Texas Rangers Top 15 Prospects

A big-framed teenager who already produces some of the highest exit velocities in the Minor Leagues, it is just a matter of putting it all of the extremely exciting ingredients together for Walcott to reach his star ceiling. The Rangers have aggressively pushed the talented infielder, playing him at the Double-A level for the entirety of his age 19 season.

Hitting

Walcott starts upright with his hands rested on his shoulder with a hovering leg kick that he has toned down and a quiet hand load. He generates plus bat speed and exciting power with long levers that he already controls relatively well. Already flashing double-plus power, Walcott has popped exit velocities as high as 116 MPH as an 18-year-old with a strong 90th percentile exit velocity of 107 MPH in his age 19 season at Double-A.

His flatter path has hampered the game power some, with an average launch angle of just four degrees on hard hit balls. His path also makes it difficult to produce consistently against secondary offerings, producing more ground balls and pop ups than desired as he can be shallow through the zone.

Even with some things to clean up swing wise, Walcott still turned in an above average offensive season as one of the youngest players at Double-A. There’s plenty of meat still on the bone power wise between the launch angles and the gap between his average exit velocity (88 MPH) and 90th percentile exit velocity (107 MPH). His top end exit velocities at his age imply what should be a much higher hard hit rate than 40% (his 2025 figure) as he learns to find the barrel more consistently.

It will likely always be power-over-hit for Walcott, which is just fine considering the fact that he easily has 30+ home run upside and has already posted solid overall numbers at levels where he was several years younger than the average player. Further refinement to his approach and cleaning up his bat path to raise his quality of contact floor will surely help buoy his offensive profile as he heads into his age 20 season.

Defense/Speed

An above average runner, Walcott is a candidate to slow down a bit as he thickens and his actions/footwork at shortstop are a bit shaky. He tends to field balls off to the glove side and relies on his natural athleticism to make plays, booting too many routine grounders. He’ll flash decent range and his easy plus arm would play well at third base, where he could develop into an average defender as he hammers down the fundamentals further. Walcott swiped 32 bags on 42 tries in 2025.

Outlook

Despite swing and miss issues in the early going of his pro career, Walcott has continued to handled very aggressive assignments well. He cut his strikeout rate to a career-low 19.6% as a 19-year-old at Double-A an incredibly impressive feat for a hitter of his archetype. While the double plus raw power did not completely convert into game power in 2025, Walcott’s step forward approach and contact skills wise sets a strong foundation as he heads into the 2026 season with aht goal of getting the ball in the air more frequently.

With improved spray angles, Walcott could easily grow into 30+ home run power, especially with his improved ability to control his at bats. Assuming Walcott moves to third base, he could provide at least average defense there with the offensive upside to be one of the more productive hitters at the position.

2. Alejandro Rosario – RHP – (High-A)

Height/Weight: 6’2″, 190 | Bat/Throw: R/R | 5th Round (144), 2023 (TEX) | ETA: 2026

No prospect in the Rangers system took a bigger leap in 2024 than Rosario, seeing his stuff tick up across the board while developing an impressive feel to pitch. It was revealed at the start of the 2025 season that Rosario would need Tommy John surgery, but as of the end of the 2025 season, reports are that he has yet to undergo the procedure with no explanation why.

Arsenal

An electric three pitch mix, Rosario’s fastball sits 96-98 MPH with run and ride from a 5.5 foot release height. The pitch picked up plenty of whiff at the top of the zone, but he will also throw some fastballs with more horizontal action, helping him generate ground balls.

Rosario could benefit from making the fastballs more consistently distinct as sometimes it’s hard to tell if he is intentionally throwing a two seamer or if it was a four seamer that just happened to get more run. Regardless, the sheer velocity and vertical life from a low release height makes the pitch effective even if he is registering equal horizontal and vertical movement with some of his fastballs.

He adjusted his breaking ball once entering pro ball, throwing it nearly two ticks harder with the ability to manipulate it in the mid 80s. Some will feature more sweep, others slurvier with two-plane break. His feel to locate his slider despite the variance in shapes stands out, landing it for a strike at at a near 70% clip. The vertical bite on the pitch paired with his feel for it makes it an effective weapon against left-handed hitters in addition to the wipeout pitch it was to righties who sported a 23% whiff rate against it.

