Jankowski will coach first at Texas

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ARLINGTON, Texas – Former Texas Rangers outfielder and former Marion Bobcats summer-league player Travis Jankowski has been hired as the Rangers’ first-base coach for the 2026 season.

Jankowski, 34, joins new manager Skip Schumaker’s staff as one of four newcomers announced Wednesday. A veteran of 10 major-league seasons, Jankowski played for the Rangers in 2023 and 2024 and was part of the club’s World Series championship run two years ago. Known for his speed and defense, he finished his playing career with a .236 batting average, 104 stolen bases and more than 350 hits.