Leody Taveras is one of the bigger unsolved mysteries for the Texas Rangers.

1. The basics

Name: Leody Taveras

Born: September 8, 1998

Hometown: Tenares, Dominican Republic

2. A Promising Prospect

Texas signed him as an international free agent from the Dominican Republic in 2015. Here’s what Thad Levine, the former assistant general manager of the Rangers (who recently concluded his tenure as the Twins’ GM after eight years), had to say about the signing:

“Our international scouts did an outstanding job signing Leody Taveras, one of the most talented players in this year’s international amateur market,” said Levine.

3. World Series contributor

2023 was a big year for Taveras. It was his best season and longest stretch of consistent play of his career.

4. MLB family

You might have heard of his cousin, Willy. He spent seven years in Major League Baseball playing for four different teams (Astros, Rockies, Reds, Nationals).

5. Unsung hero in a legendary Rangers moment

The previously mentioned key moments involved Taveras as the star making the big play.

However, he is an unsung hero of the most legendary moment in franchise history. Remember Corey Seager’s dramatic two-run shot to tie Game 1 of the World Series in the bottom of the ninth?