The preferred out pitch to lefties though is Rosario’s splitter, a pitch the Rangers encouraged him to throw more after drafting him. Averaging 15 inches of horizontal movement in the low 90s, the pitch features some similarities to Griffin Jax’s changeup, combining whiff and a gaudy ground ball rate to make it a consistently reliable option in just about any count. He threw it nearly 30% of the time against opposite-handed hitters, but was still comfortable deploying it more than 10% of the time to righties who combined for a .160 batting average against it.

Outlook

The most impressive pitcher in the Rangers system in the 2024 season, Rosario is without a doubt a scouting and development victory for the organization, who grabbed the right-hander in the fifth round of the 2023 draft despite his 7.11 ERA at the University of Miami as a junior.

Rosario’s drastically improved command paired with three pitches that look to be plus resulted in him leading all of Minor League Baseball in K-BB% in 2024 by a comfortable margin. In addition to the big whiff numbers and lack of free passes, Rosario’s ability to get ground balls at an above average clip helped him pitch deeper into games despite the Rangers preferring to keep him around 80 pitches each outing. Rosario has the upside to be an above average No. 3 starter while continuing to shed volatility as he develops.

3. Jose Corniell – RHP – (High-A)

Height/Weight: 6’2″, 170 | Bat/Throw: R/R | IFA: $330K, 2019 (SEA) | ETA: 2026

Initially signed by the Mariners out of the Dominican Republic in 2019, Corniell was traded to the Rangers as part of the Rafael Montero trade before he even made his pro debut.

He struggled through his first two pro seasons before breaking out in a big way in 2023 which earned him a spot on the 40-man roster before elbow surgery wiped out his 2024 season during Spring Training. Corniell returned in the second half of the 2025 season with his stuff looking even louder, albeit with some rust as well.

Arsenal

A four pitch mix that ticked up ahead of his 2023 breakout, Corniell simplified his delivery, helping him pound the zone more frequently with a better overall feel for his arsenal. His fastball sits in the mid 90s with somewhat standard shape, but plays up a bit thanks to his above average extension.

Corniell’s best pitch is his sweeper in the low 80s, biting late. He has a good feel to manipulate the pitch, sometimes a tick or two slower with bigger horizontal break while other times a bit shorter and harder. The pitch has been absolutely dominant against same-handed hitters, but given his great feel for the pitch, he could benefit from mixing it in more to left-handed hitters as well.

Hitters struggle to pick up his 86-88 mph changeup, with late fade, mimicking his fastball release well with a good feel for the pitch. More experience hitters should fair a bit better as the shape rather pedestrian, but it should be an average offering.

Corniell added an upper 80s cutter going into the 2023 season, giving him a reliable third pitch to throw to hitters of both handedness, utilizing it even more frequently when he returned to action in 2025.

Outlook

Acknowledging the typical Tommy John rust that follows, Corniell looked great upon returning to action in the second half of the 2025 season, with his velocity actually up more than a tick even as he stretched out north of 70 pitches. It will remain to be seen if he can hold that uptick over a full season’s workload in 2026, but already with a solid four pitch mix and good command, added velocity could push Corniell closer to middle rotation upside.

Even with the missed time Corniell already reached Triple-A not long after his 22nd birthday and seemingly has the floor of at least a No. 5 starter. Corniell should factor into the Rangers rotation at some point in the 2026 season.

4. Winston Santos – RHP – (Triple-A)

Height/Weight: 6’1″, 175 | Bat/Throw: R/R | IFA: $10K, 2020 (TEX) | ETA: 2026

Another breakout arm in the Rangers system, Santos saw his fastball velocity jump while tweaking his slider, leading to a huge 2024 season. A stress reaction in his back limited him to just 17 1/3 innings in 2025, returning to action in September.

Arsenal

It’s a three pitch mix for Santos, headlined by a fastball that continued to climb in velocity as the 2024 season progressed, averaging nearly 97 MPH in the second half. In his limited action in 2025, Santos returned sitting at a similar velocity.

Nothing jumps off of the page characteristics wise, but Santos’s short-arm delivery and flatter approach angle help generate above average whiff numbers within the zone. If Santos can hold his velocity uptick, it’s a plus heater.

In addition to Santos improved fastball, his adjusted grip on his slider has it playing like a plus pitch as well. Previously sitting 81-83 MPH with slightly bigger shape, Santos’ slider is now in the mid 80s with tighter gyro spin. His feel for the pitch has improved mightily as well, seeing his strike rate jump by 10% from 2023 to 2024, which he maintained in 2025. The gyro shape of the pitch tunnels well off of the fastball from his short arm release, creating plenty of whiff within the zone while playing well against hitters of both handedness.

