Texas Rangers outfielder Nick Solak hits a solo home run against the Rockies (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
Nick Solak’s role in the Texas Rangers lineup was in question to start the year. Now though, he looks like a lineup mainstay with a cemented spot in Texas.
Friday nights performance reminded all those watching the Texas Rangers just how important Nick Solak is the present, and future, of this baseball team. The 25-year old joined the club last season in an under the radar deal for Texas’ fast-rising reliever Pete Fairbanks. At first glance, many who support the Rangers voiced concern that the club would move a promising, young reliever for an older prospect who profiled best as a utility man at the big league level.