The major storyline for the 2024 Texas Rangers has been the disappointing performance of the offense so far this year. After finishing first in the American League in just about every major offensive category in 2023, and putting up a 116 OPS+, the Rangers have fallen to middle of the pack offensively in 2024, putting up a 97 OPS+.
With the draft over and this being the All Star Break, it seems like a good opportunity to take a look at where the decline has happened, or is happening.
A couple of things to keep in mind here in comparing 2023 to 2024.