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Texas Rangers first baseman Hanser Alberto fields a grounder hit down the line by New York Yankees third baseman Chase Headley during the second inning at Globe Life Park on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, in Arlington. (Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning News)
Missing the Rangers already as the World Series approach? Don't worry, we've got you. Start catching up with your favorite players now so you'll be ready for a comeback campaign (#NeverEverQuit, anyone?) in 2017. Here are 10 things to know about infielder Hanser Alberto:
1) A deal at 17
Alberto - who has played second, third and shortstop - signed with the Rangers as an amateur international free agent in 2009 at just 17 years old.