Top 5 Leaders in Home Runs for the Texas Rangers

(last updated on December 9, 2025)

From 1961 to 1971 the Washington Senators didn’t have much success in the nation’s capital. So, they relocated to the Lone Star State and became the Texas Rangers. Although they sprinkled in some winning seasons, this franchise didn’t make their first postseason appearance until 1996. Then in 2011 Texas came within a strike of winning the World series … twice. Redemption came in 2023 as the Rangers hoisted their first World Series trophy. Nine playoff appearances, three AL pennants, and a championship aren’t bad for a relatively young franchise. This team’s all-time roster has some pretty prominent names, especially in the power department. It’s time to grab a brisket sandwich and hop on your stallion as we gallop south to lasso up the all-time leaders in home runs for the Texas Rangers.

Adrian Beltré

Position: Third Baseman

Bats: Right  •  Throws: Right

5-11, 220lb (180cm, 99kg)

Born: April 7, 1979 (Age: 45-321d) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic do

High School: Liceo Maximo Gomez (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic)

Debut: June 24, 1998 (Age 19-078d, 17,284th in major league history)
   vs. ANA 5 AB, 2 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB

Last Game: September 30, 2018 (Age 39-176d)
   vs. SEA 2 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB

Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 2024. (Voted by BBWAA on 366/385 ballots)
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Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1998 season

Agents: Boras Corporation

Full Name: Adrian Beltré

Nicknames: El Koja

Pronunciation: \BEHL-tray\

Instagram: @beltrea29

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• Hall of Fame
• 4x All-Star
• 5x Gold Glove
• 4x Silver Slugger
• 2x Platinum Glove

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SUMMARY

Career

WAR

93.5

AB

11068

H

3166

HR

477

BA

.286

R

1524

RBI

1707

SB

121

OBP

.339

SLG

.480

OPS

.819

OPS+

116

Hall of Famer Adrian Beltre played 13 MLB seasons before making it to Texas. Eight years later he left as one of the franchise’s most beloved players and the guy who is fifth on the Rangers all-time home-run list with 199. In 2011, this third baseman’s first year as a Ranger, he helped get them within a strike of their first World Series title with 32 home runs, 105 RBIs, 33 doubles, and a Gold Glove; he even added five postseason homers that year. The following year El Koja finished third in AL MVP voting with another Gold Glove, a 7.2 WAR, 36 long balls, 102 ribbies, a .321 batting average, and a .921 OPS. That was one of four top-7 MVP finishes Adrian had in Texas. His solid all-around play and leadership was a big factor in four playoff trips during his time with the Rangers. For a power guy, this Dominican posted a .304 career batting average with Texas and is third all time in WAR for the team (41.3). Adrian Beltre has a permanent address in Cooperstown and a place with the all-time home-run leaders for the Texas Rangers.

Iván Rodríguez

Position: Catcher

Bats: Right  •  Throws: Right

5-9, 205lb (175cm, 92kg)

Born: November 27, 1971 (Age: 53-087d) in Manati, Puerto Rico pr

High School: Lino Padron Rivera (Vega Baja, Puerto Rico)

Debut: June 20, 1991 (Age 19-205d, 15,959th in major league history)
   vs. CHW 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 2 RBI, 0 SB

Last Game: September 28, 2011 (Age 39-305d)
   vs. FLA 3 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB

Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 2017. (Voted by BBWAA on 336/442 ballots)
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Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1991 season

Agents: Boras Corporation • Previously: Jeff Moorad

Full Name: Iván Rodríguez

Nicknames: Pudge or I-Rod

Pronunciation: \ee-VAHN Rod-RI-gez\

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Relatives: Father of Dereck Rodríguez

• Hall of Fame
• MVP
• 14x All-Star
• 2003 World Series
• 13x Gold Glove
• 7x Silver Slugger
• NLCS MVP

