Wyatt Langford Named Rangers’ 2025 Player of the Year - and He’s Just Getting Started
There’s a new name at the top of the Texas Rangers’ roster - and it belongs to Wyatt Langford. The 23-year-old outfielder was named the DFW chapter of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America’s 2025 Rangers Player of the Year earlier this week, marking the first time he’s earned the honor in his young career.
It’s a significant moment for Langford, and a clear signal that the franchise is entering a new era. For the past two seasons, Corey Seager held the title. Now, the torch has been passed - and Langford didn’t just earn it, he commanded it.
Langford Powered a Struggling Rangers Lineup
In a season where Texas’ offense struggled to find its rhythm, Langford was the steady beat. He led the club with 22 home runs across 134 games, one of just two Rangers to eclipse the 20-homer mark in 2025.
The other? Seager, who finished with 21.
But Langford’s value went far beyond the long ball.
He finished top three on the team in hits, RBIs, and doubles - a testament to his ability to produce consistently in all phases of the game. Whether it was driving in runs or setting the table, Langford was a reliable presence in a lineup that often lacked punch.
And let’s not forget: he’s only in his second MLB season.
A Glove That’s Catching Up to the Bat
Langford’s offense turned heads, but his defense is starting to demand attention too. He was named a finalist for the American League Gold Glove in left field - no small feat for a player still relatively new to the outfield at the big-league level. Though Cleveland’s Steven Kwan ultimately took home the award, Langford’s inclusion among the finalists speaks volumes about his defensive growth.
For Texas, that’s a big development. With the team looking to build around young, two-way talent, Langford’s emergence as a capable defender only adds to his overall value. He’s not just a bat anymore - he’s becoming a complete player.
Changing of the Guard in Arlington
The Rangers have been defined in recent years by the veteran core of Seager and Marcus Semien. But with Semien now in New York following a trade to the Mets, and Seager battling through injuries, Langford’s rise couldn’t have come at a better time.
He’s not just producing - he’s becoming the face of the franchise.
That’s not to say he’s arrived at the peak of his powers. Langford still has plenty of growing to do, and he knows it.
But the early signs are promising. His work ethic, his hunger, and his ability to step up when the team needed him most in 2025 all point toward a player who’s ready to take on more responsibility - both on the field and in the clubhouse.
A Leadership Role Ahead?
There were whispers throughout the season that the Rangers’ clubhouse had lost some of its edge. Whether or not that’s true, one thing is clear: Langford did everything he could to keep the team competitive, even as the season slipped away.
Now, heading into his third year, he’s poised to take on a bigger role - not just as a producer, but as a leader. That’s a lot to ask of a 23-year-old, but Langford hasn’t shied away from expectations so far. If anything, he’s leaned into them.
The Rangers are betting big on Langford’s continued ascent - and with good reason. He’s shown he can carry the offense, hold his own defensively, and bring a spark to a team that desperately needed one. If he keeps trending upward, 2025 might just be the beginning of something special.
Texas needs a new cornerstone. Wyatt Langford is making a strong case that he’s ready to be that guy.