Texas Rangers' spring training roster

Name

B-T

Ht

Wt

B'date

Comment

Jeff Beliveau

L-L

6-1

195

1/17/87

Waiver claim finds himself competing for bullpen spot.

Cory Burns

R-R

6-0

205

10/9/87

One of the few relievers who rarely throws his fastball.

Yu Darvish

R-R

6-5

215

8/16/86

Strong performance down the stretch has expectations for 2013 soaring.

Neftali Feliz

R-R

6-3

225

5/2/88

August is a realistic goal for his return from Tommy John surgery.

Wilmer Font

R-R

6-4

210

5/24/90

Hard-throwing Venezuelan will be in Arlington at some point in 2013.

Jason Frasor

R-R

5-9

180

8/9/77

Veteran was signed to put a steady arm in the bullpen.

Justin Grimm

R-R

6-3

195

8/16/88

A candidate for the No. 5 rotation spot after breakthrough 2012 season.

Matt Harrison

L-L

6-4

240

9/16/85

Coming off an 18-win season, and sees room to improve.

Derek Holland

S-L

6-2

195

10/9/86

Many see 12-7 record in 2012 as a step backward, including Holland.

Michael Kirkman

L-L

6-4

195

9/18/86

Slider makes him a tough matchup for left-handed hitters.

Colby Lewis

R-R

6-4

230

8/2/79

Will assume rotation spot once he's cleared, probably in June.

Josh Lindblom

R-R

6-4

240

6/15/87

Part of Michael Young trade, he's expected to fill key role in bullpen.

Roman Mendez

R-R

6-2

190

7/25/90

Had surgery in October for a hairline fracture in his elbow.

Justin Miller

R-R

6-3

215

7/13/87

Back in big-league camp after injury-plagued 2012.

Joe Nathan

R-R

6-4

225

11/22/74

Closer returned to All-Star form, and Rangers need repeat performance.

Alexi Ogando

R-R

6-4

195

10/5/83

A starter again. It's the role he wants and one he excelled in two years ago.

Joe Ortiz

L-L

5-7

175

8/13/90

Great numbers at Double A and Triple A catapulted him to big-league roster.

Martin Perez

L-L

6-0

180

4/4/91

Enters spring training as the front-runner to be the No. 5 starter.

Neil Ramirez

R-R

6-4

190

5/25/89

Miserable 2012 season saw him demoted from Triple A to Double A.

Robbie Ross

L-L

5-11

185

6/24/89

The surprise of last spring became the surprise of the 2012 pitching staff.

Tanner Scheppers

R-R

6-4

220

1/17/87

Expected to be on Opening Day roster, but needs good spring to cement spot.

Joakim Soria

R-R

6-3

200

5/18/84

Former All-Star closer (Tommy John surgery) likely won't be ready until June.

Matt West

R-R

6-1

200

11/21/88

Converted third baseman is recovering from Tommy John surgery.

Coty Woods

R-R

6-2

190

5/14/88

Rangers liked him enough to select him in the Rule 5 draft.

Name

B-T

Ht.

Wt.

Birth date

Comment

A.J. Pierzynski

L-R

6-3

235

12/30/76

Veteran provides a left-handed bat and an everyday presence.

Geovany Soto

R-R

6-1

220

1/20/83

Says he wants to prove that he can be much better than in 2012.

Name

B-T

Ht.

Wt.

Birth date

Comment

Elvis Andrus

R-R

6-0

200

8/26/88

Shortstop's long-term future is uncertain, but Rangers glad to still have him.

Adrian Beltre

R-R

5-11

220

4/7/79

Undisputed best player on the team is game's top all-around third baseman.

Lance Berkman

S-L

6-1

220

2/10/76

Rangers betting DH/first baseman has another great season in reserve.

Leury Garcia

S-R

5-7

153

3/18/91

Not necessarily a roster long shot to be a utility player.

Ian Kinsler

R-R

6-0

200

6/22/82

Offense needs its leadoff hitter to rebound from down 2012.

Mitch Moreland

L-L

6-2

230

8/6/85

First baseman could be getting his final chance in Arlington.

