Texas Rangers to celebrate Hispanic Heritage at Globe Life Field September 23-24
Arlington, Texas— In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Texas Rangers Baseball Club will celebrate the impact and contributions of the Hispanic people and culture at Globe Life Field.
The Rangers have several initiatives planned for this weekend’s games versus the Cleveland Guardians on Friday, September 23 at 7:05 p.m. and Saturday, September 24 at 6:05 p.m.
As part of the Hispanic Heritage events, the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation will host prominent Hispanic leaders throughout the North Texas community at Friday’s game. Some notable guests expected to be in attendance include Al Zapanta, President & CEO, U.S./Mexico Chamber of Commerce; Anette Landeros, President & CEO, Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; and Jean Claude Tissot, President & CEO, Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages.
Additionally, during pre-game ceremonies on Saturday, Texas Rangers players Adolis García, Martín Pérez, Leody Taveras, José Leclerc, Jonathan Hernández, Jesús Tinoco, and Dennis Santana will participate in a Hispanic Heritage flag ceremony to recognize their home countries.
Joining players in the ceremony are Texas Rangers Hall of Famer Iván Rodríguez, strength and conditioning coach Jose Vazquez, assistant strength and conditioning coach Al Sandoval, massage therapist Raul Cardenas, Spanish radio announcers Eleno Ornelas and José Guzmán, and clubhouse attendants Fernando Montoya and Hector Rosales.
Throughout the season, the Rangers have celebrated the Hispanic culture and community through initiatives like the Viva Tejas event series, presented by Viva First, and the formation of the official Mariachi de los Texas Rangers. Viva Tejas, held one Saturday per month on the Globe Life Field North Plaza, highlights Hispanic traditions through food trucks, live music, partner activations, Hispanic vendors, and more. The final Viva Tejas celebration of the 2022 season will take place on Saturday, September 24.
The complete list of Hispanic Heritage game-day activations can be found below:
Friday, September 23 – Rangers vs. Guardians at 7:05 p.m.
- The first 15,000 fans in the ballpark will receive a Mexican Heritage Jersey, presented by Coca-Cola.
- Fans can purchase special Mexican Heritage Night tickets at texasrangers.com/mexicanheritage to receive a matching serape pattern baseball cap.
- Texas Rangers alumni Yovani Gallardo (2015, 2018) will be signing autographs in the New Era Alumni Alley from 5:15-6:15 p.m.
- Carlos Santos, actor best known for playing Chris Morales on the Netflix original series, Gentefied, will toss the ceremonial first pitch.
- Pre-game and in-game performances from the official Mariachi de los Texas Rangers and Ballet Folklorico.
- Local business Patiño's Micheladas will sell authentic micheladas at Globe Life Field.
Saturday, September 24 – Rangers vs. Guardians at 6:05 p.m.
The first 15,000 fans in the ballpark will receive a 50th Anniversary Juan González Bobblehead, presented by Sweet Baby Rays.
The final Viva Tejas event series of the Rangers’ 2022 season will take place on the Globe Life Field North Plaza from 3:30-6 p.m.
Viva Tejas pre-game concerts include Los Pescadores del Rio Conchos and Mariachi de los Texas Rangers.
Fans can receive 20% off tickets to Saturday’s game by using promo code VIVATEJAS at checkout.
Vergil Ortiz Jr., professional boxer from Grand Prairie, Texas, will toss the ceremonial first pitch.
Texas Rangers pre-game Hispanic Heritage flag ceremony:
Cuba – Adolis García
Dominican Republic – Leody Taveras, José Leclerc, Jonathan Hernández, Dennis Santana
Mexico – Eleno Ornelas, Al Sandoval, Raul Cardenas, Fernando Montoya, Hector Rosales
Puerto Rico – Jose Vazquez, José Guzmán, Iván Rodríguez
Venezuela – Martín Pérez, Jesús Tinoco
Pre-game and in-game performances from the official Mariachi de los Texas Rangers.
Local business Patiño's Micheladas will sell authentic micheladas at Globe Life Field.