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Grant: Improvement on the bases is the next step for Rangers' Rougned Odor

The Dallas Morning News

Texas Rangers batter Rougned Odor (12) is safe at second on a seventh inning double as Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Troy Tulowitzki (2) looks to tag him in Game 4 of the American League Division Series at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Monday October 12, 2015. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News)

SURPRISE, Ariz. - On Friday, Rougned Odor hit leadoff for the Rangers, a position in the batting order traditionally held by a hitter with above average speed.

It’s appropriate.

Odor’s thunderous bat and his fearless approach to the game may be what he is most known for, but his speed should not be overlooked.