There is a good chance that Wyatt Langford makes his MLB debut less than a year after being the Texas Rangers' first-round pick.
The Texas Rangers are in position not to rush prospects to the Major Leagues. The World Series champions have the luxury of a deep roster with returning starters at just about every position.
But what if someone in the minor leagues is ready for the bigs now? Well, the Rangers will likely find a spot.
That’s where Texas could be with Wyatt Langford, who tore through the farm system after being the fourth pick in last summer’s MLB Draft.
MLB.com compiled a list of player projections in 2024 that will blow minds, with Langford making the list of five hitters. For sake of comparison, the others mentioned are Ronald Acuna Jr., Juan Soto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Jung Hoo Lee.
Impressive company.
Langford is projected out with the following numbers: 121 wRC+, 16 home runs and 10 steaks in 97 games. The MLB.com rationale:
The options for Langford include part of the outfield rotation along with Carter, Adolis García and Leody Taveras, as well as at designated hitter. The Florida product might not be up by Opening Day, but it feels like only a matter of time of time before Langford gets his shot.
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