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Texas Rangers prospects: Breaking down the ‘Basher from the Bahamas’

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 24: Texas Rangers batting helmets sit in their dugout before a game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on June 24, 2017 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Rangers defeated the Yankees 8-1. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

The Texas Rangers system is loaded with talented middle infielders, but none with a better nickname than shortstop Keithron Moss.

When thinking about the greatest nicknames in baseball history, “Basher from the Bahamas” and “Bahama Breeze” are definitely atop that list.

Yes, “Bahama Breeze” could be the next best selling Gatorade flavor, but for the Texas Rangers, “Bahama Breeze” switch-hitting 19-year old second baseman.