10 Texas Rangers prospects who could make their MLB debut in 2022

AMARILLO, TEXAS - JULY 23: Infielder Josh Jung #18 of the Frisco RoughRiders stands on deck during the game against the Amarillo Sod Poodles at HODGETOWN Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Amarillo, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)
AMARILLO, TEXAS - JULY 23: Infielder Josh Jung #18 of the Frisco RoughRiders stands on deck during the game against the Amarillo Sod Poodles at HODGETOWN Stadium on July 23, 2021 in Amarillo, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)
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Prior to the 2021 season, the Texas Rangers farm system was ranked 21st out of all MLB teams.  After drafting RHP Jack Leiter and making key trades prior to the trade deadline, the Rangers farm system moved up 10 spots and now rank 11th going into Spring Training.  Several of the Top 30 Rangers prospects are knocking at the door and will possibly make their MLB debut’s in 2022.

Here is a list of 10 Texas prospects that will most likely play some games for the Rangers in 2022. (all rankings are listed on MLB.com)

10 Texas Rangers prospects who could debut in 2022- Josh Jung

Texas Rangers Josh Jung
Texas Rangers Josh Jung

Draft: 2019, 1st round, 8th Overall to Texas Rangers

2021 Stats:

Teams: AA/AAA (2 teams)

G: 78

AB: 304

OBP: .398

SLG: .592

R: 54

H: 99

2B: 22

3B: 1

HR: 19

RBI: 61

BB: 31

SO: 76

SB: 2

AVG: .326

Josh Jung is currently the #2 prospect in the Texas organization behind 2021 #1 pick Jack Leiter.  Jung is the most likely prospect to crack the Rangers Opening Day Roster.  If the Rangers trade Isiah Kiner-Falefa prior to the start of the season, 3B is almost a guarantee for Jung.  In 2020, Kiner-Falefa won a Gold Glove at 3B so, he currently has the inside track.  If Jung starts the season at AAA, he will undoubtedly be called up as an injury replacement or a post-trade deadline addition to the Rangers infield.  Worst case scenario, Jung is a September callup when rosters expand.

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