""I really wasn't in the minor league system that long. I honestly didn't really even understand the whole prospect thing. I think a lot of guys, they just don't want to know about it.""
""In hindsight, that rookie race was where the overlooked phase of Langford's career began, as he landed that seventh-place finish even though he had a higher bWAR (3.9) than any of the six who received more support.""
""Langford's bWAR jumped to 5.6, 12th best in the AL. Yet he didn't make the All-Star team despite ranking 18th in the league in bWAR at the break.""
""Did we get so enamored with how good we thought Langford could be that we overlooked how good he has already become?""
Wyatt Langford, once a highly touted prospect for the Texas Rangers, quickly transitioned from minor leagues to a starting position. Despite a strong performance, including a seventh-place finish in the Rookie of the Year voting and a significant increase in bWAR, he faced challenges in gaining recognition, such as missing the All-Star team and being excluded from the World Baseball Classic roster. This raises questions about whether the focus on his potential has overshadowed his actual achievements.
Read at ESPN.com
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