ARLINGTON, Texas -- Much of what Adrian Beltre now hears about his standout career comes from his son, a baseball fanatic who grew up in the Texas Rangers clubhouse during his father's last eight big league seasons.
The four-time All-Star and five-time Gold Glove-winning third baseman, who retired in 2018 after 21 big league seasons, was inducted into the Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame on Saturday night, when Rangers fans got to hear from Beltre.
While not speaking long, Beltre spoke from the heart without a prepared script. With AJ (Adrian Jr) and his family on the field with him, Beltre thanked countless people by name after an impressive highlight reel of big hits and standout defensive plays.