2008 Rangers Roster
Arizona League (AL) - Class: R
Team Record: 34-22
Finished 3rd in the AL
Manager: Bill Richardson (34-22)
Affiliation: Texas Rangers
Location: Surprise, Arizona
Ballpark: Surprise Stadium
2008 Rangers StatisticsTeam Record: 34-22
Finished 3rd in the AL
Manager: Bill Richardson (34-22)
Affiliation: Texas Rangers
Location: Surprise, Arizona
Ballpark: Surprise Stadium
The Rangers of the Arizona League ended the 2008 season with a record of 34 wins and 22 losses, finishing third in the AL.
The Rangers plated 308 runs and allowed 270 runs. Leonel De Los Santos led all qualifying hitters on the roster by connecting at a .258 clip. Joe Wieland topped the team with 5 wins, while Kyle Ocampo recorded a 3.29 ERA, leading qualifying pitchers.
Members of the 2008 Rangers who played in Major League Baseball during their careers were Nelson Cruz, Leury García, Cody Eppley, Joe Ortiz, John Rheinecker, Joe Wieland, Tanner Roark, Brandon McCarthy, Doug Mathis, Wilmer Font and Max Ramírez.
Bill Richardson served as manager.Click on column headings to sort.
| Player | Bats | Throws | Birth Date | Height | Weight | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aja Barto | R | R | September 26, 1986 | 6'5" | 225 | Houston, TX US |
| Adam Cobb | L | L | September 5, 1985 | 5'11" | 185 | Ashdown, AR US |
| Nelson Cruz | R | R | July 1, 1980 | 6'2" | 230 | Las Matas de Santa Cruz, Monte Cristi DO |
| Leonel De Los Santos | R | R | October 2, 1989 | 5'10" | 170 | Yasasa, VE |
| Miguel De Los Santos | L | L | July 10, 1988 | 6'1" | 210 | La Romana, La Romana DO |
| Ovispo De Los Santos | R | R | November 19, 1987 | 6'1" | 180 | Las Matas de Farfan, San Juan DO |
| Chris Dove | R | R | April 8, 1986 | 6'2" | 185 | Burlington, NC US |
| Cody Eppley | R | R | October 8, 1985 | 6'5" | 205 | Harrisburg, PA US |
| Eric Evans | L | L | December 29, 1985 | 6'1" | 190 | Mobile, AL US |
| Wilmer Font | R | R | May 24, 1990 | 6'4" | 250 | La Guaira, Vargas VE |
| Leury García | S | R | March 18, 1991 | 5'8" | 180 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Geuris Grullon | L | L | December 20, 1989 | 6'5" | 185 | Nagua, Maria Trinidad Sanchez DO |
| Ben Henry | R | R | April 9, 1989 | 6'4" | 190 | Loris, SC US |
| Kyle Higgins | R | R | June 6, 1986 | 6'1" | 180 | Green Brook, NJ US |
| Rafael Hill | R | R | November 18, 1983 | 5'10" | 175 | Martin, TN US |
| Michael Hollander | R | R | October 30, 1985 | 5'9" | 180 | Mandeville, LA US |
| Justin King | R | R | October 6, 1986 | 6'5" | 185 | Jacksonville, AL US |
| Michael Main | R | R | December 14, 1988 | 6'1" | 170 | Deland, FL US |
| Edward Martinez | S | R | March 28, 1988 | 5'9" | 160 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| Doug Mathis | R | R | June 7, 1983 | 6'3" | 230 | Maryvale, AZ US |
| Brandon McCarthy | R | R | July 7, 1983 | 6'8" | 225 | Glendale, CA US |
| Jamie McGraw | S | R | February 15, 1985 | 6'2" | 180 | Gaston, OR US |
| Erik Morrison | R | R | October 23, 1985 | 6'0" | 190 | Hanover, IN US |
| Clark Murphy | L | L | December 18, 1989 | 6'2" | 190 | Fallbrook, CA US |
| Hector Nelo | R | R | November 5, 1986 | 6'1" | 205 | Maracay, FL VE |
| Kyle Ocampo | R | R | September 9, 1988 | 6'3" | 195 | Riverside, CA US |
| Joe Ortiz | L | L | August 13, 1990 | 5'7" | 175 | Caracas, Distrito Federal VE |
| Michael Ortiz | L | L | May 2, 1989 | 6'2" | 200 | Miami, FL US |
| Cody Podraza | R | R | November 6, 1987 | 5'8" | 185 | Houston, TX US |
| Alberto Puello | R | R | October 20, 1987 | 6'2" | 180 | Santiago, Santiago DO |
| Max Ramírez | R | R | October 11, 1984 | 5'11" | 220 | Barquisimeto, Lara VE |
| John Rheinecker | L | L | May 29, 1979 | 6'2" | 230 | Belleville, IL US |
| Tanner Roark | R | R | October 5, 1986 | 6'2" | 240 | Wilmington, IL US |
| Levi Romero | R | R | April 12, 1984 | 6'5" | 185 | El Tigre, Anzoategui VE |
| Alejandro Selen | R | R | March 20, 1989 | 5'10" | 175 | El Seibo, DO |
| Tim Stanford | R | R | May 7, 1989 | 6'0" | 195 | Sydney, New South Wales AU |
| Glenn Swanson | L | L | May 15, 1983 | 6'1" | 175 | San Diego, CA US |
| Matt Thompson | R | R | February 10, 1990 | 6'3" | 210 | Burleson, TX US |
| Kevin Torres | L | R | February 24, 1990 | 6'3" | 195 | Santa Isabel, PR |
| Tyler Tufts | R | R | December 5, 1986 | 6'3" | 200 | Bedford, OH US |
| Jairo Valdez | R | R | November 6, 1988 | 6'2" | 190 | Bani, Peravia DO |
| David Wagner | L | R | August 9, 1984 | 6'4" | 215 | Johnstown, PA US |
| Joe Wieland | R | R | January 21, 1990 | 6'2" | 205 | Reno, NV US |
| Bobby Wilkins | R | R | August 20, 1989 | 6'4" | 225 | San Diego, CA US |
| Johan Yan | R | R | September 27, 1988 | 6'4" | 185 | San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macoris DO |
