ARLINGTON -- Chris Martin pitched an inning for the Rangers in Monday's exhibition game against the Reds, and his entry music was "Give Me Back My Hometown" by Eric Church.
Manager Jeff Banister loved it.
"That tells you a lot about him and the pride he has for being here," Banister said.
Martin will be back at Globe Life Park and in his hometown for the Rangers' opener against the Astros on Thursday. He will make history with his first regular-season appearance.
Martin will be the first Major League player born in Arlington to play for the Rangers, and the first Arlington High School graduate, too.