AUGUST 1, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
EZEQUIEL DURAN #20 - THIRD BASEMAN - TEXAS RANGERS
3 HR •
20 RBI •
.246 AVG
3 HR
20 RBI
.246 AVG
Rangers Takeaways: Ezequiel Duran's Clutch Gene As Texas returns home from its longest road trip of the season, the rookie infielder is showing more signs that he loves those important mom...
'Special talent' Duran comes up big for Texas ANAHEIM -- Ezequiel Duran stood on second base, smiling wide while doing his and Leody Taveras’ patented celebration for doubles, waving his...
AUGUST 1, 2022 • MLB.COM
Ezequiel Duran Lifts Rangers to Victory The rookie’s ninth-inning double cleaned the bases and allowed Texas to claim a series win over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.
JULY 31, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM
Ezequiel Duran Lifts Rangers to Victory The rookie’s ninth-inning double cleaned the bases and allowed Texas to claim a series win over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.
JULY 31, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Duran rallies Rangers past Angels despite immaculate inning
Ezequiel Duran hit a three-run double in the ninth inning as the Texas Rangers beat the Angels 5-2 despite Los Angeles starter Reid Detmers throwing an immaculate inningJULY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Contributes off bench Duran went 1-for-2 with an RBI in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to Seattle.
Impact Duran, who opened the game on the bench after making five consecutive starts, pinch hit for third baseman Josh Smith with lefty reliever Ryan Borucki on the mound. Duran flied out in his first at-bat but gave Texas a brief lead in the top of the ninth inning with a single, giving him hits all six games since the break. Of the five Rangers to have started at third base in 2022, Duran's the only one who hasn't been subject to the lefty-righty platoon decisions often employed by manager Chris Woodward.
JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Registers third steal Duran went 1-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Mariners.
Impact Duran hit a single and scored on a wild pitch in the third inning. He also walked and stole second in the fourth, giving him three steals in four attempts this year. The infielder has hit safely in all five games since the All-Star break, going 5-for-17 (.294) in that span. He's started at third base in three of those contests, though it doesn't appear the right-handed hitter is getting platooned since he's started against four righties. In 21 contests overall, Duran has a .266/.301/.418 slash line with two home runs, nine RBI and 13 runs scored.
JULY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Makes third straight start Duran started at third base and went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run scored in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Oakland.
Impact Duran, who was called up following the All-Star break, has started all three games since -- once at second base and the last two at third. The righty hitter has been in the lineup against both lefties and righties, and the Rangers may see how he develops in an everyday role. Duran's hit in all three games and, for now, has marginalized Josh Smith and Charlie Culberson.
JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Collects hit, scores run in return Duran started at second base, batted ninth, and went 1-for-4 with a run scored in Thursday's 8-0 win over the Marlins.
Impact Duran was called up from Triple-A Round Rock after the Rangers placed Brad Miller (neck) on the injured list. Marcus Semien, the primary starter at second base, moved to shortstop as Corey Seager got the day off. This is Duran's second stint in the majors this season, and he was one of three members of the lineup -- along with Josh Smith and Elier Hernandez --that are getting their first taste of MLB in 2022. Throw the 23-year-old Leody Taveras in the mix, and a picture of an organization building next year's squad emerges.
JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled, will start Thursday Duran was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday. He'll start at second base and bat ninth in Thursday's game against the Marlins.
Impact The 23-year-old was sent to the minors in late June but will rejoin the Rangers after Brad Miller (neck) was placed on the 10-day injured list. Duran shifted to a platoon role prior to his demotion and will likely serve as a depth infielder during Miller's absence.
JULY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Watch: Ezequiel Duran Makes Triple-A Center Field Debut The Rangers send their No. 4 prospect to Round Rock to get more at-bats and outfield reps
JULY 2, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Moved to Triple-A Duran was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday.
Impact Duran was recently moved into a platoon role, but he will now return to Triple-A. After a hot start following his call up June 4, the 23-year-old went 1-for-15 over his final four games. With Josh H. Smith back from his shoulder injury and Corey Seager and Marcus Semien holding down their respective positions, there simply wasn't anywhere for him to crack the lineup consistently. Duran will remain a top candidate to get recalled in the coming months.
JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Watch: Ezequiel Duran Unleashes One of MLB's 'Hardest' Throws The Rangers rookie is adapting to playing third base and making some of the hardest throws in the Majors
JUNE 23, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Could move into platoon role Duran is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies.
