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Texas Rangers: The rise and return of Darren Oliver

23 Apr 1998: Pitcher Darren Oliver of the Texas Rangers in action during a game against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays at The Ball Park in Arlington, Texas. The Devil Rays defeated the Rangers 12-5. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport

The Texas Rangers drafted Darren Oliver to help anchor the starting rotation and he did so with great success, but also became a quality reliever on the biggest stage.

In 1988, the Texas Rangers drafted a high school lefty out of Rio Linda High School in California.

His name was Darren Oliver.