Texas Rangers Take A Look At Joey Gallo As An Outfielder

Frisco third baseman Joey Gallo is shown during Midland Rockhounds game vs the RoughRiders minor league baseball in Frisco Dr Pepper Ballpark in Frisco, Texas on Wednesday, September 3, 2014.

There was a strange sight in gardens in the Fall Instructional League in Arizona on Wednesday.

Joey Gallo was all it 6-5.

While the Rangers are still waiting Gallo remains a third, the club is experiencing a bit with him in the open field. The Rangers recently spoke with Gallo with the idea and began experimenting in Wednesday's game.

"Versatility is a plus," said general manager Jon Daniels. "It gives both the club and player options. Joey is a good athlete, and although no doubt he can play third, this is an easy way to give additional routes to the big leagues, when the time comes that he is ready and we have a need. As we sit today, I hope to start 2,015 at third base in the minors, but the Instructional League is the time to introduce new things. "

Gallo, who turns 21 in November, hit 42 home runs in a season split between Class A Myrtle Beach and Double-A Frisco. It was the second-highest total in the minors.

Play some outfield could accelerate the rise of Gallo to the majors. Is currently locked at third on Adrian Beltre, who is under contract until 2016 The Rangers, however, have a need for a power hitting corner outfielder.