Mike Olt

R-R

6-2

210

8/27/88

Rangers' No. 2 prospect could make a splash in right field.

Jurickson Profar

S-R

6-0

165

2/20/93

Baseball's top prospect could start at Round Rock but likely won't be there long.

Name

B-T

Ht.

Wt.

Birth date

Comment

Engel Beltre

L-L

6-2

180

11/1/89

Hard to believe the Mayor of Frisco is still only 23.

Julio Borbon

L-L

6-0

195

2/20/86

Whatever happened to the Rangers' center fielder of the future?

Nelson Cruz

R-R

6-2

240

7/1/80

A dark cloud -- a 50-game suspension -- hangs over right field.

Craig Gentry

R-R

6-2

190

11/29/83

A nice 2012 campaign has left him in the mix in center field.

Leonys Martin

L-R

6-2

190

3/6/88

Look for the Cuban defector to find success this season.

David Murphy

L-L

6-4

205

10/18/81

He's always wanted to be an everyday player. Here's his chance.

Name

B-T

Ht.

Wt.

Birth date

Comment

Collin Balester

R-R

6-5

200

6/6/86

Has posted a 5.30 career ERA in 185 innings with Washington and Detroit.

Jacob Brigham

R-R

6-3

210

2/10/88

He's back in the organization, and back at full strength.

Cody Buckel

R-R

6-1

186

6/18/92

Rangers Minor League Pitcher of Year for 2012 is rewarded.

Neal Cotts

L-L

6-1

200

3/25/80

His injury last spring opened spot for Robbie Ross.

Kyle McClellan

R-R

6-2

215

6/12/84

He's the nonroster invite with best chance to make club.

Evan Meek

R-R

6-0

225

5/12/83

Former All-Star also has good chance for Opening Day spot.

Yonata Ortega

R-R

6-1

220

11/11/86

Some in organization thought Ortega could be lost in Rule 5 draft.

Nate Robertson

R-L

6-2

225

9/3/77

Veteran once surrendered six homers in a game at Rangers Ballpark.

Yoshinori Tateyama

R-R

5-10

165

12/26/75

Nice guy who will likely start season at Triple A Round Rock.

Nick Tepesch

R-R

6-4

225

10/12/88

Worked first 7 1/3 innings of combined no-hitter last year at Myrtle Beach.

Randy Wells

R-R

6-5

230

8/28/82

Elbow injury cut short 2012 season with Cubs.

Johan Yan

R-R

6-3

185

9/27/88

Posted a 1.53 ERA in 21 games in the Dominican Winter League.

Name

B-T

Ht.

Wt.

Birth date

Comment

Juan Apodaca

R-R

5-11

180

7/15/86

Career minor-leaguer had a .407 OBP last year in Cubs organization.

Jose Felix

R-R

5-10

200

6/28/88

"Chief" returns to big-league camp to provide depth.

Konrad Schmidt

R-R

5-10

230

8/2/84

Snatched from the Arizona organization, he has 15 career big-league at-bats.

Eli Whiteside

R-R

6-2

220

10/22/79

He rode the waiver wire four times before sticking with Rangers.

Name

B-T

Ht.

Wt.

Birth date

Comment

Brandon Allen

L-R

6-2

235

2/12/86

Conroe native played only 10 big-league games last year.

Jeff Baker

R-R

6-2

210

6/21/81

Played most of his games in outfield in 2012.

Brandon Snyder

R-R

6-2

215

11/23/86

Made Opening Day roster last year, also can play outfield.

Yangervis Solarte

S-R

5-11

195

7/7/87

Rangers like his bat, but he can't play shortstop capably.

Name

B-T

Ht.

Wt.

Birth date

Comment

James Adduci

L-L

6-2

210

5/15/85

Had a nice 2012 season (.289/.371/.419) in Cubs organization.

Joey Butler

R-R

6-2

210

3/12/86

Round Rock's most productive player in 2012 gets internal invitation.

Aaron Cunningham

R-R

5-11

195

4/24/86

Alaska native has had plate issues the past two seasons (.176 average).