| Club Records -- Batting | Year |
|---|---|
| Highest Batting Average -- .293 | 1999 |
| Lowest Batting Avg. -- .217 | 1972 |
| Highest Slugging PCT. -- .479 | 1999 |
| Lowest Slugging Pct. -- .290 | 1972 |
| Most Games -- 163 | 1980, '83, '96 |
| Fewest Games, Season -- 154 | 1972 |
| Most At-Bats -- 5,716 | 2005 |
| Fewest At-Bats -- 5,029 | 1972 |
| Most Runs -- 945 | 1999 |
| Fewest Runs -- 461 | 1972 |
| Most Hits -- 1,653 | 1999 |
| Fewest Hits -- 1,092 | 1972 |
| Most Extra Base Hits -- 595 | 2001 |
| Fewest Extra Base Hits -- 239 | 1972 |
| Most Total Bases -- 2,705 | 1999 |
| Fewest Total Bases -- 1,460 | 1972 |
| Most Doubles -- 330 | 2000 |
| Fewest Doubles -- 166 | 1972 |
| Most Triples -- 46 | 1975, '89 |
| Fewest Triples -- 17 | 1972, '75 |
| Most Runs Batted In -- 897 | 1999 |
| Fewest Runs Batted In -- 424 | 1972 |
| Most Home Runs -- 260 | 2005 |
| Fewest Home Runs -- 56 | 1972 |
| Most Home Runs, Season at A.S. -- 93 | 1987 |
| Most Home Runs, Season on Road -- 127 | 1999 |
| Most Home Runs, Season, both clubs in Arlington -- 245 |
2002 |
| Most Home Runs, Season by Opponent -- 222 | 2001 |
| Most Solo Home Runs, Season -- *161 | 2001 |
| Most Pinch-Hit Home Runs, Season -- 7 | 1980 |
| Most Home Runs by DH, Season -- 43 | 1999 |
| Most Home Runs by Infield, Season -- *156 | 2001 |
| Fewest Home Runs by DH, Season -- 6 | 1989 |
| Most Grand Slams, Season -- 8 | 1999 |
| Most Inside the Park Home Runs, Season -- 3 | 1977 and 1987 |
| Most Grand Slams, Season, by Opponent -- 9 | 1988 |
| Most Individual Multi-Homer Games, Season -- 22 | 2001 |
| Most Home Runs in One Month -- 55 | August, 1999 |
| Most Home Runs in One Month, Opponent -- 50 | August, 2001 |
| Most Consecutive Games, one or more Home Runs -- *27 |
(55 Home Runs), Aug. 11-Sept. 9, 2002 |
| Most Home Runs in Consecutive Games Streak -- *55 | (27 games.), Aug. 11-Sept. 9, 2002 |
| Most Players, 40 or More Home Runs, Season -- **2 | 2001; 2002 |
| Most Players, 30 or More Home Runs, Season -- 3 | 1993; 1999 |
| Most Players, 20 or More Home Runs, Season -- 7 | 2005 |
| Most Players, 10 or More Home Runs, Season -- 10 | 2005 |
| Most Home Runs, Season vs. One Opponent -- 37 | Oak., 2001 (19 games) |
| Most Home Runs, Season vs. One Opponent, Arlington -- 19 |
Oak., 2001 (10 games) |
| Most Home Runs, Season vs. One Opponent, Road -- 18 |
Oak. 2001 (9 games) |
| Most Home Runs, Season by One Opponent -- 32 | Sea., 2001 (20 games) (10 Arl., 10 Sea.) |
| Most Home Runs, Season by One Opponent, Arlington -- 19 |
Oak., 2001 (10 games) |
| Most Home Runs, Season by One Opponent, Road -- 15 |
Cle., 1994 (6 games); Det., 1994 (6 games); Ana., 2000 (6 games); Sea., 2001 (10 games) |
| Most Game-winning RBI-- 88 | 1996 |
