The Texas Rangers boast one of the top young talents in baseball within their farm system.

Sebastian Walcott, a 19-year-old phenom ranked No. 1 in the Rangers’ organization and No. 4 overall in the sport, is already competing at the Double-A level—just two years after signing as an international free agent. His potential is undeniable, and it likely won’t be long before he makes an impact in the big leagues.

Expected to reach the majors in 2026, the 6-foot-4 power-hitting infielder is seen as a key part of Texas’ future youth movement. With a possible MLB debut as early as next season, it’s no shock that MLB Pipeline is already eyeing another rising star in the organization, predicting Gavin Fein to be the Rangers’ top prospect by 2027.

Gavin Fien, a standout first-round pick in the 2025 MLB Draft straight out of high school, quickly climbed to the No. 2 spot in the Rangers’ prospect rankings. At just 18 years old, the 6-foot-3, 200-pound slugger has already earned a 55-grade for his power.

But Fien brings more to the table than raw power alone. With a disciplined eye at the plate and fast hands, he’s capable of making consistent, impactful contact when he sees a pitch he likes. Given his current ranking right behind Sebastian Walcott, MLB Pipeline’s prediction that Fien could be the Rangers’ top prospect by 2027 isn’t all that surprising. His upside suggests he has the tools to earn that top spot.

“Fien won MVP at MLB’s High School All-American Game and led the U.S. 18U national team in slugging (.680),” MLB Pipeline noted, adding that many scouts view him as the best pure hitter in the 2025 high school class.

It will be interesting to see the trajectory of the youngster over the next few seasons. While high school players are seen as prospects with high ceilings, the variability on them is also equally high. That makes it hard to know exactly how they are going to perform and if they’ll live up to their lofty expectations or not.

At the time of writing, Fien has played nine games with Single-A Hickory. He has slashed .211/.268/.342 with three doubles, a triple, six RBI and three walks to 10 strikeouts. With four of his eight total hits being for extra bases, that’s a good sign that he can produce a high slugging percentage.

Fien’s MLB ETA is set at 2029 right now, so when the rankings come out in 2027, he will assuredly still be working his way up the minor league ranks. But if he performs the way many expect, not only will he be the top-ranked guy for the Rangers, he could be one of the highest-ranked guys in baseball.