MLB 2026: Why Wyatt Langford is an AL MVP sleeper pick

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SURPRISE, Ariz. -- It's amazing how fast a ballplayer can go from overhyped to overlooked.

Just a couple of years ago, Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford landed at No. 4 on the top 100 prospects list of ESPN's Kiley McDaniel. He had spent just 44 games in the minor leagues at that point, yet broke camp with the defending champions as their every-day left fielder. Many touted him as an American League Rookie of the Year candidate.

Langford, you might or might not be surprised to learn, wasn't particularly aware of any of that. He didn't have time to be.

"I really wasn't in the minor league system that long," Langford said. "I honestly didn't…