Adrian Beltre HOF Induction: Newly inducted third baseman to be enshrined as member of Texas Rangers

Adrian Beltre is one of the most beloved baseball players of his generation. Not only did the third baseman connect with fans because of his incredible talent but also because of his playful personality.

Over the course of his 21-year MLB career, Beltre made a name for himself as a player who appeared to love being on the field every game. The third baseman heard his name called earlier this year as the latest member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

In the first year that Adrian Beltre had his name on the Hall of Fame ballot, the four-time All-Star found himself inducted alongside the all-time greats. While it was not much of a surprise that Beltre found himself inducted into the Hall of Fame, there were questions surrounding which team he would represent.

Over his 21-year career, Beltre played for many teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox and the Texas Rangers.

On Friday, Beltre made his decision, announcing that he will be representing the Texas Rangers in the Hall of Fame. The five-time Gold Glove Award winner spent eight seasons with the Rangers and will wear their logo on his Hall of Fame bust.

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A closer look at Adrian Beltre's tenure with the Texas Rangers

Even though Beltre spent time with four clubs during his MLB career, many believed that he would be selected to be inducted into the Hall of Fame as a member of the Texas Rangers.

Not only did Beltre spend the most seasons with Texas, but some of the best seasons of his career were also with them. During his eight years with the Rangers, Adrian Beltre appeared in 1,098 games, posting a .304 batting average with 199 home runs, 699 RBIs and 1,277 hits.

With Texas, the Hall of Famer earned three All-Star selections, as well as three Gold Glove Awards.

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