Biography

Jurickson Barthelomeus Profar…participated in the 2014 Rangers Winter Caravan… signed as a non-drafted free agent by Texas on July 2, 2009 by Chu Halabi/Jose Luis Felomina/Mike Daly…led Curaçao to the Little League World Series title in 2004 and back to the title game in 2005…rated as the 15th-best international free agent in 2009 by Baseball America…participated in the Rangers' instructional program after signing…also drew interest from clubs as a pitcher.

2013 Highlights

Started last season in Round Rock, but was recalled from Triple-A on May 19 when Ian Kinsler went on the disabled list…subbed as the club's regular second baseman for a month while Ian Kinsler was on the disabled list before finishing the season in a utility role…had starts at second base, shortstop, third base, left field and as designated hitter… batted .234 (67-286) in his rookie campaign with a .308 on-base pct. and .336 slugging mark…ranked among A.L. rookie leaders in walks (5th, 26) and on-base pct. (8th, .308)…was 3rd on club with 6 sac bunts…started in 6 different spots in the batting order (1-2-6-7-8-9) … 2-for-6 in steal attempts…after the season, hit .284 (25-88) with one HR and 5 RBI in 25 games with Licey in Dominican Winter League, drawing 24 walks against 10 strikeouts.