| Fewest Game-winning RBI -- 59 | 1982 |
| Most Sacrifice Hits-- 116 | 1977 |
| Fewest Sacrifice Hits -- 9 | 2005 |
| Most Sacrifice Flies-- 69 | 1996 |
| Fewest Sacrifice Flies -- 32 | 1982, 2005 |
| Most Hit By Pitch -- 75 | 2001 |
| Fewest Hit By Pitch -- 20 | 1984 |
| Most Bases On Balls -- 660 | 1996 |
| Fewest Bases On Balls -- 420 | 1984 |
| Most Intentional Bases on Balls -- 56 | 1993 |
| Fewest Intentional Bases on Balls -- 22 | 1982 |
| Most Strikeouts -- 1,116 | 1997 |
| Fewest Strikeouts -- 589 | 1980 |
| Most Stolen Bases -- 196 | 1978 |
| Fewest Stolen Bases -- 62 | 2002 |
| Most Caught Stealing -- 91 | 1978 |
| Fewest Caught Stealing -- 26 | 1996 |
| Most Grounded-into Double Play -- 161 | 2000 |
| Fewest Grounded-into Double Play -- 91 | 2004 |
| Most Left On Base -- 1,253 | 1996 |
| Fewest Left On Base -- 1,034 | 1993 |
| Most Times Shut Out -- 27 | 1972 |
| Fewest Times Shut Out -- 1 | 2001 |
| Most Runs, Month -- 185 | Aug. 1977 |
| Highest Batting Avg., Month -- .325 | April 1998 |
| Most Consecutive Games, Extra-base hit -- 89 | April 24-Aug. 1,2002 |
| Most Games, 10+ Runs -- 21 | 1996, '99 |
| Most Players, 100+ RBIs -- 4 | 1999 |
| Most RBI, DHs -- 138 | 1999 |
| Most Players, .300+ Avg. -- 4 | 1998, '99 |
| Most Players, 100+ Hits -- **9 | 1996, '99 |
| *Major League Record, **Ties Major League Record, ++Ties AL Record Note: Records for fewest batting totals do not include 1981 (105 games), 1994 (114 games) or 1995 (144 games) seasons when players' strikes occurred. The Rangers also played 154 games in 1972 and 161 games in 1985 due to players' strikes. Note: Arlington records: Arlington Stadium (1972-93); The Ballpark in Arlington (Since 1994) |
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| Individual Records -- Batting | Player(s) | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Batting Average -- .341 | Julio Franco | 1991 |
| Highest Slugging Percentage -- .643 | Juan Gonzalez | 1996 |
| Highest On-Base Percentage -- .432 | Toby Harrah | 1985 |
| Most Games -- 163 | Al Oliver | 1980 |
| Most At-Bats -- 691 | Michael Young | 2006 |
| Most Hits -- 221 | Michael Young | 2005 |
| Most Singles -- 165 | Mickey Rivers | 1980 |
| Most Doubles -- 52 | Michael Young | 2006 |
| Most Triples -- 14 | Ruben Sierra | 1989 |
| Most Home Runs -- 57 | Alex Rodriguez | 2002 |
| Most Home Runs, Season by RH Batter -- 57 |
Alex Rodriguez | 2002 |
| Most Home Runs, Season by LH Batter -- 47 |
Rafael Palmeiro | 1999; 2001 |
| Most Home Runs, Season by Switch-Hitter -- 43 |
Mark Teixeira | 2005 |
| Most Home Runs, Season at A.S. -- 24 |
Juan Gonzalez | 1993 |
| Most Home Runs, Season at TBIA -- 34 |
Alex Rodriguez | 2002 |
| Most Home Runs, Season on Road -- 26 |
Alex Rodriguez | 2001 |