Rounding out the arsenal for Santos is a changeup that flashes average thanks to his ability to repeat his arm action. He has the tendency to leave it up, but when he is locating it at the lower third, it generates swing and miss.

Outlook

After struggling to a 6.29 ERA in High-A Hickory in 2023, Santos rode his improved fastball and slider to a 2.80 ERA in his second stint at the level in 2024 before earning a promotion to Double-A shortly after his 22nd birthday. Averaging 97 MPH with his fastball over his final several starts of his breakout season as he eclipsed his career-high in innings pitched only added to the helium as Santos geared up for the 2025 season.

Being limited to less than 20 innings poured some cold water on things, but Santos will returned with his stuff looking as advertised, sneaking in a Triple-A debut at the buzzer. His fastball and slider give him a big league relievers floor, but his feel to pitch and presence of a usable changeup bode well for his chances to stick in the back of a rotation.

5. Gavin Fien – SS – (Low-A)

Height/Weight: 6’3″, 200 | Bat/Throw: R/R | 1st Round (12), 2025 (TEX) | ETA: 2028

Fien is a candidate to slide off of shortstop, but the offensive upside was the big draw. His standout performance on the summer circuit solidified him as a first round pick, with late helium that pushed him up to the Rangers at 12.

Hitting

Fien stood out against some of the top competition in the country behind his advanced feel for the strike zone and impressive bat speed, but his current operation may create some timing and swing path issues in pro ball. Starting upright with his hands relatively high, he picks his front leg up followed by a barrel tip that points towards the shortstop as he loads his hands.

He somewhat takes his lower half out of the equation straightening out his back leg as he loads, making it easier to fall forward as he swings. He has the tendency to be heavy on his front side while also stepping in the bucket, which paired with a late barrel tip, can make it really difficult for him to be on time against better stuff and stay in the zone against higher quality spin.

Most prep hitters have to make adjustments as they leap into pro ball and Fien has the bat speed and strength to provide exciting power if he can clean things up. There’s a decent feel for the barrel that can be undermined by the at times disjointed operation and there is likely plus power in the tank once Fien is able to utilize his lower half more effectively.

Fien’s feel for the strike zone stood out as an amateur, and as he smooths over his timing, he has the potential to hedge some swing and miss with above average plate discipline. He’s a bit of a project, but Fien could offer plus power with enough bat to ball to get into it if it all comes together.

Defense/Speed

Fien’s best asset on the defensive side of things is his plus arm. The Rangers will give him reps at shortstop in the early going, but a move to third base seems likely. He moves his feet well enough to potentially provide average range with the arm to complement. An fringe-average runner underway, Fien could also make sense in right field.

Outlook

The offense is the draw with Fien and the anticipated move to a corner will put more pressure on the stick. That said, the potential for plus power and ample contact skills with refined mechanics give the teenager the upside to handle the offensive requirements of the hot corner or right field. If Fien starts the 2026 season with his swing unchanged, he may run into some challenges, but at just 19 years old for the entirety of the upcoming season, he has time to work through the kinks.

6. Caden Scarborough – RHP – (High-A)

Height/Weight: 6’5″, 185 | Bat/Throw: R/R | 6th Round (171), 2023 (TEX) | ETA: 2027

A multi-sport athlete in high school, Scarborough flew under the radar before the Rangers snagged him in the sixth round in 2023, signing him for early fifth round money. He looked very raw in his first pro season, which was also disrupted by a lat strain, before bursting onto the scene in 2025 at Low-A and High-A.

Arsenal

Mostly a two pitch mix for Scarborough at this point, the right-hander dominated lower level hitters with his fastball and sweeper. The fastball sits 93-95 MPH, touching 97 with carry that will play up from his 5.1 foot release height and roughly 25 degree arm angle. He also commands the fastball well, boasting a strike rate of nearly 70% in 2025 while working well to all four quadrants. He naturally creates plenty of arm side run as well from his low slot, making it a decent ground ball pitch when he locates it at the lower half.

Scarborough’s best pitch is his sweeper in the low 80s. It averages more than 16 inches of horizontal action, which only plays up from his slot. Despite the big shape, Scarborough commands it well generating good in zone whiff and chase figures.

