Former MLB player Ivan Rodriguez is most recognized for his tenure with the Texas Rangers. He may have gone to two World Series with the Detroit Tigers and won one with the Miami Marlins, but he will always be identified as a Ranger. Rodriguez had a strong emotional bond with the Rangers following their 52-year absence from the World Series. In his opinion, the Rangers have what it takes to challenge for another title in 2024.

Rodriguez conveyed his joy at the Rangers’ triumph and stressed how it realized everyone’s ambitions who is associated with the organization. The organization has changed, in his opinion, and is now the team to beat. Rodriguez, who works as a special assistant in the front office, thinks the Rangers will be competitive in the coming season.

Rodriguez was a player for the Rangers from 1991 to 2002, and he returned for a brief stint in 2009. Rodriguez left the team in 2012. He continues to be one of the most well-liked players and has a unique place in club history. In 2017, Rodriguez received recognition for donning a Rangers cap on his Hall of Fame induction plaque and for fielding the opening pitch in the World Series Game 1 from former President George W. Bush.

Despite his individual accomplishments—he was named an MVP and won 13 Gold Gloves—Rodriguez never made it to the World Series while playing for the Rangers. They made it to the postseason three times, but they couldn’t go past the AL Division Series opponents, the New York Yankees. But Rodriguez was fulfilled by the Rangers’ success this season, and he gives manager Bruce Bochy credit for instilling a winning mindset in the clubhouse.

Following his 2002 season-ending free agency departure from the Rangers, Rodriguez signed with the Miami Marlins, where he helped them win a World Series. After that, he joined the Detroit Tigers, who he helped win the World Series for the first time since 1984.

Ivan Rodriguez’s tenure with the Texas Rangers defined his career overall, and he is still upbeat about the team’s chances of success in the future.