| Most Home Runs, Season by Rookie -- 30 |
Pete Incaviglia | 1986 |
| Most Home Runs, Grand Slams, Season -- 3 |
Jeff Burroughs Larry Parrish Rafael Palmeiro |
1973 1982 1999 |
| Most Grand Slams, One Month -- 15 |
Juan Gonzalez Rafael Palmeiro Alex Rodriguez |
July, 1996 August, 1999 August 2003 |
| Most Consecutive Games, Hit Home Runs -- 7 |
4 times; last: Kevin Mench | April 21-28, 2006 |
| Most Home Runs in Two Consecutive Games -- **5 |
Alex Rodriguez | Aug. 17-18, 2002 |
| Most Home Runs in Three Consecutive Games -- ++6 |
Alex Rodriguez | Aug. 16-17-18, 2002 |
| Most Home Runs, One Series -- 6 | Alex Rodriguez | vs. Tor., Aug. 16-18, 2002 (3g) |
| Most Multi-Homer Games, Season -- 10 | Alex Rodriguez | 2002 |
| Most Home Runs vs. One Opponent, Season -- 10 |
Rafael Palmeiro | vs. Sea., 2001 |
| Most Home Runs Season, by Opponent -- 9 |
Reggie Jackson | Oak., 1974 |
| Most Home Runs Season, by Opponent, in Arlington -- 6 |
John Mayberry Tino Martinez |
K.C., 1975 N.Y., 1999 |
| Most, One Series by Opponent in Arlington -- 5 |
John Mayberry Carlos Delgado |
K.C., July 1-3, 1975 (3 g) Tor., Aug. 6-9, 1999 (4 g) |
| Most Home Runs Lifetime by Opponent -- 45 |
Reggie Jackson | 24 at A.S.; 8 at Oak., 4 at N.Y.; 9 at Cal. |
| Most, Pinch-Hit Home Runs, Season -- 3 | Darrell Porter | 1987 |
| Most, Pinch-Hit Home Runs, Lifetime -- 6 | Geno Petralli | -- |
| Most Home Runs Season, by DH -- **37 | Rafael Palmeiro | 1999 |
| Most Seasons, 20 Home Runs or More -- 9 | Juan Gonzalez | 1991-93, 1995-99, 2003 |
| Most Consecutive Seasons, 20 Home Runs or More -- 5 |
Pete Incaviglia Juan Gonzalez Ivan Rodriguez |
1986-1990 1995-1999 1997-2001 |
| Youngest to Hit a Home Run -- 19 yrs., 9 mos. |
Ivan Rodriguez | vs. KC, Aug. 30, 1991 |
| Most Extra Base Hits -- 97 | Juan Gonzalez | 1998 |
| Most Total Bases -- 393 | Alex Rodriguez | 2001 |
| Most Runs Batted In, RH Batter -- 157 | Juan Gonzalez | 1998 |
| Most Runs Batted In, LH Batter -- 148 | Rafael Palmeiro | 1999 |
| Most Runs Batted In, Switch-Hitter -- 144 | Mark Teixeira | 2005 |
| Most Runs Batted In, Rookie -- 88 | Pete Incaviglia | 1986 |
| Most Runs Batted In, DH -- 115 | Rafael Palmeiro | 1999 |
| Most Game Winning RBI -- 20 | Rafael Palmeiro | 1999 |
| Most Runs -- 133 | Alex Rodriguez | 2001 |
| Most Bases On Balls -- 113 | Toby Harrah | 1985 |
| Most Intentional Bases On Balls -- 22 | Rafael Palmeiro | 1993 |
| Most Strikeouts -- 185 | Pete Incaviglia | 1986 |
| Most Sacrifice Bunts -- 40 | Bert Campaneris | 1977 |
| Most Sacrifice Flies -- 12 | Jeff Burroughs Ruben Sierra Juan Gonzalez |
1974 1987 1999 |
| Most Hit By Pitch -- 16 | Alex Rodriguez | 2001 |
| Most Stolen Bases -- 52 | Bump Willis | 1978 |
| Most Caught Stealing -- 21 | Otis Nixon | 1995 |
