The Texas Rangers are gearing up for an incredible regular season, and all of the top MLB prospects are showing out in their spring games.
The 2025 Spring Breakout exhibition is set for March 13-16, giving organizations the chance to boast their top prospects prior to the upcoming campaign. Clubs have begun releasing their stacked rosters in preparation for next week, and the Rangers have announced their top 2025 prospect as Sebastian Walcott.
Walcott occupying the club’s top spot is no surprise to Texas fans. Ranked as the No. 17 player in MLB’s Top 100 list, Walcott could bring much-needed speed to the Rangers’ offense. His defense isn’t too shabby either and could be of use in the shortstop position.
All eyes will be trained on Walcott when Texas matches up with the San Francisco Giants on March 15, especially when he steps into the batting box.
His lethal right-handed swing could be a huge advantage for the Rangers, but Walcott will need to remain consistent and patient in order to overcome his tendency to strikeout. In 2024, he took an aggressive approach to the plate and recorded a 26 percent clip. Walcott produces exceptional exit velocities with his swing, so it will be crucial for him to refine his performance entering 2025.
He was moved to the minors in order to build up his at-bats, but his future in the Major Leagues is bright. At just 18 years old, Walcott has the potential for a long and prosperous career ahead of him.
In the field, Walcott has shown versatility between shortstop and third base. Texas would be remiss to overlook Walcott’s rocket arm and should look to exercise his abilities throughout the remainder of spring training.
As he headlines the Spring Breakout roster for the Rangers, Walcott will be joined by Dylan Dreiling and Alejandro Osuna, two top 10 players that have performed well in big league camp. The full Texas roster for the upcoming event features numerous blooming prospects, giving the Rangers a competitive edge for the regular season.
Tagged as legitimate 2025 World Series contenders, Texas will have some things to prove as baseball kicks off, but their prospect list bodes well for their performance. With Jacob DeGrom back to full health, optimism has not been scarce surrounding upcoming gameplay.
Things are not slowing down for the Rangers in spring training, and fans can look forward to some breakout performances from new and returning players, alike.