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Rangers 2021 Draft: Hits, Misses, and Trade Woes | Austin News
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- Jul 9, 2026
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The Texas Rangers’ 2021 draft class is five years in, and the results are mixed—some stars emerged, others stalled, and one standout got traded away. Jack Leiter, the top pick, debuted strong but now battles injuries and a high ERA. Aaron Zavala’s power is real, but injuries keep him stuck in Triple-A. Cameron Cauley, a high schooler, made his MLB debut this June—solid progress. Ian Moller and Mitch Bratt underperformed and were traded, while Liam Hicks, a ninth-round catcher, is crushing it in the majors for another team—proof the Rangers got him right, then let him slip away. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/741822e35cf94263