+8

SUMMARY

Career

WAR

68.7

AB

9592

H

2844

HR

311

BA

.296

R

1354

RBI

1332

SB

127

OBP

.334

SLG

.464

OPS

.798

OPS+

106

One of the best catchers in MLB history is also one of the all-time leaders in home runs for the Texas Rangers: Ivan Rodriguez. Pudge hit 217 homers for the Rangers over two different stints with the team (‘91 to ‘02 and ‘09). This Hall of Famer was never a huge power hitter, but he hit 10+ long balls nine times in Texas at a physically demanding position. Undoubtedly, this backstop’s best season was 1999 when he was the AL MVP with 35 home runs, 113 RBIs, a .332 batting average, a .914 OPS, 25 stolen bases, and one of his 13 career Gold Gloves. This Hall of Famer was also a huge force behind the franchise’s first three playoff appearances in ‘96, ‘98, and ‘99. An under-the-radar stat from Rodriguez is that he scored 100+ runs twice in Texas (116 in both ‘96 and ‘99). Not even Berra, Bench, or Campanella can make that claim. This Puerto Rican can also claim the title of the all-time WAR leader in Rangers history (50.0). Ivan Rodriguez’s baseball accolades are extremely prodigious, so we can safely call him one of the best players ever for the Texas Rangers.

Frank Howard

Positions: Outfielder and First Baseman

Bats: Right  •  Throws: Right

6-7, 255lb (201cm, 115kg)

Born: August 8, 1936 in Columbus, OH us

Died: October 30, 2023 (Aged 87-083d) in Aldie, VA

Buried: Allouez Catholic Cemetery, Green Bay, WI

High School: South HS (Columbus, OH)

School: The Ohio State University (Columbus, OH)

Debut: September 10, 1958 (Age 22-033d, 11,579th in major league history)
   vs. PHI 4 AB, 2 H, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 0 SB

Last Game: September 30, 1973 (Age 37-053d)
   vs. NYY 5 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB

Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1960 season

Full Name: Frank Oliver Howard

Nicknames: Hondo, The Capital Punisher or The Washington Monument

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• Rookie of the Year
• 4x All-Star
• 1963 World Series

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SUMMARY

Career

WAR

37.6

AB

6488

H

1774

HR

382

BA

.273

R

864

RBI

1119

SB

8

OBP

.352

SLG

.499

OPS

.851

OPS+

142

Now playing left tackle for the Washington Redskins … at 6-7, 255 … Frank Howard. Sorry, that is a misprint. It should have said playing first base for the Washington Senators. Big Frank Howard is third on the all-time home-run list of the Texas Rangers/Washington Senators with 246. From 1967-1970, Hondo was arguably the best power hitter in baseball as his homer totals suggest: 36, 44, 48, and 44. In that span, he won two AL home-run crowns, garnered three top-8 AL MVP finishes, and made four All-Star teams. He even led the league twice in total bases (330 in 1968 and 340 in 1969) and once in walks (132 in 1970). Interestingly, The Washington Monument was plunked 18 times during that power period. I guess the American League had some pretty brave pitchers in that era. Frank’s 48 homers in 1969 were a franchise record until A-Rod broke it in 2001. Frank Howard was an intimidating plate presence in the nation’s capital, and he still ranks as one of the all-time home-run hitters in Texas Rangers history.

Rafael Palmeiro

Positions: First Baseman and Leftfielder

Bats: Left  •  Throws: Left

6-0, 180lb (183cm, 81kg)

Born: September 24, 1964 (Age: 60-151d) in La Habana, Cuba cu

Draft: Drafted by the New York Mets in the 8th round of the 1982 MLB June Amateur Draft from Miami Jackson HS (Miami, FL) and the Chicago Cubs in the 1st round (22nd) of the 1985 MLB June Amateur Draft from Mississippi State University (Mississippi State, MS).

