New Texas Rangers outfielder Brandon Nimmo is no stranger to things native Texans are quite familiar with.

Growing up in Cheyenne, Wyoming, baseball wasn't exactly something that a lot of people were into to the extent that Nimmo was.

Instead of a Major League Baseball player, Nimmo had his sights set on something a little more western when he was a kid.

Nimmo admittedly wanted to be a bull rider or a cowboy when he was a kid, something that screams Texas a lot more than it does New York.

Just as many kids who dream of becoming cowboys imagine, Nimmo’s profession has led him to the Lone Star State only for a different reason.

However, just because the reason is much different, it doesn’t make it any less Texas-sized by any means.

Back in November, the Rangers dealt World Series hero and franchise legend Marcus Semien to the New York Mets in exchange for Nimmo’s services. Now, as the Rangers sit having not even played a Spring Training game, we’re getting a glimpse into what his role is going to be.

First-year Rangers manager Skip Schumaker says he envisions Nimmo as the team’s leadoff hitter and everyday right fielder.

Just based on that alone, Nimmo is not only filling Semien’s shoes in the top spot of the lineup but also that of once superstar outfielder Adolis Garcia, who signed with the Philadelphia Phillies after being non-tendered earlier this winter.

Right field isn’t exactly a place Nimmo has played a ton through his big-league career, but his defense has certainly been serviceable in center and left.

With Nimmo, Wyatt Langford, and Evan Carter, the Rangers figure to have a pretty solid outfield defense in 2026.

However, Nimmo’s role will go far beyond defense, as what he does at the plate will ultimately determine his success.

Just being the leadoff hitter alone puts a spotlight on you, but Nimmo’s role in the Rangers' offense figures to go a little bit deeper.

Organizationally, the Rangers want to reduce their reliance on swing-and-miss centering from an offensive standpoint.

Doing so doesn’t mean you’re going to ask every player in your lineup to work the pitcher and grind out at-bats, but Nimmo is certinally one of those guys.

Being both the leadoff hitter and a contact, at-bat worker type of hitter, Nimmo will be at the forefront of the Rangers' focused philosophy offensively.

A Texas-sized season from Nimmo during his first year in the Lone Star State could be just what the Rangers need to return to the postseason for the first time since winning it all in 2023.

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