We invited fans to Globe Life Field for our annual Hispanic Heritage Night on September 21. Attendees enjoyed pre- and postgame celebrations featuring Mariachi de Los Texas Rangers and the final Viva Tejas performance by Havana NRG.
Join the Texas Rangers in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15 - October 15. We take this time to reflect and honor the contributions that the Hispanic community have made to our society, as well as the impact within our organization
Hispanic Heritage Night 2024
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage at the Ballpark
Hispanic Flavors
Want to add Hispanic flavor to your game day? Globe Life Field features two culinary staples: Hurtado Barbecue and Panti?o¡¯s.Hurtado Barbecue
Brandon Hurtado, the owner of Hurtado Barbecue, beautifully weaves his Mexican heritage into the rich tradition of Central Texas-style barbecue. Founded in 2018 with his wife Hannah, Hurtado Barbecue has become a culinary staple, offering a unique Tex-Mex twist on classic barbecue. With three thriving locations in North Texas, Hurtado infuses his recipes with flavors from his childhood, creating dishes that resonate deeply with the Hispanic community. His commitment to honoring his cultural roots through food makes Hurtado Barbecue a perfect feature for Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrating the fusion of tradition and innovation in every bite.
Pati?o¡¯s Micheladas
H¨¦ctor Pati?o¡¯s michelada stand at Globe Life Field is more than just a place to grab a drink¡ªit¡¯s a vibrant celebration of Hispanic culture and community. Known for his lively performances, H¨¦ctor dances and tosses bottles while mixing his signature micheladas, creating a memorable experience for baseball fans. The 2023 season marked the first year the Pati?os served micheladas at every home game, building on their start during Hispanic Heritage Month the previous year. This initiative is part of a broader effort by ballpark executives to engage the Rangers¡¯ Hispanic fans more than ever before. With every shake and shimmy, H¨¦ctor brings the flavors and spirit of his heritage to the heart of Texas Rangers games, making each cup of michelada a symbol of cultural pride.
Rangers 2024 Poster Series
Throughout the 2024 season, the Texas Rangers have partnered with local artists to create commemmorative posters. These posters were sold at select games, with all proceeds going directly to the Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation and help to create meaningful change for young people and others in need in our community. Meet the Hispanic artists.
Mariell Guzman is a mixed media painter, muralist, illustrator and installation artist currently based in Texas. She was born in Mi- choac¨¢n, Mexico. Her Mexican heritage has deeply influenced her relationship and interaction with art. Her personal experience with the richness of color and diversity of artistic expression in Mexico intricately sculpted the development of her creative process. She pursued a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree from The University of Texas at Austin. Her bold and colorful murals can be found throughout the U.S and Mexico.
Ricardo Oviedo is an illustrative artist based out of Oak Cliff. He is the king of crafting uninspiring mottos that always bring great joy in knowing it¡¯s okay to be second best. This happiness is displayed in his characters that have a sense of humdrum reality as if you personally know them. With a passion for the game of baseball, you can find him at Ranger games or swinging the maple along with his friends in the Oak Cliff sandlot baseball club.
Favio Moreno is an artist based in Dallas, USA. Growing up in California, Mexico, and Texas, he has cultivated a visual language of drawing from an array of influences, including Latin and American Culture as well as iconography and contemporary design. Moreno graduated from The Art Institute in 2001. After working and living outside of Texas, he relocated to North Texas, where he divides his time between painting, printmaking, and design. His signature style utilizes hard-edge painting with an extremely refined sense of color.
SM SANZ is Stephanie Sanz, an illustrator and muralist from Panama, based in Dallas, Texas. The main theme of her work is women and nature. There is a strong feminist undertone to her work, with sexual positivity and liberation expressed through portraits of strong women. Her preferred mediums range from acrylics, ink, spray paint and graphite over a variety of surfaces that can range between large walls, wood panels, paper. etc. SM Sanz has painted murals across the US and Latin America, and has participated in art shows in USA, Panama and Australia.
Hatziel Flores is a self-taught, contemporary artist from Dallas, Texas. He was born in Mexico City and has been creating art since he was very young. His diverse collections consist of explosive mixed media paintings portraying the beauty found within chaos, balancing realism, stylization, and fantasy. Internally driven and emotionally charged, he continues to explore and convey his ideas in a variety of forms including oil paint, murals, animation and sculpture. His visions are unique and unlimited.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage in the Community
All-Star Game: Artes de la Rosa Mural
On July 10, baseball mural ¡°Latino/a Baseball & Softball Dreams,¡± was unveiled in Fort Worth as a part of 2024 MLB All-Star community initiatives. Artist Juan Velasquez was commissioned by MLB and the Texas Rangers to create the mural, a vibrant celebration of Hispanic heritage and community resilience in North Texas. Located at the Artes de la Rosa Cultural Center in Fort Worth, the mural features local heroes like Rangers star Adolis Garc¨ªa and former pitcher Yovani Gallardo, capturing the dreams and determination of youth baseball and softball players. Velazquez¡¯s dedication to this project reflects the same passion and perseverance that he hopes to inspire in the next generation, leaving a lasting legacy for the community.
Velasquez is a talented mural artist based in Fort Worth, Texas. He began his mural painting career in 2020 after returning from the army and has since created over 200 murals across Texas, as well as in California, Oklahoma and Colorado . His work is characterized by hyper-realistic style, often conveying emotions, Mexican culture, and historical concepts. Notably, he gained recognition for his tribute mural to slain U.S. soldier Vanessa Guillen, which garnered widespread attention and led to numerous commissions. His commitment to community engagement shines through his vibrant and impactful artwork.
By Way of Dallas collaboration
As part of the Texas Rangers¡¯ third collaboration with the streetwear brand By Way of Dallas, a powerful panel was hosted at the Rangers Youth Academy, which primarily serves Black & Hispanic student athletes. The panel featured four of Dallas¡¯ most influential voices, including Jos¨¦ Garcia, Manager of Multicultural & Experiential Marketing at the Texas Rangers and a Sports Business Journal New Voices Under 30 honoree. Moderated by Mexicana entrepreneur Christiana Yebra, the event provided the young athletes with more than just exclusive merchandise¡ªit offered them valuable insights and motivation from leaders who who resonate with their cultural and community backgrounds.