Rounding things out is a splitter that is a work in progress, but has flashed. He started to mix it in a bit more as the season progressed, with the chance to be a decent third offering.

Outlook

Scarborough’s athleticism and deception paired with his impressive command of a good fastball and slider tandem gives him a strong foundation. The splitter coming along will surely help diversify his arsenal, but given his feel to pitch, a cutter or shorter slider shouldn’t be too big of a hurdle for him to add to the equation. The Rangers are understandably very excited about Scarborough’s upside, and after a great first full pro season, he has a chance to truly break out in 2026.

7. David Davalillo – RHP – (Double-A)

Height/Weight: 6’1″, 175 | Bat/Throw: R/R | IFA: $10K, 2022 (TEX) | ETA: 2027

A $10,000 IFA signing in 2022, Davalillo broke out in a big way in 2024 and followed that up with an excellent 2025 at both High-A and Double-A. He masks a fringy fastball with an assortment of impressive secondaries.

Arsenal

A five pitch mix, Davalillo’s sweeper and splitter stand out. The sweeper averages 18 inches of horizontal with about five inches of vertical break as well. He predominantly throws it to righties, who chase the offering at a high clip with plenty of weak contact.

The equalizer to lefties is a splitter at 82-84 MPH with late tumble. Hitters really struggle to pick it up out of his hand, which paired with his ability to manipulate it to sometimes feature more arm side run, makes it an effective offering against hitters of both-handedness. Opponents posted an OPS below .300 against it in 2025.

Davalillo will also mix in a two-plane curveball that he will show more to lefties. Because of the big break it features, Davalillo does not land it for a strike as frequently as his other secondaries, but it has been an effective offering for him when he locates it.

As the 2025 season progressed, Davalillo upped the usage of his 89-91 MPH cutter, mixing it evenly to hitters of both handedness and helping him further mask his mediocre fastball. While the fastball averages 93-95 MPH, it is mostly dead zone shape and was hit hard in 2025. With the increased cutter prominence, he was able to keep the fastball at about 30% usage.

Outlook

Davalillo’s secondaries and ability to throw strikes give him a high probability of landing as a No. 5 starter. Steady platoon splits and the ability to mitigate the long ball despite below average fastball shape only help his case as an innings eater, but if he is able to improve his fastball characteristics and/or find some success with a sinker, Davalillo could reach towards No. 4 upside. He could factor into the equation for the Rangers at some point in the 2026 season.

8. Devin Fitz-Gerald – SS/2B – (Low-A)

Height/Weight: 5’10″, 180 | Bat/Throw: S/R | 5th Round (165), 2024 (TEX) | ETA: 2028

A fifth round pick in 2024 out of South Florida power house Marjory Stoneman Douglas (where his father Todd is the head coach), the Rangers gave Fitz-Gerald third round money to forego his NC State commitment and saw a great return on investment in his first pro season. He put up great numbers at the Complex and Low-A before a shoulder injury cut his season short in July.

Hitting

A switch hitter with a good feel to hit, Fitz-Gerald deploys a similar setup from both sides of the plate. He’s already in his legs with a medium gather and small hand load, minimizing variables while still producing above average average bat speed. As a result, Fitz-Gerald blended strong contact rates with good exit velocities as he mashed his way off of the Complex League and into Low-A.

His advanced feel for the strike zone and good contact skills combined to help him walk more than he struck out in 2025. His simple pre-swing moves make it easier for him to dictate his timing, rarely looking rushed in the box with patience.

Fitz-Gerald’s swing may be more geared for line drives, but his potential for above average raw gives him the upside to push north of 15 homers, popping exit velocities north of 109 MPH in his age 19 season with an average exit velocity of 89.5. There’s a chance for a really well-rounded offensive profile with Fitz-Gerald, headlined by his ability to find the barrel.

9. Yolfran Castillo – SS – (CPX)

Height/Weight: 6’3″, 170 | Bat/Throw: R/R | IFA: $647,500, 2024 (TEX) | ETA: 2028

A glove-first speedster at shortstop, Castillo put together one of the best seasons of any international free agent in the 2024 class, hitting his way into an Arizona Complex League debut at 17 years old after putting up impressive numbers at the DSL. He struggled to follow up his 2024 campaign with as much success, putting up pedestrian numbers in his second taste of the ACL and a bit of Low-A.

