WILLIE CALHOUN NEWS

Deserves better Calhoun went 1-for-3 in Saturday's 2-0 win over Oakland.

Impact Calhoun delivered just his fourth base hit -- a 106.8 mph single -- over 29 at-bats and is slashing .138/.286/.310, but looking deeper, he deserves better results. His expected rates in average (.263), weighted on-base (.369) and slugging (.452) tell a different story. Calhoun's .120 BABIP is playing a role, but he's also proven to be a more patient hitter in 2022. His 17.1 BB% and 8.6 K% are upper echelon.

APRIL 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brad Miller single, replay, help Rangers edge A's 2-0

Brad Miller hit a key single in the eighth inning that drove in two runs after a replay review initiated by the umpires, and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 2-0

APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Thursday Calhoun isn't starting Thursday's game against Seattle.

Impact Calhoun has started against just one left-hander this year, and he'll take a seat with southpaw Marco Gonzales starting for the Mariners on Thursday. Andy Ibanez will serve as the designated hitter while Charlie Culberson starts at third base.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Calhoun will sit against southpaw Robbie Ray and the Mariners on Tuesday.

Impact Calhoun has now been on the bench against four of the five lefties Texas has faced this season. Andy Ibanez will rest his legs as the designated hitter, with Charlie Culberson starting at third base.

APRIL 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani homers again, Syndergaard pitches Angels past Rangers

Shohei Ohtani hit his third home run in two games, Noah Syndergaard won a matchup of local pitchers and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Texas Rangers 7-2

APRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets breather Friday Calhoun isn't starting Friday's game against the Angels.

Impact Calhoun will get a day off in Friday's matchup since left-hander Reid Detmers is on the mound for the Angels. Nick Solak will serve as the designated hitter and bat seventh.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yanked early for PH Calhoun started in left field and went 1-for-2 with a walk, a double and a run scored in Thursday's 10-5 win over the Angels.

Impact Calhoun was having a good night against right-handed starter Shohei Ohtani but was removed for a pinch hitter in the fifth inning, after the Angels brought in lefty reliever Brian Moran. It seemed harsh with the Rangers leading 8-2 at the time, but Texas manager Chris Woodward has always been aggressive with matchups and is in the habit of limiting Calhoun's exposure to lefties. That's something to consider when making out daily fantasy lineups.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heim puts on show with 5 RBIs off Ohtani in Rangers 10-5 win

Jonah Heim hit an early grand slam off Shohei Ohtani and the Texas Rangers went on to a 10-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels

APRIL 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers as pinch hitter Calhoun came off the bench Monday against the Rockies and went 1-for-1 with a home run as a pinch hitter.

Impact Calhoun couldn't have gone yard at a better time for the Rangers, as he launched his solo shot to right field with two outs in the bottom of the ninth. His efforts were not enough to lift Texas to victory, however, as the Rockies still closed the game out in extras. Calhoun has not started against southpaws this season, but he should be back into the starting lineup when the Rangers face a righty -- which could be the case Tuesday in the second game of the series against Colorado, as Chad Kuhl is expected to take the mound.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rox win game-ending review in 10th, spoil Texas' home opener

Jose Iglesias’ fourth hit was a tiebreaking RBI single in the 10th inning and the Colorado Rockies won a game-ending replay challenge to beat Texas 6-4, spoiling the Rangers’ home...

APRIL 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out against lefty again Calhoun is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers.

Impact With the Rangers facing a southpaw starter (Austin Gomber) for the second straight day, the lefty-hitting Calhoun will head to the bench once again. Andy Ibanez will handle designated-hitter duties while Calhoun sits.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup vs. southpaw Calhoun is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Calhoun was in the lineup as the designated hitter the first two games of the season but went 0-for-8, and he's on the bench Sunday with left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu pitching for Toronto. Catcher Mitch Garver will serve as the designated hitter in the series finale while Jonah Heim works behind the plate.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Named to roster Calhoun will be on the Opening Day roster, independent baseball journalist Jeff Wilson reports.

