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Ruben Sierra, a dynamic switch-hitter from Puerto Rico, made his Major League Baseball debut with the Texas Rangers. Known for his powerful bat and strong arm, Sierra quickly became a fan favorite. His early years with the Rangers were marked by impressive performances, including a standout season in 1989 when he led the American League in RBIs and
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These percentile rankings are a score to indicate how Ruben Sierra ranks among all historic players for several skill categories. For example, a percentile of "85% Power" would indicate a player among the top 15% of players in raw batting power, and a percentile of "Speed 3%" would indicate a player that is among the slowest players in the history of the game. These percentiles are entirely based on career statistical accomplishments for players with over 500 games played or 500 innings pitched, so may not accurately reflect an intangible ability.
Batting & Fielding Skills
Contact
63%
Power
86%
Bunting
24%
Drag
43%
Vision
44%
Discipline
34%
Clutch
95%
Durability
39%
Speed
63%
Arm Str
87%
Arm Acc
25%
Reaction
33%
Fielding
27%
Stealing
69%
Baserunning
66%
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2001-Oct-05 • TEX/SEA • Texas Rangers vs Seattle Mariners - 115th Win - Radio Broadcast / On October 5th, 2001, the Texas Rangers faced off against the Seattle Mariners in what would become a significant game in Major League Baseball history. The Mariners were on the cusp of an unprecedented achievement, aiming for their 115th win of the season, a feat that would tie them with the 1906 Chicago Cubs for the most regular-season wins in MLB history. The Texas Rangers, though not in contention for the playoffs, were eager to play the spoiler and deny the Mariners this record-setting victory. The crisp, autumnal air of October baseball was heavy with anticipation as the game unfolded, a tension that was only heightened by the recent events of 9/11, which had led to a temporary suspension of the season and had imbued the game with a greater sense of unity and national pride.