Here are the key players for the Texas Rangers and the San Francisco Giants entering Game 1 on Wednesday (7 p.m. ET on ESPN Radio):

-- Richard Durrett and ESPN.com

Elvis Andrus Mark Goldman/Icon SMI

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SHORTSTOP

WT: 200 lbs. HT: 6-0
BATS: Right THROWS: Right
BORN: Aug. 26, 1988
BIRTHPLACE: Maracay, Venezuela

Leadoff man hit safely in all five games vs. Rays in ALDS (.333, 3 SBs). ... He also hit .333 against the Yankees and had four stolen bases. ... Runner-up for rookie of the year in 2009 remains one of the top defensive shortstops in the league. ... Had some inconsistencies at the plate, but still swiped more than 30 SBs for second consecutive season.

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SPLITS G AB R H HR RBI AVG SLG OPS
Career 2059 7772 1058 2091 102 775 .269 .370 7.183