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22nd Best Ranger Ever Tie-Breaker

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:

  1. Ivan Rodriguez  1991-2002
  2. Juan Gonzalez  1989-99, 2002-03
  3. Nolan Ryan  1989-93
  4. Rafael Palmeiro  1989-93, 1999-03
  5. Alex Rodriguez  2001-03
  6. Rusty Greer  1994-2002
  7. Michael Young  2000-08
  8. Charlie Hough  1980-90
  9. Kenny Rogers  1989-95, 2000-02, 2004-05
  10. Jim Sundberg  1974-83, 1988-89
  11. Buddy Bell 1979-85, 1989
  12. Ruben Sierra 1986-92, 2000-01, 2003
  13. Fergie Jenkins 1974-75, 1978-81
  14. Toby Harrah  1972-78, 1985-86
  15. Will Clark  1994-98
  16. Kevin Brown  1986-94
  17. Mark Teixeira  2003-07
  18. Julio Franco  1989-93
  19. John Wetteland  1997-2000
  20. Tom Grieve  1972-77
  21. 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.