ARLINGTON -- Catcher Bobby Wilson was behind the plate for the Rangers on Saturday night with Yu Darvish on the mound. Manager Jeff Banister said that's not because Wilson will be Darvish's personal catcher.
It's because Wilson has earned the right to be the Rangers' No. 1 catcher, with Bryan Holaday serving as the backup.
"Bobby has earned the opportunity to catch the higher percentage of the games," Banister said. "The whole package … behind the plate, throws the ball well, blocks the ball well, solid game-calling and, obviously, the way he has been swinging the bat.