Rest In Peace Rob Maurer

Former Texas Rangers 1st baseman Rob Maurer passed away this week. He was only two years older than me and his passing was unexpected. It really brings my own mortality into focus.

Maurer played briefly in Texas in 1991 & 1992 amassing only 29 plate appearances over 21 games. He hit just .120 but more importantly, he spent time in the big leagues, a dream that only a few lucky (and skilled) people get to experience in their lifetime.

Maurer was drafted by Texas in 1988 and retired after the 1994 season, where he played for the Oklahoma 89ers, the AAA club of the Rangers. He never played for another organization and had respectable numbers in the minor leagues.

He was also very well known in southern Indiana baseball circles as he was born in Evansville, Indiana. I don't remember much about Rob Maurer, but I mourn his passing, which makes him a baseball card memory. Rest in Peace, Rob.