How many in 2008?

Usually towards the end of the year, we always hear about how many players the Texas Rangers have used overall in any particular season. The Rangers are usually towards the high end of that list. Injuries, callups, usually make for a long list, and you tend to forget the guys who are here so quick that they don't even have time for the proverbial "cup of coffee".

So this year I've decided to keep track of it. This post will get bumped whenever there is a player who is making his first appearance for the Texas Rangers in 2008. I am going to count guys who get called up, but don't play immediately (or sometimes don't play at all), as they will be part of the 25 man roster officially. So here goes. The most recent additions will be on the top of the list. The original opening day 25 man roster is not in any particular order.

Total players in 2008: 37
Total pitchers used in 2008: 19

• #37 - Doug Mathis (May 11 - Major League Debut)
• #36 - Travis Metcalf (May 8)
• #35 - A.J. Murray (May 2)
• #34 - Brandon Boggs (Apr 29 - Major League Debut)
• #33 - Chris Shelton (Apr 29)
• #32 - Sidney Ponson (Apr 26)
• #31 - Jarrod Saltamacchia (Apr 25)
• #30 - Frank Francisco (Apr 22)
• #29 - German Duran (Apr 17 - Major League Debut)
• #28 - Wes Littleton (Apr 14)
• #27 - Scott Feldman (Apr 13)
• #26 - Luis Mendoza (Apr 12)
• #25 to #1: Joaquin Benoit, Franklyn German, Kazuo Fukumori, Jason Jennings, Dustin Nippert, Kevin Millwood, Jamey Wright, Josh Rupe, Vicente Padilla, Kason Gabbard, Eddie Guardado, C.J. Wilson, Gerald Laird, Adam Melhuse, Hank Blalock, Jason Botts, Ben Broussard, Ian Kinsler, Ramon Vazquez, Michael Young, Milton Bradley, Marlon Byrd, Frank Catalanotto, Josh Hamilton, David Murphy

I'm going to do my best to stay on top of this, but if you notice someone I've missed, please tell me. Thanks.