High School: Miami Jackson HS (Miami, FL)

School: Mississippi State University (Mississippi State, MS)

Debut: September 8, 1986 (Age 21-349d, 15,249th in major league history)
   vs. PHI 4 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB

Last Game: August 30, 2005 (Age 40-340d)
   vs. TOR 4 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB

Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1987 season

Agents: Bob Gilhooley, Jim Bronner

Full Name: Rafael Palmeiro

Pronunciation: \pahl-MARE-oh\

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• 4x All-Star
• 3x Gold Glove
• 2x Silver Slugger
• ML PoY

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SUMMARY

Career

WAR

71.9

AB

10472

H

3020

HR

569

BA

.288

R

1663

RBI

1835

SB

97

OBP

.371

SLG

.515

OPS

.885

OPS+

132

There are only seven players in MLB history to have reached both 500 home runs and 3,000 hits. Rafael Palmeiro is one of them, and he is also second all time in home runs for the Texas Rangers. In two separate tours with Texas, this Cuban blasted 321 homers. During his first stint in Arlington (‘89-’93), he slowly developed his power with seasons of 8, 14, 26, 22, and 37 long balls; he also led the American League with 49 doubles in ‘91. Then after a five-year run in Baltimore where Rafael became an elite power bat, he returned to Texas in ‘99 and delivered five straight seasons of 38+ home runs, 105+ RBIs, and an .867+ OPS. Twice in that span he clubbed 47 homers. Palmeiro’s best overall season was probably 1999 when the Rangers won the AL West, and he finished fifth in the AL MVP race with 47 bombs, 148 steaks, a .324 batting average, a .420 OBP, a .630 slugging %, and a 1.050 OPS. Retiring after the 2005 season, this lefty finished with 569 home runs (13th all time) and 1,835 RBIs (18th all time). There is no doubt that Rafael Palmeiro put up some impressive power numbers, and many of those home runs came as a member of the Texas Rangers.

Juan González

Position: Outfielder

Bats: Right  •  Throws: Right

6-3, 175lb (190cm, 79kg)

Born: October 20, 1969 (Age: 55-125d) in Arecibo, Puerto Rico pr

High School: Vega Baja (Vega Baja, Puerto Rico)

Debut: September 1, 1989 (Age 19-316d, 15,680th in major league history)
   vs. KCR 2 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB

Last Game: May 31, 2005 (Age 35-223d)
   vs. MIN 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB

Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1990 season

Agents: Scott Pucino • Previously: Bob Gilhooley, Jim Bronner, Scott Boras

Full Name: Juan Alberto González

Nicknames: Juan Gone or Igor

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• 2x MVP
• 3x All-Star
• HR Derby Champ
• 6x Silver Slugger

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SUMMARY

Career

WAR

38.7

AB

6556

H

1936

HR

434

BA

.295

R

1061

RBI

1404

SB

26

OBP

.343

SLG

.561

OPS

.904

OPS+

132

If you collected baseball cards in the early 90s, then you are familiar with the all-time leader in home runs for the Texas Rangers: Juan Gonzalez. This man, who belted 372 dingers with Texas and 434 for his career, is one of the great forgotten players in MLB history. In that aforementioned decade, Juan Gone had six seasons of 39+ home runs, six seasons of a .900+ OPS, and seven seasons of 100+ RBIs. This outfielder collected two AL home-run crowns (‘92 and ‘93) and two AL MVPs (‘96 and ‘98). Plus, this big-time slugger hit over .300 four times for the Rangers. He was a major contributor on the team’s first three playoff teams ever (‘96, ‘98, & ‘99). In a four-game 1996 ALDS loss to the Yankees, he put up insane stats: 5 homers, 9 ribbies, a .438 batting average, a .526 OBP, a 1.375 slugging %, and a 1.901 OPS. Those are truly Sega Genesis Sports Talk Baseball numbers. Gonzalez even won the 1993 Home Run Derby. This Puerto Rican was unquestionably one of the best players of the 1990s, but like many sluggers of that controversial era, he has only received tepid HOF consideration. Juan Gonzalez’s power bat made him the all-time leader in home runs for the Texas Rangers and one of MLB’s best players during the era of long balls.

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