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Wyatt Langford's Solo Shot Seals 1-0 Victory over Reds

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Joshua Rosenblum | Last updated Apr 2, 2025 10:25 AM ET

Florida Gators baseball alumnus and fourth overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft Wyatt Langford had a monumental impact in the Texas Rangers' 1-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds.

Langford hit a solo shot off Carson Spiers, a pitcher who has struggled mightily to begin his career. The run ended up being the lone run scored throughout the game as Nathan Eovaldi pitched a nine inning shutout.

To add to the special night, Langford also managed to record a multi-hit game, his second multi-hit effort of the 2025 campaign.

Langford slashed .253/.325/.415/.740 in 134 games last season, hitting 16 home runs and driving in 74 runs. His plate discipline coupled with his power are a big reason why he was drafted fourth overall and is a focal point for the Rangers.

Langford, hitting between prolific sluggers in Corey Seager, Joc Pederson, Jake Burger, and Adolis Garcia, should benefit from seeing high-quality pitches due to pitchers being unable to pitch around the potent Rangers lineup.

Langford has now hit safely in five of the Rangers' first six games, going 7-23 along with a walk and three runs. His performance against the Reds could be a kickstart to a dazzling sophomore campaign.

The former Gator has looked every bit as good as advertised in his short 140 game stint in the MLB thus far. While he is far from hitting his ceiling in terms of production, Langford has displayed signs of brilliance and will only get better as he gets more reps in.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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