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Texas Rangers
Originally one of the six American League's original franchises, they were known originally as the Washington Senators but they moved to Texas and became the Rangers for the 1972 season. Here you can ask questions about the players and anything else about the team.
265 Questions
What was Nolan Ryan's childhood like?
he grew up as a country kid in Texas hometown called Alvin
he grew up as a country kid in Texas hometown called Alvin
How do you become a Texas ranger?
Must have about 6-8 years in law enforcement, 4 at a Texas State Trooper, must have graduated from the Texas State Trooper Academy, and have some college. The average Texas Ranger is about 45. The north Texas Ranger HQ is not in Dallas as seen on TV, but Garland. Rangers hold one of the noblest positions in American history. So honored, in fact, little recruiting has ever been needed. In the past, it has not been unusual for more than 200 officers to apply for only a few of these elite openings. The following special requirements apply along with the qualifications required for entry employment with the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Difficulty: Moderately Challenging
Step1 Take the entrance exam. Applicants with the highest scores will then appear before an Oral Interview Board prior to final selection.
Step2 Make sure you meet the requirements for consideration. You must be a citizen of the United States of America, in exceptional physical condition, and have an outstanding record of 6-8 years of experience with an authentic law enforcement agency pledged principally in the investigation of major crimes. The applicant must currently be employed as a commissioned officer with the Texas Department of Public Safety in the position of at least the rank of Trooper II.
Step3 Have a background check. You must be subject to a thorough investigation, reflecting good moral character and ethics as an absolute must. Applicants must possess a valid Texas driver's license free of any limitations that would compromise the applicant' capability to fulfill his duties.
Step4 Expect to be working with law enforcement agencies of all sizes including local, county, state and federal officers.
Step5 Be prepared to investigate crimes that range from as murders, kidnappings and other violent crimes, to computer crimes and cattle rustling.
When were Texas Rangers shutout?
2010 in the world series they were shut out by the san francisco giants
How many Texas Roadhouse are in the world?
405 as of today. Growth rate has been about 30 new stores per year.
What were baseball player Eric Soderholm's batting stats playing for Texas Rangers in 1979?
In 1979, Eric Soderholm played in 63 games for the Texas Rangers, batting in all of them. He had 147 at bats, getting 40 hits, for a .272 batting average, with 2 sacrifice hits, 3 sacrifice flies, and 19 runs batted in. He was walked 12 times, and was hit by the pitch 1 times. He struck out 9 times. He hit 6 doubles, 0 triples, and 4 home runs.
How many real Texas Rangers are there?
The Texas Rangers Division consists of 160 members including: * 134 commissioned officers * 1 Forensic Artist * 1 Fiscal Analyst * 24 civilian support personnel
Was the Texas Rangers ever been to the baseball World Series?
The Texas Rangers lost the 2010 World Series in five games to the San Francisco Giants. A year later, they lost the 2011 World Series in seven games to the St. Louis Cardinals.
How do you you say get a room in French?
obtenir une chambre / prendre une chambre / prendre une chambre en location
What was the name of the Texas Rangers baseball club before they came to Arlington?
Washington senators
Did Nolan Ryan ever throw a 200 plus pitch complete game?
No. No pitcher has ever thrown 200 pitches in a game. The record is 177, by Tim Wakefield.
In 1963 Marichal reportedly threw 227 pitches and Spahn threw 201 pitches. This was a sixteen inning game .. both pitchers go the distance.
In 1974 Ryan threw 235 pitches against the Red Sox in a thirteen innning game. He struck out Cecil Cooper six times. Ryan also walked ten batters.
David Clyde played in 18 games at pitcher for the Texas Rangers in 1973, starting in all of them. He played for a total of 280 outs, equivalent to 10.37 9-inning games.
He made 3 putouts, had 12 assists, and committed 2 errors, equivalent to .193 errors per 9-inning game. He had 2 double plays.
What were baseball player Chris Davis's batting stats playing for Texas Rangers in 2011?
In 2011, Chris Davis played in 28 games for the Texas Rangers, batting in all of them. He had 76 at bats, getting 19 hits, for a .250 batting average, with 6 runs batted in. He was walked 5 times. He struck out 24 times. He hit 3 doubles, 0 triples, and 3 home runs.
How many Triple A baseball teams are there?
As of the end of the 2007 season, there were 3 AAA leagues and 46 AAA teams:
1) International League
Buffalo Bisons
Charlotte Knights
Columbus Clippers
Durham Bulls
Indianapolis Indians
Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Louisville Bats
Norfolk Tides
Pawtucket Red Sox
Richmond Braves
Rochester Red Wings
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees
Syracuse Chiefs
Toledo Mud Hens
2) Pacific Coast League
Albuquerque Isotopes
Colorado Springs Sky Sox
Fresno Grizzlies
Iowa Cubs
Las Vegas 51s
Memphis Redbirds
Nashville Sounds
New Orleans Zephyrs
Oklahoma RedHawks
Omaha Royals
Portland Beavers
Round Rock Express
Sacramento River Cats
Salt Lake Bees
Tacoma Rainiers
Tucson Sidewinders
3) Mexican League
Acereros de Monclova
Diablos Rojos del México
Guerreros de Oaxaca
Leones de Yucatán
Olmecas de Tabasco
Pericos de Puebla
Petroleros de Poza Rica
Piratas de Campeche
Potros de Tijuana
Rieleros de Aguascalientes
Rojos del Águila de Veracruz
Saraperos de Saltillo
Sultanes de Monterrey
Tigres de México
Tuneros de San Luis Potosí
Vaqueros Laguna
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The Mexican League does NOT count as a AAA league. It's generally considered to be of AAA-level talent, but the phrase AAA specifically refers only to the 30 teams affiliated with a major league club, one apiece.
How many no hitters did nolan Ryan have as an angel?
He pitched four as a member of the California Angels:
May 15, 1973 (@ Kansas City)
July 15, 1973 (@ Detroit)
Sept. 28, 1974 (vs. Minnesota)
June 1, 1975 (vs. Baltimore)
What is the highest scoring Texas Rangers baseball game?
The highest number of runs the Texas Rangers have ever scored is 30, at the Baltimore Orioles on August 22, 2007.
How many times has Nolan Ryan's team number been retired?
Three.
1992 - California Angels retired #30.
1996 - Texas Rangers retired #34.
1996 - Houston Astros retired #34.
How many times have texas rangers won the world series?
None. They played in the 2010 World Series but were defeated in five games by the San Francisco Giants.
They are currently playing in the 2011 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals and it remains to be seen who will win.
How many playoff games did the Texas Rangers win in 2011?
In 2011, the Texas Rangers won 10 playoff games.
- ALDS - defeated the Tampa Bay Rays (3-1)
- ALCS - defeated the Detroit Tigers (4-2)
- World Series - lost to the St. Louis Cardinals (4-3)
What did Mexicans call the Texas rangers?
The Mexicans called the Texas Rangers "Los Diablos Tejanos", which means Texan Devils in engllish.
