1. Nolan Ryan (1989-93): There are few pitchers or players who made as big of a stamp on the game than Ryan. And his five-season swan song with the Rangers not only provided historical moments and milestones but gave the organization and North Texas a legitimate baseball identity. Although he’s not among many of the Rangers’ all-time statistics because of his short tenure, he presence still looms large in Arlington.
2. Pudge Rodriguez (1991-2003, 09): He not only was the cornerstone catcher in the major leagues during his career, he was the cornerstone of the Rangers’ rise in the late ’90s, which included the club’s first three post-season appearances.