Rangers Top 10 Prospects For 2026

Today, we're unveiling the 10 best prospects in the Rangers system entering 2026.

The top of the Rangers system is headlined by Sebastian Walcott, one of the game's most exciting young shortstop prospects and a potential star for Texas to build around.

Baseball America's Josh Norris is hosting a chat at 2 p.m. ET to discuss Walcott and the overall state of Texas' farm system.

Projected 2029 Rangers Lineup

Catcher: Malcolm Moore (25)
First Base: Jake Burger (33)
Second Base: Gavin Fien (22)
Third Base: Josh Jung (31)
Shortstop: Corey Seager (35)
Left Field: Wyatt Langford (27)
Center Field: Evan Carter (26)
Right Field: Sebastian Walcott (23)
Designated Hitter: Brandon Nimmo (39)

No. 1 Starter: Jack Leiter (29)
No. 2 Starter: Kumar Rocker (29)
No. 3 Starter: Caden Scarborough (24)
No. 4 Starter: Jose Corniell (26)
No. 5 Starter: David Davalillo (26)
Closer: Emiliano Teodo (28)

Listed below are the prospects with the best tools within the organization. To go directly to Texas' Top 10, click here.

Rangers Best Tools

Best Hitter: Devin Fitz-Gerald
Best Power Hitter: Sebastian Walcott
Best Strike-Zone Discipline: Devin Fitz-Gerald
Fastest Baserunner: Yeremy Cabrera
Best Athlete: Josh Owens
Best Fastball: Caden Scarborough
Best Curveball: Leandro Lopez
Best Slider: Caden Scarborough
Best Changeup: Brock Porter
Best Control: David Davalillo
Best Defensive Catcher: Ian Moller
Best Defensive Infielder: Yolfran Castillo
Best Infield Arm: Sebastian Walcott
Best Defensive Outfielder: Yeremy Cabrera
Best Outfield Arm: Anthony Gutierrez

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