So with that, let's talk about a player that has actually already been drafted by the Texas Rangers, but instead decided to attend Stanford. Matt Scott, a 6-foot-7, 247 pound right hander with three plus pitches is currently ranked as the No.

In fact, Pederson is projected to be the Rangers' second-best hitter in 2025, according to Fangraphs, which is projecting a weighted on-base average of .351, including 28 homers. Shortstop Corey Seager is again expected to be the Rangers' top bat, with a projected weighted on-base average of .369 and 30 homers.

Matt Fisher checks out the hot corner where the Texas Rangers are hoping for that ever elusive full season from Josh Jung but now know that Josh Smith is solid insurance in case Jung gets hurt again.

The Texas Rangers announced Wednesday morning the addition of Elvis Andrus to the club's hall of fame. Andrus will be inducted into the Rangers Hall of Fame during a pre-game ceremony on June 28 before the Rangers face the Seattle Mariners.