ARLINGTON -- It’s Sebastian Walcott’s world, and we’re all just living in it. At least it is in the Rangers’ farm system right now.
In MLB Pipeline’s newly updated Top 100 Prospects list, the Rangers' shortstop prospect landed at No. 7 overall, keeping him in the top 10 for the second year in a row. Walcott remains Texas’ lone Top 100 prospect after the midseason re-rank accounted for the graduation of right-hander Kumar Rocker.
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SEBASTIAN WALCOTT
Acquired: January 2023, international signee ($3.2 million)
ETA: 2026
Walcott reached Double-A Frisco for just five games in 2024 before getting a full season there last year at age 19, hitting .255/.355/.386 with 13 home runs and 32 stolen bases as one of the youngest players at the level.
He was unable to participate fully in the 2025 Arizona Fall League due to arm fatigue, though after a full offseason of rest and recovery, he will be a full go for the start of Spring Training next month.
“I think Sebastian is in a great spot, still on track,” said general manager Ross Fenstermaker. “One thing we believe in is that it's a meritocracy. The best are going to find their way to figure out the playing time. And he's doing really well.”
Walcott has been the crown jewel of the farm system for a few years now, as names like Wyatt Langford and Evan Carter became everyday contributors at the big league level. Walcott, who doesn't turn 20 until March 14, has consistently thrived against older competition as one of the youngest players at every level he’s played since arriving from the Bahamas.
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Walcott will most likely make his Triple-A debut to start the 2026 season, bringing him one step closer to being a big leaguer. He has plenty of offensive upside due to his elite bat speed and solid bat-to-ball skills. While he could cut down on the swing-and-miss at the higher levels, he still has time to develop a more mature approach before his MLB debut.
“We want to make sure that we take the necessary developmental steps,” Rangers president of baseball operations Chris Young said at the Winter Meetings last month. “He is a unique talent. … The hope is that we can give him the time he needs to develop and then he'll knock the door down when he's ready. My hope is that it's [2026], because I think it would be great for our fans, and I think when he does get here, he's going to help us win.”