Anderson Rangers

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The Anderson Rangers were a Texas Rangers affiliate in the Class A Western Carolinas League for just one year, 1975. Managed by Rich Donnelly, the club finished second out of the league's four teams in the season's first half and third in the second half, posting an overall record of 67-70. The offense was led by first baseman Gary Gray, who hit .302 with 18 homers, and shortstop Tim Brookens, who hit 12 home runs and made the league's All-Star team. Danny Tidwell anchored the rotation with 7 wins and a 3.16 ERA, and reliever Don Bright led the circuit with 14 saves. Future Toronto Blue Jays star Jim Clancy went 6-13 with a 3.83 ERA for the '75 Rangers.

Year-by-Year Record[edit]

Year Record Finish Manager Playoffs
1975 67-70 2nd Rich Donnelly none

1975 Stats[edit]

Hitting Stats
Player POS AVG HR RBI SB
Tim Brookens SS-2B .241 12 56 19
Keath Chauncey OF .259 1 48 27
Jim Crall C .115 0 4 0
Freeman Evans OF .244 0 31 25
Gary Gaines SS .000 0 0 1
Wes Goodale 1B-OF .215 4 34 1
Gary Gray 1B .302 18 95 6
Rick Lisi 3B .234 12 67 7
Mark Miller 2B-SS .185 1 31 3
Ed Nottle 2B-P .333 0 0 0
Terry Olson OF .205 1 5 1
Glenn Purvis OF .212 7 44 15
Curt Runyon OF .065 0 1 1
Joe Russell C .194 2 40 6
Tommy Smith 2B-SS .162 0 16 9


Pitching Stats
Pitcher W L ERA SV
Don Bright 12 4 1.52 14
Jeff Byrd 7 11 3.96 0
Bob Carroll 7 10 4.50 0
Jim Clancy 6 13 3.83 0
Darrel Frolin 8 6 2.92 0
Kerry Getter 1 1 5.07 0
Dave McCarthy 1 3 10.38 0
Drew Nickerson 4 5 3.48 0
Ed Nottle 0 0 0.00 1
Bill Patten 1 0 2.84 1
Ward Smith 13 6 4.30 0
Danny Tidwell 7 11 3.16 0