3 Rangers Prospects make top 50 in Baseball America's top 100 list
Three Rangers Prospects Crack Baseball America's Top 50
Three Texas Rangers prospects have landed among Baseball America's top 50 MLB prospects, highlighting a promising uprise in the farm system.
No. 49 Alejandro Rosario
Rangers pitcher Alejandro Rosario, 23, was ranked No. 49. The right-hander, a fifth-round pick in 2023, made his professional debut in 2024, splitting time between Low-A and High-A.
Rosario opened the season strong at Low-A, posting a 2.11 ERA with 69 strikeouts and five walks over 47 innings in 10 starts. Promoted to High-A, he made seven starts and one relief appearance, continuing to limit walks. At High-A, Rosario recorded a 2.40 ERA over 41 1/3 innings, striking out 60 and walking eight. For the season, he totaled 129 strikeouts and 13 walks.
Rosario could begin the 2025 season in Double-A and will aim to maintain his command and dominance.
No. 21 Sebastian Walcott
Shortstop Sebastian Walcott, 18, came in at No. 21. Walcott has long been a highly-touted prospect and is beginning to fulfill his potential.
He played his first full minor league season in 2024, appearing in 121 games, mostly with High-A Hickory. At High-A, he hit 10 home runs and drove in 49 runs over 116 games, batting .261 with a .785 OPS. Walcott also stole 26 bases.
During Frisco's playoff run, the Rangers promoted Walcott, where he went 8-for-23 with one home run, seven RBIs and one stolen base in five games. He appeared to thrive under the added pressure and improved competition. Walcott, who will be 19 when the 2025 season begins, is projected to be the starting shortstop for Double-A Frisco, with continued room to develop his skills.
No. 20 Kumar Rocker
Pitcher Kumar Rocker was ranked No. 20. Much has been said and written about Rocker over the past several months.
Rocker returned in 2024 after recovering from Tommy John surgery, exceeding expectations. In 10 games (nine starts), he posted a 1.96 ERA across three levels, striking out 55 batters and walking only five, showcasing his deceptive, swing-and-miss arsenal.
His performance impressed the Rangers organization, leading to a late-September call-up to the majors. The 6-foot-5 right-hander was tabbed to gain experience against big league hitters. Rocker made three starts, with his longest outing being 4 2/3 innings against the Oakland Athletics. He demonstrated flashes of his potential, highlighted by his formidable slider and a fastball that consistently reached the mid-90s, topping out in the upper 90s.
While he finished with a 3.86 ERA in his brief major league stint, Rocker is widely expected to contend for a spot in the Opening Day rotation and complete his first full season in the big leagues.
