Three outliers that will accelerate the Texas Rangers timeline
By Travis Koch
The Texas Rangers have been far from inspiring this season, though a few outliers give hope to a nearing turnaround.
What do the top teams in Major League Baseball have? A backend of a bullpen that blows batters away with high-90s fastballs and wipeout breaking balls. A frontline starting pitcher that piles up swings and misses and can reach a new level of dominance in run-threatening situations. A center fielder with extraordinary athletic ability, capable of making acrobatic grabs and gunning down aggressive baserunners. The Texas Rangers have lacked these types of standout talents for quite some time, until now.
Yes, I understand the irony. The Rangers have what great teams typically have, yet they’re currently the worst team in the American League. Their roster overall lacks talent, plus most of their standouts are just now entering the major league scene and have numerous checkpoints to reach before realizing their potential. What’s significant, however, are their robust pieces that will make building for the future less stressful.
It starts with their #3 prospect.