| Fewest Caught Stealing (Min. 20 att.) -- 2 |
Oddibe McDowell (26 att.) David Hulse |
1987 1994 |
| Highest Success Rate, Stolen Bases (Min. 10 SB) -- .923 (24-26) |
Oddibe McDowell | 1987 |
| Most, Grounded-into Double Play -- 31 | Ivan Rodriguez | 1999 |
| Fewest, Grounded-into Double Play -- 2 | Tom Goodwin (520 AB) | 1998 |
| Consecutive Game Batting Streak -- 28 | Gabe Kapler | July 17-Aug. 15, 2000 |
| Consecutive Games Reach Base (H, Bases on Balls, HP) -- 46 |
Julio Franco | July 28-Sept. 19, 1993 |
| Successive Games Batting In Runs -- 11 | Larry Parrish (18 RBIs) | June 10-20, 1984 |
| Most Successive Pinch Hits -- +7 | Bill Stein | April 14-May 25, 1981 |
| Most Consecutive Strikeouts -- 8 | Dave Hostetler | April 17-21, 1983 |
| Most Consecutive Games, Extra Base Hits -- 8 |
Ruben Sierra | June 27-July 5, 1990 |
| Most Consecutive Multi-Hit Games -- 9 | Rusty Greer | June 17-27, 2000 |
| Highest Batting Average, Month -- .472 (34-72) |
Mark McLemore | June 1996 |
| Most RBI, Month -- 39 | Rafael Palmeiro | August, 1999 |
| Most Stolen Bases, Month -- 16 | Otis Nixon | September, 1995 |
| Most Seasons, 100 Or More RBI -- 7 | Juan Gonzalez | 1991-93, 1996-99 |
| **Ties Major League Record, *Major League Record, +American League Record, ++Ties AL Record Note: Arlington records: Arlington Stadium (1972-93); The Ballpark in Arlingtn (Since 1994) |
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| Club Records -- Pitching | Year |
|---|---|
| Lowest ERA -- 3.31 | 1983 |
| Highest ERA -- 5.71 | 2001 |
| Most Relief Appearances -- *487 | 2002 |
| Fewest Relief Appearances -- 170 | 1978 |
| Most Complete Games -- 63 | 1976 |
| Fewest Complete Games -- 2 | 2005 |
| Fewest Complete Games SHO -- ++0 | 1987, 2000 |
| Most Consecutive Games, None Complete -- 110 | April 14-Aug. 17, 2000 |
| Most Shutouts -- 17 | 1977 |
| Fewest Shutouts -- 3 | 1992, 2001 |
| Most Consecutive Games, No SHO -- 120 | May 21-Oct. 4, 1992 |
| Most Saves -- 52 | 2004 |
| Fewest Saves -- 12 | 1974 |
| Most Innings Pitched -- 1,479 | 1991 |
| Fewest Innings Pitched -- 1,375 | 1972 |
| Most Hits Allowed -- 1,683 | 2000 |
| Fewest Hits Allowed -- 1,258 | 1972 |
| Most Runs Allowed -- 974 | 2000 |
| Fewest Runs Allowed -- 609 | 1983 |
| Most Earned Runs Allowed -- 913 | 2001 |
| Fewest Earned Runs Allowed -- 540 | 1972, 1983 |
| Most Home Runs Allowed -- 222 | 2001 |
| Fewest Home Runs Allowed -- 92 | 1972 |
| Most Hit By Pitch -- 76 | 2002 |
| Fewest Hit By Pitch -- 24 | 1978 |
| Most Bases On Balls -- 760 | 1987 |
| Fewest Bases On Balls -- 421 | 1978 |
| Most Intentional Bases on Balls -- 74 | 1972 |
| Fewest Intentional Bases on Balls -- 23 | 1999 |
| Most Strikeouts -- 1,112 | 1989 |
| Fewest Strikeouts -- 690 | 1982 |
