Texas Rangers

Paul Goldschmidt, born September 10, 1987, is a prominent American first baseman currently a free agent. Known affectionately as “Goldy,” he has had a successful MLB career with the Arizona Diamondbacks and St. Louis Cardinals. Goldschmidt was lightly recruited from The Woodlands High School in Texas, later playing for the Texas State Bobcats before being selected by the Diamondbacks in the eighth round of the 2009 draft. He debuted in 2011, quickly establishing himself as a power hitter and skilled defender. A multiple-time All-Star and Gold Glove winner, Goldschmidt has also proudly represented the United States in international play.

Personal Information

Team Name: Texas Rangers

League: American League (AL), West Division

Established: 1961 as Washington Senators, relocated and renamed in 1972

Location: Arlington, Texas, within the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area

Current Stadium: Globe Life Field (since 2020)

Former Stadium: Globe Life Park (1994–2019), now Choctaw Stadium

Team Name Origin: Named after the Texas Rangers law enforcement agency

Major Rival: Houston Astros (in-state rivalry)

Notable Achievement: American League champions and playoff appearances

Team Colors: Red, blue, and white

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