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

By Cody Smith | Jul 20, 2019

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, TEXAS – MARCH 28: Grounds crew members remove a tarp off the pitchers mound prior to the Texas Rangers taking on the Chicago Cubs during Opening Day at Globe Life Park in Arlington on March 28, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

#1 RHP Hans Crouse, Hickory Crawdads (A)

Crouse, 20, is looking like a huge steal from the 2017 draft, as he fell to the Texas Rangers at 66, and has dominated so far through the majors. Crouse has the potential for a plus-plus fastball and a plus slider. He just needs to develop a second pitch, and improve his control a bit to become a true ace. His 3.71 ERA this season is a bit misleading to how good he has really been. Prior to allowing seven runs earlier this month, his ERA was at 2.82, and he rebounded well in his most recent start, pitching four shutout innings.

He has true potential to become the future ace for the Rangers and be someone who fans should keep a close eye on how he develops.

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