| Most Wild Pitches -- +94 | 1986 |
| Fewest Wild Pitches -- 34 | 1982 |
| Most Balks -- 57 | 1988 |
| Fewest Balks -- 2 | 1977, '79, '98, '99 |
| Most Sacrifice Hits -- 116 | 1977 |
| Fewest Sacrifice Hits -- 9 | 2005 |
| Most Sacrifice Flies Allowed -- 69 | 1996 |
| Fewest Sacrifice Flies Allowed -- 39 | 1984 |
| Most Grand Slams Allowed -- ++9 | 1987, '88 |
| Most Rookies, 150 Or More Strikeouts -- +2 | 1986 |
| Most Starters Wins -- 75 | 1996 |
| Most Relief Wins -- 34 | 2004 |
| Most Relief Loses -- +38 | 2002 |
| Most Consecutive Scoreless Innings -- 39 | April 27-May 1, 1981 |
| Most Consecutive Shutouts -- 4 | April 27-30, 1981 |
| Most Consecutive Scoreless Innings vs. One club -- 35 | vs. Bos., April 22-Aug. 14, 1981 |
| Most Consecutive Batters Retired -- 40 | May 3-4, 1996 |
| Most Consecutive Innings, No Home Runs Allowed -- 101 | Aug. 10-23, 1974 |
| Most Pitchers, 15 or More Wins -- 3 | 1996 |
| Most Pitchers, 10 or More Wins -- 5 | 1977, 1990, 1996 |
| Most Pitchers Recording A Win -- 22 | 2004 |
| Most Games, 10 Or More Runs Allowed -- 30 | 2000 |
| ++Ties Major League Record, +Major League Record, *American League Record Note: Records for fewest pitching totals do not include 1981 (105 games), 1994 (114 games) or 1995 (144 games) seasons when players' strikes occurred. The Rangers also played 154 games in 1972 and 161 games in 1985 due to players' strikes. |
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| Individual Records -- Pitching | Player(s) | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Longest Consecutive Win Streaks -- 12 | Bobby Witt | June 28-Sept. 6, 1990 |
| Most Games -- 85 | Mitch Williams | 1987 |
| Most Games, Rookie Season -- +80 | Mitch Williams | 1986 |
| Most Games Started -- 41 | Ferguson Jenkins Jim Bibby |
1974 1974 |
| Most Complete Games -- 29 | Ferguson Jenkins | 1974 |
| Most Successive Complete Games -- 9 | Ferguson Jenkins Gaylord Perry Bobby Witt |
April 6-May 12, 1974 July 6-Aug. 16 1975 July 10-Aug. 24, 1988 |
| Most Innings Pitched -- 328 | Ferguson Jenkins | 1974 |
| Most Wins, RHP -- 25 | Ferguson Jenkins | 1974 |
| Most Wins, LHP -- 18 | Kenny Rogers | 2004 |
| Most Wins, Relief -- 13 | Jim Kern | 1979 |
| Most Wins, Rookie -- 12 | Edwin Correa Kevin Brown Chris Young |
1986 1989 2005 |
| Most Wins, Road -- 11 | Rich Helling | 1998 |
| Most Wins, Month -- 6 | Ferguson Jenkins Kenny Rogers |
Aug. 1974 Aug. 1993 |
| Most Losses -- 19 | Jim Bibby | 1974 |
| Most Decisions -- 38 | Jim Bibby | 1974 |
| Most Saves -- 49 | Francisco Cordero | 2004 |
| Most Games Finished -- 66 | Jeff Russell | 1989 |
| Most Shutouts -- 6 | Ferguson Jenkins Bert Blyleven |
1974 1976 |
| Most Strikeouts, RHP -- 301 | Nolan Ryan | 1989 |
