Rafael Palmeiro has been selected as the Texas Rangers Player of the Month for May, it was announced this evening.
The selection is made by the writers and broadcasters who cover the team on a regular basis.
Palmeiro batted .404, the highest average ever for a Ranger in May, with 9 homers and 26 rbi in 27 games. For the month, he ranked second among American League players in batting average, slugging (.737), and on-base percentage (.487) and tied for second in hits (40).
Palmeiro will receive his award at one of the Dr Pepper Texas Rangers Monthly Luncheons later this summer.