Beltre going into Rangers Hall of Fame with PA man Morgan

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Much of what Adrian Beltre now hears about his Hall of Fame-caliber career comes from his son, a baseball fanatic who grew up in the Texas Rangers clubhouse during his father's last eight big league seasons.

“When AJ (Adrian Jr.) sees stuff like that, I can see in his face that he’s proud, which just makes me emotional,” Beltre said. “And I always try to be humble with him and kind of teach how to be, you know, hungry for what you want, but stay humble.”

The four-time All-Star and five-time Gold Glove-winning third baseman, who retired in 2018 after 21 big league seasons, will be inducted into the Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame on Saturday night. He went to his only World Series in 2011, his first season in Texas, and joined MLB's 3,000-hit club in a Rangers home game in 2017 at their old stadium across the street.

Beltre and Chuck Morgan, in his 38th season as the public address announcer for the Rangers spanning three different stadiums, will be the 23rd and 24th inductees in the team’s Hall of Fame since the first class in 2003.

The Rangers retired Beltre’s No. 29 jersey two years ago, in their last season at Globe Life Park before moving last season into the new Globe Life Field with a retractable roof. His first time on the ballot for the National Baseball Hall of Fame will be for the Class of 2024.

Beltre expects AJ, who was 4 when his father signed with Texas and turns 15 next month, to enjoy the moment the most of anyone in his family. But his wife Sandra and their two daughters (ages 17 and 10) were also excited about the latest celebration of his time in Texas.

“It means a lot to them,” said Beltre, who planned to speak from the heart instead of having a prepared speech for the ceremony before a game against Oakland.

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