1996 Texas Rangers

1996 Texas Rangers / Franchise: Texas Rangers / BR Team Page

Record: 90-72, Finished 1st in AL Western Division (1996 AL)

Clinched Division: September 27, 1996

Managed by Johnny Oates

Coaches: Dick Bosman, Bucky Dent, Larry Hardy, Rudy Jaramillo, Ed Napoleon and Jerry Narron

Ballpark: The Ballpark at Arlington

Awards and Honors

• All-Stars: Roger Pavlik and Ivan Rodriguez
• AL MVP: Juan Gonzalez
• AL Comeback Player of the Year Award: Kevin Elster
• Gold Glove: Ivan Rodriguez (C)
• Silver Slugger Award: Juan Gonzalez (OF) and Ivan Rodriguez (C)
• AL Manager of the Year Award: Johnny Oates

Further Reading

• 2022 Texas Rangers Media Guide, pg. 247

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