Impact Calhoun was informed by manager Chris Woodward that he's made the roster, which makes official what everyone presumed. On Monday, Calhoun started at designated hitter, his expected role entering the regular season, and went 1-for-3 in a game against the Padres. The lefty-hitting outfielder hasn't done much at the plate this spring to earn the starting DH job, slashing .235 /.278/.602 over 36 plate appearances, but the Rangers hope to resurrect the Calhoun who hit 21 home runs over 83 games in 2019 before injuries derailed his career.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 30, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Injuries in rearview, Calhoun eyes big '22 SURPRISE, Ariz. -- For the last two seasons, Willie Calhoun has worn a C-flap batting helmet. He thought in 2020 that switching to it would...

MARCH 22, 2022 • MLB.COM

Reaches deal with Texas Calhoun and the Rangers agreed Tuesday on a one-year, $1.3 million contract to avoid arbitration, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Calhoun's lack of defensive utility and poor track record of durability over the past two seasons were likely prominent factors in him securing only a modest payout in his first year of salary arbitration. Coming off a 2021 season in which he hit .250 with six home runs over 284 plate appearances, Calhoun is expected to serve as the Rangers' primary starting designated hitter against right-handed pitching during the upcoming season.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in win Calhoun went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-2 win over Cleveland.

Impact Calhoun led off the home first by wrapping a ball around the right-field foul pole to stake the Rangers to an early lead. The homer represented Calhoun's first since May 17 and his sixth of the season. Since returning from a forearm injury this September, the outfielder is hitting a solid .250.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lyles' pitching, Heim's homer lead Rangers past Indians 7-2

Jordan Lyles closed his season by allowing only two hits in seven innings and rookie Jonah Heim broke a fourth-inning tie with a three-run home run to help the Texas Rangers beat t...

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting against southpaw Calhoun is not starting Tuesday against the Angels.

Impact Calhoun will once again move back to the bench against a lefty starter (Packy Naughton) after going 3-for-8 with a double, triple and two RBI during the previous two contests. Andy Ibanez will shift to DH as Nick Solak starts at the keystone.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ibáñez leads 99-loss Rangers over 106-loss Orioles 7-4

Andy Ibáñez hit a two-run homer and the Texas Rangers avoided their 100th loss for at least a day by beating the Baltimore Orioles 7-4 for a four-game split

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers rally past Orioles, 8-5

Adolis García hit a go-ahead two-run double in a five-run ninth inning and the Texas Rangers snapped a five-game losing streak with 8-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting again Friday Calhoun is not starting Friday against Baltimore.

Impact Calhoun was not in Thursday's starting nine, but he did record a single in two at-bats off the bench. He'll begin Friday's game on the bench once again with Baltimore sending lefty Alexander Wells to the bump. Nick Solak draws the start at second base, moving Andy Ibanez to designated hitter.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Calhoun isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Calhoun went 1-for-8 with an RBI and a strikeout across the last two games, and he'll retreat to the bench in Thursday's series opener. Isiah Kiner-Falefa will serve as the designated hitter while Nick Solak enters the lineup at second base.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Monday Calhoun isn't starting Monday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Calhoun had started each of the last five games, and he went 6-for-17 with a double, a run, an RBI and a walk. Andy Ibanez will serve as the designated hitter while Nick Solak starts at second base.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Removed for pinch hitter Calhoun went 1-for-1 with a walk before being removed for a pinch hitter in the sixth inning of Saturday's 2-1 win over the White Sox.

Impact Calhoun is a career .233 hitter (.687 OPS) against left-handers and was removed once White Sox southpaw Garret Crochet entered the game. The Rangers have always been cognizant of Calhoun's splits and will continue to be as they evaluate him for a spot on the 2022 roster. His defense isn't considered everyday worthy, so it's vital that Calhoun hit consistently regardless of an opponent's throwing hand.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE