The Texas Collegiate League would like to congratulate Rusty Greer for his career accomplishments and his induction into the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame.  Greer’s tremendous contributions to the Texas Rangers’ franchise were acknowledged on Saturday night, when he is inducted into the Rangers Hall of Fame in pregame ceremonies before their game at Rangers Ballpark in

Arlington . Greer’s name will be added to the tremendous list of the most recognized Rangers’ like Nolan Ryan, Charlie Hough, Jim Sundberg, Buddy Bell, Ferguson Jenkins and John Wetteland in the Rangers’ Hall of Fame.The Rangers’ crowd favorite literally laid his body on the line with spectacular catches in the field and daring base running during his nine-season baseball career from 1994-2002. He was among American League rookie leaders in ’94 with a .314 batting average, 16 doubles, 10 homers, and 46 RBIs in 80 games. From 1995-99 Greer averaged just under 20 homers per season (93 in five years), drove in 100 or more runs three times, had a slugging percentage at or near .500 each season, and was among the Top Three in almost every offensive category for Texas’ playoff-contending teams. He belted a career-high 26 home runs in ’97 and batted in 108 runs while playing in 155 games in 1998. His arm accuracy and fielding skills continued to develop throughout the late 1990s and twice he had nine outfield assists. The Ozark,

Ala. , native also was a key backup first baseman in three of his nine Ranger campaigns.Although his first season as a head coach in the TCL for the Colleyville LoneStars’ didn’t map out according to plan (17-22 record), Greer found one thing that eased his mind.”This season made me realize that being a coach is what I want to do,” Greer said.  “I plan on returning to the LoneStars’ next season.”Click here to read Greer’s acceptance speech.