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Ian Michael Kinsler (Hebrew: איאן קינסלר; born June 22, 1982) is an American-Israeli former professional baseball second baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 14 seasons for the Texas Rangers, Detroit Tigers, Los Angeles Angels, Boston Red …

Belted a leadoff home run on July 9 at Minnesota -- marked the 32nd leadoff home run of his career. Hit a pair of home runs on July 20 vs. Seattle -- the performance was Kinsler's 13th career multi-homer game and his first since September 7, 2011 at Tampa Bay.

Feb 6, 2023 · Ian Kinsler is coming back to where it all started. The Rangers announced Monday morning that Kinsler has rejoined the organization as a special assistant to the general manager. Kinsler will assist Rangers GM Chris Young in many facets of baseball operations.

Dec 27, 2024 · Kinsler iced the series with a two-run homer off Rafael Soriano in the ninth inning of Game 5, turning a 3-1 lead into a 5-1 one. He then helped the Rangers...

Jan 11, 2025 · Ian Kinsler is one of three on the ballot, joining former Arizona State University teammate Dustin Pedroia and Chase Utley. He's also one of 14 players appearing...

Jan 22, 2025 · Chase Utley and Ian Kinsler had virtually identical careers from a stats and awards perspective, but their Hall of Fame cases vary widely.

Jan 6, 2025 · Ian Kinsler, a talented and tenacious second baseman, left an indelible mark on Major League Baseball (MLB) during his 14-year career. Known for his powerful bat, smooth …

Jan 22, 2025 · ARLINGTON, Texas — Former Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler will not be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame after he received just 2.5% of the votes (9) in his first year of...

Ian Kinsler is the first player in Major League history to hit lead-off home runs in his team's first two games of the season! On April 1, 2011, Kinsler hit a 1-0 pitch from Jon Lester deep down the left field line for a "routine" Opening Day lead-off homer.