Impact He'll bow out of the starting nine for the second time in three games with the Rangers opposing a right-handed starting pitcher (Kyle Gibson), and Duran's time as an everyday player could be over now that fellow rookie Josh H. Smith (shoulder) is back from the 10-day injured list. Since Smith hits from the left side of the plate, he could end up filling the strong side of a platoon at third base while Duran makes most of his starts at the position versus left-handed pitching. Duran has experience at second base and shortstop, too, but big-ticket offseason pickups Marcus Semien and Corey Seager won't get too many days off when both are healthy. Designated hitter doesn't look like a viable path to playing time either for Duran, as Mitch Garver (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19-related injured list Tuesday and should be a fixture at that spot in the lineup moving forward.
JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Saturday Duran isn't starting Saturday against the Tigers.
Impact Duran is in the midst of a seven-game hitting streak in which he's hit .333 with a homer, a triple, three doubles, seven RBI, six runs and two stolen bases. However, he'll get a day off while Brad Miller shifts to third base with Zach Reks starting in left field.
JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Delivers clutch hit Duran went 1-for-4 with a triple and three RBI in Thursday's 3-1 win over Detroit.
Impact Duran delivered a bases-clearing, two-out triple off Tigers closer Gregory Soto in the top of the ninth inning to give the Rangers a lead that they protected in the bottom half of the frame. It was Texas' 15th come-from-behind victory in 2022. The rookie infielder keeps padding his MLB resume since being called up earlier this month. Duran, who had never played above Double-A at the time of his promotion, is slashing .319/.333/.553 with two home runs, one triple, three doubles, eight RBI, two stolen bases and eight runs scored over 12 games. The black hole that was third base is not an issue at the moment for Texas.
JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Duran, Duran! Rookie's clutch triple seals epic win DETROIT -- The hits just keep coming for Ezequiel Duran. The Rangers’ red-hot rookie padded his steadily growing resume on Thursday night wi...
JUNE 17, 2022 • MLB.COM
Duran hits bases-clearing triple in 9th, Texas beats Tigers
Ezequiel Duran hit a three-run triple with two out in the ninth inning to give the Texas Rangers a 3-1 win over the Detroit TigersJUNE 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Swipes second bag Duran went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in a 4-3 loss to the Astros on Tuesday.
Impact Duran singled to lead off the third inning and came around to score on an RBI single by Marcus Semien. The former would later go on to steal third base off Bryan Abreu after advancing to second on a wild pitch in the seventh. The rookie infielder has only played in 10 games since being called up from the minors June 4, but he already has a couple of home runs and steals. If Duran continues to reach base at anywhere near his current .341 clip, he should continue to find opportunities to run.
JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Swats second homer Duran went 2-for-6 with a three-run home run and was caught stealing in Sunday's 8-6 extra-innings win over the White Sox.
Impact It looked like Duran's three-run homer in the top of the 11th might be the game-winning knock, but the White Sox tied it in the bottom half. It was the second home run for Duran, who has started every game (seven at SS, one at 2B) since being added to the roster, going 10-for-33 during his first stint in the majors. The stolen base attempt was Duran's first as a member of the Rangers; the infielder stole 19 bags (caught nine times) in the minors last season and had seven (caught once) at Double-A Frisco in 2022.
JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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JUNE 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Rangers' May Prospects of Month Led by Ezequiel Duran, three of the four award winners for last month are from Double A Round Rock
JUNE 10, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Collects four hits in doubleheader Duran went 3-for-5 with two runs scored in the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader split with the Guardians. He went 1-for-4 in the first game.
Impact Duran started at second base in the opener then moved to third for the nightcap. The rookie is 6-for-13 with one home run since being called up last weekend. Third base has been a black hole for the Rangers, so there's an opportunity for Duran to stick in the majors, although this is his first experience above Double-A.
JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Clubs first big-league homer Duran went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Mariners.
Impact Duran restored a one-run lead for the Rangers with his seventh-inning blast. He went 0-for-3 with an error in his debut Saturday, but it didn't take long for the top prospect to make an impact. With Andy Ibanez optioned out to Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday, Duran has a chance to establish himself as the starting third baseman while Josh Smith (shoulder) is on the injured list. Charlie Culberson will also be in contention for time at the hot corner, though both he and Duran are right-handed hitters.
JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
In 2nd game, Duran delivers 1st hit, 1st HR ARLINGTON -- Three days ago, Ezequiel Duran was in Wichita, Kan., with the Frisco RoughRiders amid a career year with the Rangers’ Double-A...
JUNE 5, 2022 • MLB.COM
