A simple YouTube search will produce plenty of evidence that Texas Rangers third base coach Tony Beasley is a talented singer. A sold-out crowd at Globe Life Park will experience it first-hand Opening Day.
The Rangers announced on Tuesday that Beasley, who overcame a cancer diagnosis a year ago, will sign the National Anthem before the April 3 game against the Cleveland Indians. Arlington mayor Jeff Williams, a driving force behind the new ballpark to be opened in 2020, will throw out the first pitch.
Beasley said that he has performed the anthem previously before multiple minor-league games and one big-league game while coaching with Pittsburgh, but never on an occasion like the season lid-lifter.