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After reaching the postseason last year, the Texas Rangers look like a team poised to take the next step in 2016. The Rangers have been the beneficiaries of several strong individual performances and figure to put multiple players in the 2016 MLB All-Star Game. Here are five Rangers who have played like All-Stars in 2016.
5. Ian Desmond
Credit: Joe Camporeale - USATODAY Sports5. Ian Desmond
Desmond's performance this year has been a shock, especially after he got off to a slow start. But with a .291 average and seven home runs, he's turned into one of Texas' most productive hitters and a legitimate All-Star candidate.
4. Martin Perez
Credit: Tim Heitman - USATODAY Sports4. Martin Perez
Perez is having a true breakout season and should be on the All-Star radar. He doesn't have many wins, but after 11 starts he holds a 3.12 ERA and has been a big part of the Rangers having one of the best rotations in baseball.
3. Cole Hamels
Credit: Jake Roth - USATODAY Sports3. Cole Hamels
Hamels is 5-1 and having a typical Hamels-type season, posting a 3.39 ERA and striking out more than a batter per inning. His numbers are great and his name recognition should help him get an All-Star selection this season.
2. Nomar Mazara
Credit: Getty Images2. Nomar Mazara
The rookie right fielder is having an unbelievable season. He has hit the ground running in the big leagues, hitting .299 with nine home runs. Despite being a rookie, Mazara is deserving of serious All-Star consideration.
1. Colby Lewis
Credit: Rick Osentoski - USATODAY Sports1. Colby Lewis
It be such a great story if the 36-year-old Lewis could make his first All-Star team. He's 5-0 and has a 3.09 ERA, and so it's hard to say he's not deserving of a trip to the All-Star game during this most unlikely of career years.
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