Vanderbilt pitcher Tyler Brown and catcher CJ Rodriguez, left, congratulate freshman pitcher Jack Leiter (22) after he strike out all three South Alabama batters during the first inning at Hawkins Field Feb. 18, 2020. Nas Vandy Baseball Home Opener 019
Outside of their rather impressive start to the regular season thus far, the biggest talking point in regards to the Texas Rangers is of course that of the 2021 MLB Draft.
Set to select second overall, the Rangers are going to have quite the decision to make when draft day finally rolls around. Shortstop Jordan Lawler is a potential generational infielder who’s also a Texas native, whereas the duo of Vanderbilt pitchers (Jack Leiter, Kumar Rocker) have “Ace” like ceilings to them.