Hitting

Castillo is very raw in the box mechanically, but has a good feel of the barrel. Standing at 6-foot-3 at just 18 years old, Castillo is still learning how to control his base, with the tendency to drift onto his front side prematurely and fly open. Because of his struggles to sync his lower half, Castillo leaves a lot of power on the table, but it is extremely common for young, taller hitters to struggle with this out of the gate.

His hand-eye and ability to maneuver the barrel are harder qualities to learn, turning in a solid 81% contact rate in 2025, even as his surface level numbers were somewhat disappointing. He does a great job of spoiling tough pitches and grinding out at bats, consistently keeping his strikeout rate in check in his first two seasons.

While the power is currently at the bottom of the scale for Castillo, he has plenty of room for strength within his frame and should tap into more power as he gets his lower half involved. He recognizes spin pretty well with a good feel for the zone.

Defense/Speed

A quality athlete, Castillo is a plus runner who moves his feet well at shortstop. His internal clock can be a tick slow at times with inconsistent throwing accuracy, but he has the ingredients to stick at the position with above average defense. An efficient base stealer, Castillo was only caught twice in 31 attempts in 2025, including 11 for 11 in Low-A.

Outlook

Defense, speed and contact leading the way, Castillo has the makings of a throwback type of shortstop. If he is able to grow into even fringy power, his ceiling will rise considerably, however even gap to gap impact could be enough to make Castillo a regular, assuming the bat-to-ball skills and advanced knowledge of the strike zone continue to translate at more challenging levels. His defensive ability and speed elevate his floor as a potential utility piece if the bat stalls. Some added strength going into his age 19 season should go a long way.

10. Emiliano Teodo – RHP – (Triple-A)

Height/Weight: 6’1″, 175 | Bat/Throw: R/R | IFA: $10K, 2020 (TEX) | ETA: 2026

Teodo is an electrifying right-hander who frequently touches triple digits despite his smaller frame and wiry build. The right-hander dealt with an injury-plagued 2025 that saw him miss several months while walking 20% of batters in his nearly 30 innings of work. Teodo will need to improve his command to reach his high leverage upside.

Arsenal

Stuff is not a question for Teodo who sits in the upper 90s with his fastball paired with one of the best-performing sliders in Minor Leagues. Teodo scrapped his dead zone four seamer at the lower levels in favor of a sinker. Being that the pitch has more run than ride, it does not generate a ton of whiff, but the pitch is far more effective in inducing weak contact than his flatter four seamer that he previously threw more.

The wipeout pitch for Teodo is his slider that he will throw at varying speeds from the mid-to-upper 80s. Teodo hides the ball well before uncorking his elite arm speed which paired with the late and sharp bite the slider features both horizontally and vertically makes it nearly impossible for hitters to adjust to, especially when they have to be geared up for upper 90s velocity running in the opposite direction.

Easily one of the most dominant individual pitches in the Minor Leagues during the 2024 season, Teodo threw it 40% of the time and limited hitters to a .080 batting average and 28% swinging strike with righties and lefties struggling alike. Even in his rough 2025 campaign, Teodo’s slider turned in similar results.

Teodo will mix in a power changeup that flashes above average in the low 90s, but he struggles to command it, mixing the pitch in about 10% of the time. While the dominance of Teodo’s slider against left-handed hitters hedges the necessity for the changeup to develop into something more, a better feel for the pitch would surely aid its performance, but it looks like an effective offering to mix in to lefties.

Outlook

The Rangers transitioned Teodo into a full time reliever role in 2025, but his arm issues made it difficult to draw much from the season. While the high leverage stuff he possesses will always make him an intriguing relief prospect, his nearly 14% walk rate in his professional career. If Teodo can sniff 40 grade command, he’ll be in a big league bullpen for a long time, but that is still a notch up from where he has been at the upper levels.

11. AJ Russell – RHP – (CPX)

Height/Weight: 6’6″, 225 | Bat/Throw: R/R | 2nd Round (52), 2025 (TEX) | ETA: 2028

Russell really turned heads as a freshman at Tennessee, dominating out of the bullpen and generating plenty of buzz heading into his sophomore season. Unfortunately, Russell went down with a torn UCL, opting for the internal brace procedure and returning to action for the Vols the next season, albeit with a carefully managed workload.

