Catchers  9 Alex Burg  6 Kellin Deglan 44 Carlos Maldonado Infielders -- Trever Adams ‡ 31 Ronald Guzman  4 Isiah Kiner-Falefa 15 Luis Marte  1 Luis Mendez  7 Alberto Triunfel  3 Garrett Weber Outfielders  5 Preston Beck -- Royce Bolinger 25 Lewis Brinson 22 Zach Cone 20 Ryan Cordell 17 Joe Jackson		Manager 23 Joe Mikulik Coaches 12 Sharnol Adriana (field) 33 Jason Hart (hitting) 44 Carlos Maldonado (player/coach) 27 Brian Shouse (pitching) 60-day disabled list -- Ricardo Rodriguez 7-day disabled list * On Texas Rangers 40-man roster # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list † Temporary inactive list Roster updated May 9, 2016 Transactions → More MiLB rosters → Texas Rangers minor league players

High A

High Desert Mavericks roster
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 35 Felix Carvallo 31 Joe Filomeno 28 Ariel Jurado 37 David Ledbetter 22 Ryan Ledbetter 27 Shane McCain 21 Yohander Méndez * 25 Luis Ortiz 24 Austin Pettibone 17 Adam Quintana 11 Collin Wiles 12 Scott Williams 14 Cole Wiper		Catchers  9 David Lyon 36 Kevin Torres  5 Jose Trevino Infielders  1 Michael De León  2 Travis Demeritte 10 Tripp Martin  3 Josh Morgan  7 Juremi Profar -- Evan Van Hoosier ‡ Outfielders 16 Jairo Beras  8 Jose Cardona 18 Scott Heineman  6 Seth Spivey  4 Luke Tendler		Manager -- Howard Johnson Coaches -- Aaron Levin (field) -- Oscar Marin (pitching) 23 Bobby Rose (hitting) 7-day disabled list * On Texas Rangers 40-man roster # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list † Temporary inactive list Roster updated May 11, 2016 Transactions → More MiLB rosters → Texas Rangers minor league players

Low A

Hickory Crawdads roster
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 28 Blake Bass 12 Wes Benjamin 38 Adam Choplick 23 Peter Fairbanks -- Tyler Ferguson -- Nick Gardewine 33 Jonathan Hernandez 11 Omarlin Lopez 31 Brett Martin -- Michael Matuella 25 Joe Palumbo 40 Pedro Payano 19 Jeffrey Springs 37 Erik Swanson 17 Dillon Tate 30 John Werner		Catchers 22 Chuck Moorman  9 Tyler Sanchez Infielders  4 Frandy de la Rosa 10 Ti'Quan Forbes  7 Andy Ibáñez  6 Dylan Moore  2 Yeyson Yrizarri Outfielders 16 Jose Almonte  8 LeDarious Clark  3 Darius Day 15 Chris Garia  5 Eric Jenkins  1 Eduard Pinto †		Manager 13 Steve Mintz Coaches 39 Matt Hagen (field) 20 Jose Jaimes (pitching) 32 Francisco Matos (hitting) 60-day disabled list -- Dario Beltre -- Jacob Lemoine 7-day disabled list * On Texas Rangers 40-man roster # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list † Temporary inactive list Roster updated May 9, 2016 Transactions → More MiLB rosters → Texas Rangers minor league players

Short A

Spokane Indians roster
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers -- Nick Dignacco ∞ 15 Nick Green 25 Luke Lanphere 17 Emerson Martinez		Catchers 27 Oliver Caraballo 35 Carlos Garay  3 Sherman Lacrus -- Erick Matta Infielders Outfielders 20 Todd McDonald  6 Connor McKay 24 Jamie Potts		Manager 36 Tim Hulett Coaches -- Jared Goedert (field) -- Kenny Hook (hitting) -- Joey Seaver (pitching) 7-day disabled list * On Texas Rangers 40-man roster # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list † Temporary inactive list Roster updated April 27, 2016 Transactions → More MiLB rosters → Texas Rangers minor league players

