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Rising Star Today
By the People, for the People
Rangers' Rising Star Wyatt Langford Sizzles in Spring Training
Langford's 1.468 OPS suggests an MVP-caliber season ahead for the young outfielder.
Mar. 24, 2026 at 10:57am
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Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford, a rising star in MLB, has been on an absolute tear in Spring Training, hitting .444 with a 1.468 OPS and 5 home runs. While his regular season numbers are unlikely to match those eye-popping spring stats, Langford's underlying metrics, including a 98.5 mph average exit velocity, 74% hard-hit rate, and more walks than strikeouts, suggest he is poised for a breakout campaign that could put him in the MVP conversation.
Why it matters
Langford's continued development is crucial for the Rangers, who have an impressive pitching rotation and can contend for the playoffs if their lineup, led by Langford, takes another step forward. As an emerging star still relatively unknown outside of Texas, a big season from Langford would bring national attention to the Rangers and could cement his status as one of the best young players in baseball.
The details
In his first two MLB seasons, Langford has steadily improved his OPS, going from .740 as a rookie in 2024 to .775 last year. Now, his eye-popping spring numbers, including a 98.5 mph average exit velocity, 74% hard-hit rate, and more walks than strikeouts, suggest he is primed for an even bigger leap in 2026.
- Langford first made the Rangers' Opening Day roster in 2024.
- In 2025, Langford raised his OPS from .740 to .775.
The players
Wyatt Langford
A rising star outfielder for the Texas Rangers who has been tearing the cover off the ball in Spring Training, suggesting he could be an MVP contender in 2026.
Texas Rangers
A Major League Baseball team that has an impressive pitching rotation and is hoping Langford's continued development can help them contend for the playoffs.
What they’re saying
“Langford (has) raked every single spring since he slugged his way onto the Rangers' Opening Day roster in 2024. This year, those numbers for Langford include a 98.5 mph average exit velocity, 74% hard-hit rate, plus a very low 10% swing-and-miss rate and more walks (six) than strikeouts (five). Somehow, Langford's spring numbers have gotten better every season. And his big league career is on the same trajectory.”
— David Adler, MLB.com Writer
What’s next
If Langford can carry his spring success into the regular season, he could emerge as an MVP candidate and help the Rangers contend for a playoff spot.
The takeaway
Wyatt Langford's dominant Spring Training performance suggests the young Rangers outfielder is poised for a breakout season that could vault him into the MVP conversation and bring national attention to a Texas team with postseason aspirations.
