Remembering Ian Kinsler with the Rangers, a photo essay

Shane Victorino might be the most GIFfable nincompoop in baseball. He’s a good player with a knack for doing silly things. It’s almost endearing. Almost.

But don’t forget Ian Kinsler, the new Tigers second baseman. He had some moments, alright. He had some moments. Here’s a few images, moving and still, to help you remember him with the Rangers.

Here Kinsler is getting hit with a baseball:

Wasn’t nothin’ to him, though.

Here he is not giving a good gotdang that the world is ending:

And here he is living to tell about it:

Sometimes, he has trouble sliding:

And sometimes he has real trouble sliding:

I’m sure there are more, so please share in the comments. To Ian Kinsler! A goofier bastard than you might remember.