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On Saturday afternoon, Elvis Andrus received the highest honor a Texas Rangers player can earn: induction into the Rangers Hall of Fame. The emotional ceremony took place at Globe Life Field before the game against the Mariners, which the home team won 3–2.
Records and legacy in Texas of Elvis Andrus
Andrus, 36, played 12 seasons with the Rangers (2009–2020), starting 1,605 games at shortstop—the most at any position in franchise history. He also leads the club in stolen bases (305) and ranks top three in hits (1,743), runs (893), triples (48), and sacrifice bunts (100).
¡Elvis Andrus al HOF! El venezolano fue exaltado al Salón de la Fama de los Texas Rangers 🇻🇪🔝
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A speech from the heart
“Today is a celebration in heaven,” Andrus said, visibly moved. He thanked his mother Elvia, his late father Emilio, his siblings, his wife Cori, and his children. He also paid tribute to his brother Erold, who once shared the field with him in a 2011 spring training game.
Beltré, Young, and eternal bonds
The most symbolic moment came when Adrián Beltré, his longtime friend and former teammate, helped him into the Hall of Fame blazer. Alongside Michael Young and Mitch Moreland, they recreated an infield throw-around as the ceremonial first pitch.
“He’s one of the best players to ever wear a Rangers uniform,” Beltré said.
Career and retirement
Andrus also played for the Oakland Athletics and Chicago White Sox, officially retiring in 2024 after signing a one-day contract with Texas. He now works as a TV analyst for Rangers broadcasts.
A Venezuelan among legends
With this honor, Andrus becomes the eighth Venezuelan immortalized by an MLB franchise, joining names like Luis Aparicio, David Concepción, Bob Abreu, Johan Santana, and Omar Vizquel.