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Texas Rangers Name Bret Boone as New Hitting Coach to Address Offensive Struggles

Boone, a former All-Star, replaces Donnie Ecker and will join the team at Fenway Park on Tuesday to help revitalize the league’s lowest-scoring lineup.

Ryan Klesko and Bret Boone shake hands during the Atlanta Braves Alumni Home Run Derby before the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals at Truist Park on August 24, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Jul 8, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Former MLB All-Star Bret Boone hits a home run during the All Star Celebrity Game at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Texas Rangers officially announced Bret Boone as their new hitting coach on Monday, May 5, 2025.
  • Boone replaces Donnie Ecker, who was dismissed on Sunday after the Rangers’ prolonged scoring struggles early in the 2025 season.
  • The Rangers currently rank last in the American League with just 113 runs scored and have endured a 2-9 stretch in recent games.
  • Bret Boone, a three-time All-Star and former MLB infielder, brings 14 seasons of playing experience and a prior working relationship with manager Bruce Bochy.
  • Boone will begin his tenure with the team on Tuesday, May 6, during their game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.