Texas Rangers Unveil Adrian Beltré Bronze Statue Arlington

The Texas Rangers recently unveiled a life-sized bronze statue of Hall of Fame third baseman Adrián Beltré at Globe Life Field, immortalizing his iconic batting stance with one knee on the ground. Beltré, who played eight of his 21 major league seasons with the Rangers and was the first Dominican player to reach 3,000 career hits, expressed gratitude and amazement at the honor, highlighting the detailed process of creating the statue with artist Mike Tabor. The statue is positioned to appear as if Beltré is glancing toward the old Arlington ballpark, where he achieved multiple career milestones including three MLB record-tying cycles. This tribute places Beltré alongside other Rangers legends Nolan Ryan and Iván "Pudge" Rodríguez, who also have statues outside the stadium. Alongside the unveiling, the Rangers organized ceremonies and distributed replica statues to fans, with Beltré participating in autograph signings and ceremonial events. The statue reflects Beltré's lasting impact on the franchise and North Texas sports culture, celebrating his achievements and legacy.