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1986 Texas Rangers 1986 Texas Rangers
1985/1987
Record 87-75 .537
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Standings 2nd in the AL West (5 games back)
Pythagorean 84-78, 84-78, 84-78
Runs (S/A) 771 / 743
BallparkArlington Stadium
Park FactorsBatting: 102 / Pitching: 103
Attendance1,692,002 (8th) (16th)
Payroll/Avg$6,892,218 / $242,485 (25th)
Spring TrainingPompano Beach, Florida
ManagerBobby Valentine
CoachesArt Howe, Joe Ferguson, Tim Foli, Tom House, Tom Robson
ExecutivesOwner/Chairman/CEO: Eddie Chiles, President/CEO: Michael H. Stone, General Manager: Tom Grieve
Minor Leagues(AAA) Oklahoma City 89ers, (AA) Tulsa Drillers, (A) Daytona Beach Admirals, (A) Salem Redbirds
Radio (WBAP) Eric Nadel, Mark Holtz
TV (KTVT) Bob Carpenter, Steve Busby
Cable TV (HSE) Bob Carpenter, Merle Harmon, Norm Hitzges

The 1986 Texas Rangers went 87-75 and finished 2nd in the American League West. The Rangers drew 1,692,002 to Arlington Stadium. Charlie Hough made the All-Star team.

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