Baseball Lineage of the Boone Family Persists in Texas
In a move to bolster their offensive production, the Texas Rangers brought in baseball veteran Bret Boone as their new hitting coach in May 2025. The former All-Star second baseman, who retired from Major League Baseball in 2005 after a 14-year career, is now tasked with helping the team climb the American League (AL) Wild Card standings.
Boone, known for his confidence, swagger, and iconic home run bat flips, is no stranger to the pressure of playoff races. He acknowledges that his role as a hitting coach is to influence the process, not the results. "I live and die with my players," Boone said, comparing his current position to watching his own children play sports.
Boone's best season came in 2001 with the Seattle Mariners, where he hit .331 with 37 home runs and 141 RBI. His approach to coaching, however, is not about fixing his players but rather extending his own experiences, struggles, and failures to them.
Boone spent hours watching video analysis during his playing career, particularly with Mariners video coordinator Carl Hamilton. Now, he's using advanced technology to gather intel for his hitters, but recognizes the importance of not overwhelming them with too much information.
Transitioning from player to coach has been an eye-opening adjustment for Boone. He finds it surprising that his brother Aaron gets so worried about the game, but now understands it as a coach. Boone emphasizes the importance of getting to know his players and developing relationships with them, especially since joining the coaching staff mid-season.
The Texas Rangers are currently clinging to slim playoff hopes, sitting 4.5 games out of the final AL Wild Card spot. Manager Bruce Bochy, who has a successful managerial career spanning 28 years, with one Manager of the Year award and four World Series titles, hopes Boone's presence will provide a much-needed spark.
Boone's contract with the Rangers runs through the 2025 season, and the future of their relationship will be determined at the end of the season. Before joining the Rangers, Boone worked briefly as a minor league coach, roving instructor, and scout in the Athletics organization. He has also authored a book titled "Home Game: Big-League Stories from My Life in Baseball's First Family" (2016).
As the Rangers continue their playoff push, Boone finds joy in the game of baseball despite its changes. He enjoys seeing the hard work his players put in and the results on the field, a testament to his enduring love for the sport.
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