Rookie

Arizona League Rangers roster
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 14 Gio Abreu 13 Edgar Arredondo 16 Daniel Duarte 30 Demarcus Evans 55 Clyde Kendrick 58 Roberto Liriano 25 Sal Mendez 19 Maikor Mora 46 C. D. Phelam 40 Tyler Phillips 54 Blaine Prescott 35 Storm Rynard 28 Sterling Wynn		Catchers  1 Kevin Mendoza  8 Melvin Novoa 22 Isaias Quiroz Infielders  5 Crisford Adames 38 Elio Castillo 16 Brallan Perez  6 Luis Terrero 39 Curtis Terry Outfielders  4 Nick Kaye		Manager -- Matt Siegel Coaches -- Chase Lambin (hitting) -- Henderson Lugo (assistant pitching) -- Salomón Manríquez (assistant hitting) -- Alberto Puello (field) -- Vacant (pitching) 7-day disabled list * On Texas Rangers 40-man roster # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list † Temporary inactive list Roster updated April 10, 2016 Transactions → More MiLB rosters → Texas Rangers minor league players

Foreign Rookie

Dominican Summer League Rangers 1 roster
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 31 Pedro Brito 42 Ronny Carvajal 85 Juan Castillo -- Rafael Cedeno -- Jesus Garcia -- Luis Lopez -- Greidy Martinez 37 Jeifry Nunez 93 Yonelvy Pichardo 41 Argenis Rodriguez 90 Luis Rosario -- Reiver Sanmartin 17 Sergio Suarez 97 Samir Vivas 47 Rafael Volquez		Catchers -- Jesus Gonzalez 18 Yohel Pozo -- Francisco Ventura Infielders 23 Willy Diaz 11 Kelvin Fajardo  6 Yonny Hernandez -- Stanley Martinez  5 Luis Mejias -- Luis Silva Outfielders 25 Yimmelvyn Alonzo -- Miguel Aparicio -- Beder Gutierrez 32 Luis Mendez  2 Franklin Rollin 24 Abel Rosa -- Leody Taveras		Manager -- Carlos Cardoza Coaches -- Pablo Blanco (assistant pitching) -- Chad Comer (assistant hitting) -- Jesús Delgado (pitching) -- Alexis Infante (coach) -- Guillermo Mercedes (hitting) -- Chu Ovalle (coach) -- Guilder Rodríguez (coach) 7-day disabled list * On Texas Rangers 40-man roster # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list † Temporary inactive list Roster updated April 19, 2016 Transactions → More MiLB rosters → Texas Rangers minor league players

Dominican Summer League Rangers 2 roster
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers -- Emmanuel Betances 78 Leudy Castillo 67 Henrry Civil -- Edwin Cruz 95 Israel Cruz -- Ediberto Encarnacion 33 Wily Lacle 94 Werner Leal 75 Jesus Linares 55 Ismel Lopez 62 Daniel Mavo 40 Yelfri Munoz -- Felipe Ontiveros 87 Domingo Pena -- Eury Rodriguez 57 Yhonson Rojas -- Bradley Simon 51 Elvis Urriola -- Oswaldo Zacarias		Catchers 21 Ciro Barrios 27 Wanderley Cabrera 38 Samuel Favela -- Alejandro Rojas -- Joenny Vazquez -- Guillermo Villarreal Infielders  7 Saury Aybar -- Andretty Cordero -- Rougned Odor 13 Pedro Ogando 28 Edgar Pineda -- Anderson Tejeda Outfielders 30 Rubell Castro 35 Rayner Damian 39 Cristian Encarnacion 12 Starling Joseph 22 Eudys Rivera 43 Alexander Villahermosa		Manager -- Carlos Cardoza Coaches -- Pablo Blanco (assistant pitching) -- Chad Comer (assistant hitting) -- Jesús Delgado (pitching) -- Alexis Infante (coach) -- Guillermo Mercedes (hitting) -- Chu Ovalle (coach) -- Guilder Rodríguez (coach) 7-day disabled list * On Texas Rangers 40-man roster # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list † Temporary inactive list Roster updated April 7, 2016 Transactions → More MiLB rosters → Texas Rangers minor league players

Roving Instructors

• Field Coordinator: Corey Ragsdale
• Pitching Coordinator: Danny Clark
• Assistant Pitching Coordinator: Jeff Andrews
• Hitting Coordinator: Josue Perez
• Assistant Hitting/Outfield Coordinator: Dwayne Murphy
• Catching Coordinator: Chris Briones
• Infield Coordinator: Kenny Holmberg
• Special Assignment Coach: Brian Dayett
• Hitting Consultant: Ronnie Ortegon
• Coach: Donzell McDonald

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