A sturdy 6-foot-6, 225 pounds, Russell works down the mound well, releasing from a very low-three quarters slot, allowing his 93-95 MPH fastball to play up at the top of the zone, generating big whiff numbers prior to his surgery. His slider is his go-to secondary off of it, with some ride to it that makes it appear cutterish, but also with roughly seven inches of horizontal break.

Russell returned in 2025 with a mid 80s changeup that flashed as a viable third offering with tons of horizontal action, but his feel for it was inconsistent. Russell will be 21 years old for half of the 2025 season and only threw 70 innings in his collegiate career, providing plenty of optimism that the Rangers can develop him into an intriguing arm as he throws more.

Between his size and unique release, he’s a fascinating template to work with for an org that has flexed their muscles on the pitching development side of things in recent years.

12. Izack Tiger – RHP – (High-A)

Height/Weight: 6’2″, 185 | Bat/Throw: R/R | 7th Round (201), 2023 (TEX) | ETA: 2028

A JuCo product out of Butler Community College, Tiger elevated his draft stock by showcasing his mid 90s fastball and sharp slider on the cape, imploring the Rangers to snag him in the 7th round. He showed well in his 2023 pro cameo and followed that up with a great start to his 2024 season before going down with an elbow injury that would require surgery, wiping out his 2025 season.

It’s an over-the-top delivery that can make his fastball easier to track for hitters, but the above average carry it features makes it effective at the top of the zone in the mid 90s. The sporadic command of the fastball has made it play closer to an average pitch while the gyro slider plays up from his release point, looking like a plus pitch at 85-87 MPH.

The changeup is a work in progress but flashed average. Tiger will be 25 years old when he returns to action in 2026 and given his fringy command and heavy slider usage, he tracks best as a reliever who the Rangers can move quickly.

13. Abimelec Ortiz – 1B – (Triple-A)

Height/Weight: 6’0, 210 | Bat/Throw: L/L | UDFA: $20K, 2021 (TEX) | ETA: 2026

Signed as an undrafted free agent out of a Florida JuCo, Ortiz struggled through his first two pro seasons before breaking out in 2023, launching 33 home runs in 109 games between Low-A and High-A. He was challenged to adjust to Double-A pitching through the first few months of the 2024 season but completely flipped the script in the second half, hitting .312/.410/.608 over his final 50 games with 15 home runs.

It was more of the same for Ortiz in 2025, launching 25 home runs between Double-A and Triple-A with a contact rate that climbed as the season progressed, hovering just shy of 80% in the second half. It’s all about the bat for Ortiz, who is a fringy defender at first base and has seen some action in the outfield where he is below average, but the offensive profile continues to look more appealing as he compiles more professional games.

His hard hit rate of nearly 50% and ground ball rate of just 36% provide the potential for plus game power, albeit in a bullk platoon role as he struggles left on left and can be generally too aggressive.

14. Cameron Cauley – UTIL – (Double-A)

Height/Weight: 5’10″, 170 | Bat/Throw: R/R | 3rd Round (73), 2021 (TEX) | ETA: 2026

A standout athlete, Cauley was an all-state wide receiver during his high school days in Texas and his father, Chris, played three years of professional baseball in the White Sox system. Cauley is a double plus runner with a great glove up the middle and sneaky power. He moves his feet at shortstop with the instincts and glove work to be a plus defender.

Cauley had struggled with swing and miss as a pro, striking out right around 30% of the time. He took a big step in the right direction at Double-A in 2025, cutting his strikeout rate to 25% behind much improved plate discipline and an improved ability to hit secondaries. His glove and speed have always given him a good chance to land as a bench piece, but with him now getting reps in centerfield along with noticeable improvements in the box, he could be an intriguing utility player with some sneaky pop.

He has steadily mashed lefties through his pro career, making him a strong candidate for a short-platoon, utility role. There’s an Edmundo Sosa type of game to look forward to if Cauley can build on an encouraging 2025.

15. Dylan Dreiling – OF – (High-A)

Height/Weight: 5’11″, 190 | Bat/Throw: L/L | 2nd Round (65), 2024 (TEX) | ETA: 2027

The underlying data is better than the surface stats would imply for Dreiling, posting a contact rate of 84% in 2025, along with a 90th percentile exit velocity of 104 MPH. Dreiling really struggles to recognize spin, which held him back at High-A. Between the solid exit velocities and ability to pull the ball in the air at a strong clip, there’s average power potential for Dreiling. He’s an above average runner, swiping 15 bags on 20 tries in 2025, but it doesn’t translate to much defensive value in the outfield as his reads and routes leave a bit to be desired, along with a fringy arm.

