Rangel played in Minor League Baseball as a pitcher in the New York Yankees organization from 1994 through 2000.

He appeared in two games in 2002 for the Berkshire Black Bears of the independent Northern League.

[2] He joined the San Francisco Giants organization for the 2018 season as their minor league pitching coordinator.

[3] Following the 2018 season, Rangel had accepted the role of bullpen coach for the Cincinnati Reds, but interviewed for the Texas Rangers open pitching coach position at the urging of Reds manager David Bell.

[6] Rangel and his family resided in the Tampa, Florida area following his playing career.