2003 Texas Rangers season

The Texas Rangers 2003 season involved the Rangers finishing fourth in the American League West with a record of 71 wins and 91 losses.

Preseason

 * October 3, 2002: John Rocker was released by the Rangers.
 * December 6, 2002: Travis Hafner and Aaron Myette were traded by the Rangers to the Cleveland Indians for Einar Díaz and Ryan Drese.
 * December 23, 2002: Ugueth Urbina was signed as a free agent with the Rangers.

Opening Day starters

 * Einar Díaz, C
 * Rafael Palmeiro, 1B
 * Michael Young, 2B
 * Hank Blalock, 3B
 * Alex Rodriguez, SS
 * Carl Everett, LF
 * Doug Glanville, CF
 * Juan González, RF
 * Rubén Sierra, DH
 * Ismael Valdez, RHP

Transactions

 * May 9, 2003: Alan Benes was sent to the Texas Rangers by the Chicago Cubs as part of a conditional deal.
 * June 3, 2003: Ian Kinsler was drafted by the Rangers in the 17th round of the 2003 amateur draft. Player signed June 24, 2003.
 * July 11, 2003: Ugueth Urbina was traded by the Rangers to the Florida Marlins for Adrián González, Ryan Snare, and Will Smith (minors).

Starters by position
''Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in''

Other batters
''Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg. = Batting average; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in''

Starting pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

Other pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; IP = Innings pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

Relief pitchers
Note: G = Games pitched; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts

Awards and honors

 * Alex Rodriguez, American League Most Valuable Player Award
 * Alex Rodriguez, Hank Aaron Award
 * Alex Rodriguez, A.L. Home Run Champ
 * Alex Rodriguez, SS, AL Gold Glove
 * Alex Rodriguez, Silver Slugger Award

All-Star Game

Farm system
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Spokane