| Most Strikeouts, LHP -- 157 | Jon Matlack | 1978 |
| Most Strikeouts, Rookie -- 189 | Edwin Correa | 1986 |
| Most Bases On Balls, RHP -- 143 | Bobby Witt | 1986 |
| Most Wild Pitches -- 22 | Bobby Witt | 1986 |
| Most Hit Batsmen -- 19 | Charlie Hough | 1987 |
| Most Balks -- 12 | Jose Guzman | 1988 |
| Most Hits -- 286 | Ferguson Jenkins | 1974 |
| Most Runs -- 159 | Charlie Hough | 1987 |
| Most Earned Runs -- 139 | Jim Bibby | 1974 |
| Most Home Runs -- 41 | Rick Helling | 1999 |
| Most Grand Slams -- 3 | Jeff Russell | 1988 |
| Most Sacrifice Hits -- 16 | Jim Umbarger | 1976 |
| Most Sacrifice Flies -- 14 | Charlie Hough | 1987 |
| Lowest ERA (162 IP) -- 2.17 | Mike Paul | 1972 |
| Lowest ERA (100 IP) -- 1.57 | Jim Kern | 1979 |
| Highest ERA (162 IP) -- 5.68 | John Burkett | 1998 |
| Highest Winning Percentage -- .741 (20-7) | Rick Helling | 1988 |
| Consecutive Scoreless Innings -- 39 | Kenny Rogers | May 6-June 1, 1995 |
| Consecutive Shutout Games -- 3 | Charlie Hough | Aug. 28-Sept. 7, 1983 |
| Most Consecutive Batters Retired -- 31 | Ken Hill | May 3-8, 1996 |
| Most Consecutive Batters Retired, Reliever -- 25 |
Jeff Zimmerman | May 8-22, 1999 |
| Most Consecutive Games Pitched As Relief Pitcher -- ++13 |
Dale Mohorcic | Aug. 6-20, 1986 |
| Most Successive Wins -- 12 | Bobby Witt | June 28-Sept. 6, 1990 |
| Most Successive Losses -- 9 | David Clyde | May 24-Oct. 1, 1974 |
| Most 1-0 Games Won -- 4 | Ferguson Jenkins Bert Blyleven |
1976 |
| Best Start Overall -- 9-0 | Jeff Zimmerman | 1979 |
| Best Start, Reliever -- 9-0 | Jeff Zimmerman | 1979 |
| Best Start, Starter -- 6-0 | Jeff Russell Bobby Witt Rick Helling Esteban Loaiza |
1988 1997 1998 1999 |
| Best Start Through 10 Decisions -- 9-1 |
Jim Kern Danny Darwin Roger Pavlik Jeff Zimmerman |
1979 1980 1996 1999 |
| Most Saves Month -- 11 | John Wetteland Jeff Zimmerman |
May, 2000 July, 2000 |
| Most Consecutive Save Opportunities Converted -- 17 |
John Wetteland Jeff Zimmerman |
July 18-Sept. 27, 1999 July 7-Oct. 7, 2001 |
| Oldest Pitcher to Lead League in Innings Pitched -- *39 yrs., 9 mos. |
Charlie Hough | 1987 |
| Oldest Pitcher to Lead League in Strikeouts -- 43 years, 8 mos. |
Nolan Ryan | 1990 |
| Most Starts Beginning Major League Career, No Complete Games -- +55 |
Bobby Witt | April 10, 1986-Sept. 30, 1987 |
| Most Starts, Season, No Complete Games -- 35 |
Rick Helling | 2000 |
| Most Games, 10 or More Strikeouts -- 18 | Nolan Ryan | 1989 |
| Most Games, 10 or More Strikeouts, Career -- 35 |
Nolan Ryan | 1989-93 |
| Most Games Over .500, Season -- 13 | Ferguson Jenkins Rick Helling |
1974 (25-12) 1998 (20-7) |
| ++Ties Major League Record, +Major League Record, **Ties American League Record, *American League Record | ||
