Rangers Offense Troubles: Five Key Numbers Highlighting Lineup Issues

The Texas Rangers grabbed their first World Series title less than two years ago. That excitement faded fast. Now, in 2025, they have one of Major League Baseball’s weakest offenses, which is honestly hard to understand when you look at the roster.

Elite pitching and defense have kept them in the mix. Still, the Rangers are hovering just above .500 and aren’t really in the playoff hunt.

Let’s dig into the numbers and see what’s gone wrong with this Texas team. Is there any shot at a late-season spark?

Is the Offense Broken Beyond Repair?

Coming off a recent World Series, the Rangers’ offensive collapse feels baffling. They brought in new hitting coach Bret Boone back in May, hoping for a jolt, but so far, the lineup still looks flat.

Boone keeps preaching a simple approach and wants players to learn as they go. He’s honest, though—there’s no quick fix here.

Back in 2023, the Rangers posted a strong 117 wRC+, which put them 17% above league average. Since 2024, that number’s dropped to 94, now 6% below average.

This steep decline has hit almost every core player. Fans and execs are left wondering how things unraveled this fast.

When Stars Struggle, Teams Falter

The biggest surprise has been the drop-off from stars Corey Seager and Marcus Semien. They were supposed to anchor the lineup, but they’ve combined for just a .671 OPS as of late June—way below what anyone expected.

Both started to show some signs of life before the All-Star break. Still, their up-and-down play has left big holes in the offense.

The problems don’t end with the veterans. Young guys like Evan Carter and Josh Jung—once seen as future cornerstones—have battled slumps and injuries.

Neither has stepped up, and with their struggles, the lineup’s got no backup plan when the stars go cold.

Trouble with Fastballs and Clutch Hitting

One of the more worrying trends is how much the Rangers now struggle against fastballs. That used to be a team strength, but not anymore.

Against four-seamers in 2025, they’re hitting just .236/.312/.372—27th in MLB. That’s tough to watch.

It gets worse with runners in scoring position. The team is chasing pitches at a wild 32.2% rate, which is fourth worst in the league.

They’ve slashed just .230/.304/.357 in those big moments. Not exactly a recipe for scoring runs.

A Glimmer of Hope or False Optimism?

There have been flickers of hope lately, with Seager and Semien warming up before the break. Boone’s message is starting to click with some players.

But, honestly, it’s hard to tell if this is a real turnaround or just a brief hot streak.

President of baseball operations Chris Young isn’t sugarcoating things. He knows outside trades probably won’t save the lineup.

If the Rangers want to turn this season around, it’s on the guys already in the clubhouse. They’ll need to find their form, get healthy, and—maybe—catch a little luck.

Looking Ahead: Make-or-Break Time

The Texas Rangers are at a crossroads in their 2025 season. They’ve got elite pitching and defense in their corner, so there’s still a shot at the playoffs.

But if the offense doesn’t wake up soon, October baseball feels like a long shot. Seager and Semien need to keep pushing upward.

Young guys like Carter and Jung have to show us what they’ve got. The lineup just can’t keep missing fastballs and freezing up in big moments.

Over the next few months, we’ll find out if this recent spark at the plate means something real—or if it’s just another false alarm. Fans in Arlington are waiting, maybe a little anxious, hoping the team finds that old magic again.

 
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