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Texas Rangers Top 25 Midseason Prospect Rankings: #1-5

By Cody Smith

ARLINGTON, TX - JUNE 16: (L-R) Bubba Thompson from McGill-Toolen High School, Chris Seise out of West Orange High School and right-handed pitcher Hans Crouse out of Dana Hills High School pose for a photo after the Texas Rangers announced the signings of several of the club's top selections in the 2017 Major League Baseball Draft at Globe Life Park in Arlington on June 16, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - JUNE 16: (L-R) Bubba Thompson from McGill-Toolen High School, Chris Seise out of West Orange High School and right-handed pitcher Hans Crouse out of Dana Hills High School pose for a photo after the Texas Rangers announced the signings of several of the club's top selections in the 2017 Major League Baseball Draft at Globe Life Park in Arlington on June 16, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TX – JULY 04: Members of the United States military unfurl a large American Flag during the National Anthem before a baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park July 4, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Wade/Getty Images) /

#5 OF Bubba Thompson, Down East Wood Ducks (A+)

Thompson was the first pick that the Texas Rangers made in their 2017 draft class. The 21-year-old Thompson had a terrific season last year in Hickory (A), but he has struggled so far this season, hitting just .145, and has missed about three months due to injury. He has the potential to be an excellent fielder with plus-plus speed to go with an above-average bat and power. He’s only played 18 games in A+ this season, so hopefully, he can end the season with a strong second half to potentially move up the list.

#4 RHP Cole Winn, Hickory Crawdads (A)

Winn, 19, was the Rangers first-round pick in 2018 and did not pitch after being drafted. When he finally took the mound for the Rangers, he struggled through his first few outings, but over his last four, he has allowed just three runs in 17 innings with five walks and 14 strikeouts. He is expected to develop four really good pitches, and he could become the first high school pitcher from the 2018 draft to make it to the majors.

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