The D/FW chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America announced 2026 Texas Rangers team awards. Ezequiel Duran was named Player of the Year, Jacob Latz was named Pitcher of the Year, and Peyton Gray was named Rookie of the Year.
Where
Dallas-Fort Worth
When
Nov. 4, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
Ezequiel Duran2026 Player of the Year
Jacob Latz2026 Pitcher of the Year
Peyton Gray2026 Rookie of the Year
Justin FoscueRichard Durrett Hardest Working Ranger Award winner
Brandon NimmoHarold McKinney Good Guy Award winner
Jake BurgerJim Sundberg Community Achievement Award winner
Elvis AndrusMark Holtz Alumni Award winner
D/FW chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of AmericaAward selector
The facts
Ezequiel Duran appeared in 153 games with 597 plate appearances and led the team in bWAR at 4.2.2
Duran won the American League Gold Glove for the utility position.2
Jacob Latz had a 2.13 ERA in 72 innings over 58 games with 30 saves.2
Latz was named to the All Star team in summer 2026.2
Peyton Gray had a 3.86 ERA in 49 appearances over 56 games as a middle reliever.2
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
Ezequiel Duran, Jacob Latz, Justin Foscue stand out among Rangers' 2026 team award honorees
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