 Rodríguez 's final year with the Texas Rangers came in 2002 . His .314 batting average was seventh best among American League players . This was his eighth season in a row with batting average of .300 or above . He also had 32 doubles , 2 triples , and 60 runs batted in while playing in 108 games for the Rangers . Rodríguez was placed on the disabled list on April 23 after suffering a herniated disk on April 15 . The injury did not require surgery , and he rehabilitated while playing for Class @-@ A Charlotte . He later returned to the Rangers and played there for the remainder of the season . After the 2002 season his contract with Texas ran out and he became a free agent . 
