Rangers Promote Devin Fitz-Gerald to Hickory After Dominating ACL

The Texas Rangers have seen all they need from Devin Fitz-Gerald in the Arizona Cactus League. The 19-year-old switch-hitting shortstop has earned a well-deserved promotion to the Low-A Hickory Crawdads, a move that surprises no one after his torrid performance in the desert.

Stellar Stats Fuel Rapid Rise

Fitz-Gerald tore through ACL pitching, slashing .318/.423/.542/.965 with 6 home runs, 19 RBIs, 17 walks, 15 strikeouts, and 5 stolen bases. His plate discipline is a standout, with more walks than strikeouts—an impressive feat for any prospect, at any level. Leading the ACL with 6 homers, Fitz-Gerald’s power and patience have marked him as a fast-rising prospect in the Rangers’ system.

Draft Pedigree and High School Glory

Selected in the fifth round of the 2024 draft, Fitz-Gerald signed for a $900,000 bonus, well above slot value, signaling the Rangers’ high expectations. A product of Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, he won four consecutive Florida 7-A state championships under his father, head coach Todd Fitz-Gerald. The program has produced elite talents like Roman Anthony, Jesús Luzardo, and Coby Mayo, and Devin’s polish suggests he’s cut from the same cloth.

Prospect Rankings

Currently ranked No. 29 by MLB Pipeline among Rangers prospects, Fitz-Gerald’s blend of power, discipline, and speed has scouts buzzing. His promotion to Hickory marks the next step in his ascent, where he’ll look to continue turning heads in the South Atlantic League.