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Destin Hood has been one of the stars of Texas Rangers spring training.

That's not just some writer saying that, either.

"He has been one of the stars of camp," manager Jeff Banister said Saturday, before Hood went 2 for 4 with a three-run homer and four RBIs.

But what first caught Banister's attention this spring was an early-camp conversation with the outfielder. Hood is a quality person.

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Banister said that Friday about Kevin Jepsen after the veteran reliever blew through four batters in another strong showing.