After 40 votes, the ballot for the 22nd greatest Ranger ever ended with Dean Palmer and Bobby Witt tied at 17%. So now a one-day tie-breaker to decide their places on the list before moving on. Who was better as a Ranger? Witt or Palmer?
Our list so far:
- Ivan Rodriguez 1991-2002
- Juan Gonzalez 1989-99, 2002-03
- Nolan Ryan 1989-93
- Rafael Palmeiro 1989-93, 1999-03
- Alex Rodriguez 2001-03
- Rusty Greer 1994-2002
- Michael Young 2000-08
- Charlie Hough 1980-90
- Kenny Rogers 1989-95, 2000-02, 2004-05
- Jim Sundberg 1974-83, 1988-89
- Buddy Bell 1979-85, 1989
- Ruben Sierra 1986-92, 2000-01, 2003
- Fergie Jenkins 1974-75, 1978-81
- Toby Harrah 1972-78, 1985-86
- Will Clark 1994-98
- Kevin Brown 1986-94
- Mark Teixeira 2003-07
- Julio Franco 1989-93
- John Wetteland 1997-2000
- Tom Grieve 1972-77
- Rick Helling 1994-96, 1997-2001
I would suggest judge it the same way you would evaluate MLB players over a career, but consider their careers were only as long as the years and games they played with the Texas Rangers. Consider not just best seasons, but total contribution, and perhaps a bit of profile.
If there's anyone not on the ballot who you think should be considered as the 23rd to 25th best Ranger, please let me know in the comments.