Dreiling struggled in left on left matchups in his first full pro season with 34 of his 37 extra base hits coming against right-handers. If he can improve his ability to recognize and hit spin, along with further refinement defensively, Dreiling could be a bulk platoon option in a corner outfield spot.

Other Names to Watch

Marc Church – RHP – (MLB): Church was limited to just 12 innings in 2025 due to elbow inflammation, but has now seen a few innings of big league action over the last two years. The fastball averages 96 MPH and his slider is plus in the upper 80s, making him a potentially solid MLB reliever when healthy.

Justin Foscue – 1B/2B – (MLB): Foscue has consistently put up solid numbers in the minor leagues since the Rangers snagged him in the first round of the 2020 MLB draft, but limited defensive value and fringy pop have made him somewhat of a tweener, making it difficult to carve out consistent big league reps. The bat-to-ball has stood out throughout Foscue’s career, running well above average contact rates and his improved ability to pull the ball in the air in recent years helps his case. Limited to first base or an below average second base, Foscue projects best as a short-platoon bat given his track record of crushing lefties.

Dustin Harris – OF – (MLB): A hit-over-power bat who is an effective base stealer, Harris has consistently turned in slightly above average numbers at the upper minor leagues while trimming his strikeout rate to the lowest of his career in 2025. Harris mashes fastballs and improved enough against spin to produce against mistakes while looking better in centerfield. Harris looks like he could be a fourth outfielder.

Leandro Lopez – RHP – (Double-A): Signed as an international free agent in 2021, Lopez was limited by injuries through the first several seasons of his pro career before breaking out in 2025. He nearly matched his career total in innings in the 2025 season alone with 101.1 IP, turning in a 2.40 ERA between High-A and Double-A. His upper 80s cutter is his best pitch, blending both strong whiff rates and weak contact at a 68% strike rate with a fastball that now sits in the mid 90s. He also mixed in a decent slider and splitter, making him an intriguing back end rotation option or swingman if he can stay healthy.

Malcolm Moore – C – (High-A): A first round pick by the Rangers in 2024, Moore’s 2025 season was derailed before it could fully get started due to a foul tip that broke his finger in April and took him out for a couple months. He’s a bat first catcher who has struggled to produce through nearly 400 pro plate appearances, offering below average exit velocities and some moving parts to his swing that he has at least toned down some. It’s still early for Moore, but he has a long way to go.

Josh Owens – TWP – (Low-A): An athletic and projectable two way player, Owens is a fascinating prospect who the Rangers grabbed in the third round of the 2025 draft, signing him to an above-slot $1.1 million deal. On the mound, Owens throws from a side-arm delivery, generating plenty of arm side run and deception in the low 90s, along with a gyro slider.

Owens projects better with the bat, with a left-handed swing that generates natural loft and plenty of strength to add to his frame. He’s likely to slide over to third base, but there is enough power to dream on as he matures. Owens is a project, but a fun one.

Dalton Pence – LHP – (High-A): A southpaw with a high carry fastball, Pence has developed his secondaries well since the Rangers snagged him in the 11th round of the 2024 draft. The fastball mostly sits in the low 90s, but the characteristics allow it to play up to above average. His cutterish slider is his most used secondary, with a splitter that flashes as well. He has a chance to be a No. 5 starter.

Elorky Rodriguez – 2B/CF – (DSL): Rodriguez headlined the 2025 Rangers IFA class with a $1.1 million pay day, immediately looking more advanced than most of his peers in the DSL, posting a .979 OPS while walking more than he struck out. He has a sweet swing from the left side and a compact frame that he leverages well by being selective in the box. Already with a feel to elevate to the pull side, Rodriguez flashed some more pop than his frame would suggest at 17 years old, with his six homers. The defensive home is still in question as the Rangers have moved him between centerfield and second base, but the bat is intriguing.

Paulino Santana – OF – (Low-A): Santana signed with the Rangers this past January for a whopping $1.3 million, and the then 17-year-old hit the ground running with an .829 OPS and 20 stolen bases in 53 games in the DSL. The Arizona Complex League and Low-A presented more of a challenge for Santana in 2025, striking out 31% of the time as he struggled with spin. He flashed more power, with an EV90 of 103.7 MPH.