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OF Schierholtz signs with Rangers

The Sports Xchange

February 06, 2015 at 8:37 pm.

The Texas Rangers signed outfielder Nate Schierholtz on Friday to a minor league contract that included an invitation to spring training.

If the 30-year-old veteran lands a spot on the major league roster, he will make $1.75 million in 2015.

Schierholtz split last season between the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals, finishing with a .195 batting average, seven home runs and 37 RBIs.

In 799 career games with the San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies, Cubs and Nationals, Schierholtz has a .253 average with 52 homers and 228 RBIs.