MLB- Texas Rangers
Two Rangers prospects won Player of the Week for July 17-23
Two of the Texas Rangers' prospects, RHP Cole Winn (Pacific Coast League) and OF Braylin Morel, (Dominican Summer League) were named Players of the Week for the week of July 17-23. Cole Winn, 23, the Texas Rangers first-round pick in 2018 (15th overall), won his only outing of the week on July 19, allowing Zero runs on one hit and one walk while striking out six in five innings out of the pen. He is 3-0 with a 3.26 ERA in six relief appearances since moving to the bullpen. For the season, he is
Rangers sign Caden Scarborough, their 6th RD Pick
Yesterday, following the Wyatt Langford news conference, the Rangers announced that they had just signed their 6th-round pick, #171 overall, RHP Caden Scarborough. He is 6'5" and 185 lbs. and comes to the Rangers from Harmony High School in Florida. The Dallas Baptist commit signed for $515,000, which is above the slot value for the #171 pick, which is $339,400. In 2023, Caden went 1-1 in 38.1 innings with a 2.19 ERA, 70 strikeouts, and a .169 OBA. He has a 96 mph fastball. The Rangers have un
Rangers to Sign Power-Hitting Outfielder Wyatt Langford
The Texas Rangers will sign outfielder Wyatt Langford to a $8 million contract, the fifth-highest bonus ever given to a first-round draft pick. It was reported by Jim Callis: Langford, a 6-foot-1, 225-pound right-handed hitter from Trenton, Florida, was the Rangers' fourth overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. Langford had a breakout season in 2022, hitting .356 with 26 home runs and 71 RBIs for the University of Florida. He followed that up with a strong 2023 season, batting .373 with 21 hom
Rangers pitching prospects, Who can give the Rangers the pitching help they need?
The Texas Rangers have exceeded expectations this year, going 52-39 through the all star break. The rangers offense has been one of the best in baseball, but the Rotation and the bullpen leave much to be desired. The Rangers are very likely to make a blockbuster trade to secure pitching help before the deadline, but what do the organizations top pitching prospects look like? Can any of them bolster the pitching staff and fix the recent struggles the team has faced? Lets take a look at a few of t
Texas Rangers announce minor league award winners for June
The Texas Rangers announced their minor league award winners for the month of June. We have four very deserving players. Both Josh Stephan and Alex Speas them have recently received a promotion within the last few weeks. Abimelec Ortiz might see a promotion to Frisco soon. Let's take a look at their numbers that earned them their awards. Player – 1B Abimelec Ortiz Abimelec Ortiz was scorching hot at the plate in June. He slashed a line of .374/.442/.723/1.165 with 8 home runs and 22 RBI. Be
Texas Rangers strengthen farm with selection of Wyatt Langford
The Texas Rangers strengthened their already strong farm system with the selection of outfielder Wyatt Langford with their 4th overall pick of the 2023 Draft. They needed to make a "safe" pick with their first round pick this year. Their selection of Wyatt Langford, out of Florida, ensured them of as safe a pick as they could've had. Langford falling to the Rangers was a best-case scenario for them and it happened. Thank goodness for the draft lottery that moved them from 7th to 4th. Wyatt La
Why the Rangers love Anthony Gutierrez
Anthony Gutierrez has become one of the more well-known prospects in the Rangers organization. It's no secret that the Rangers are infatuated with the 18-year-old. They signed him in January 2022 after he was expected to sign with the Nationals. Gutierrez might have the highest ceiling of any players in the system, and is a potential five tool talent. Upon the signing of Gutierrez, the Rangers sent him to the Dominican Summer League. In 23 games in the DSL, Gutierrez turned in a .352/.408/.538
Owen White is the lone Ranger in the Futures game
Owen White, was named as a participant in the Futures Game on July 8th that will take place in Seattle. This opportunity is a great one for White, as it provides a chance to showcase his talent on a big stage. He will be able to pitch against some of the best prospects in baseball and rub elbows with the game's current stars. The degree of competition at the game is intense, and it is sure to be a memorable experience. White recently broken into the big leagues when he made his MLB debut earli
Let's check in on The Texas Ranger's last 5 1st round draft selections
In the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball, a team's success often hinges on its ability to select and develop talent via the MLB Draft. We know the Rangers have talent at the major league level, but how do they fair when it comes to selecting the talent that can make a lasting impact? Let's take a look at The Texas Ranger's last 5 first round draft selections. 2022: Kumar Rocker, RHP, Vanderbilt/Tri-city Valleycats (3rd Ovr) After a stellar start to his minor league campaign, stri
Texas Rangers Call Up Top Pitching Prospect Owen White
The Texas Rangers have called up top pitching prospect Owen White according to Ken Rosenthal via Twitter. White, 24 in August, has been a favorite here at The Prospect Times for a while. He has been effective in Double-A Frisco this season, posting a 2-3 win-loss record with a 3.54 earned run average in 11 starts. He has struck out 45 batters and walked 22 in 53.1 innings. White is listed at 6-foot-3 and 199-pounds. He is a right-hander who was drafted by the Rangers in the second round of t