Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford is flying under the radar as a potential American League MVP candidate, despite posting impressive numbers in his first two MLB seasons. The 24-year-old outfielder, ranked No. 39 on ESPN's top 100 players list, has shown steady improvement with a 5.6 bWAR in 2025, placing him 12th in the AL despite missing 28 games due to injury.

Langford's rapid rise began when he debuted as a 22-year-old with the defending champion Rangers, finishing seventh in Rookie of the Year voting despite a 3.9 bWAR that topped several players who finished ahead of him. His sophomore season saw further growth, though he missed the All-Star team despite ranking 18th in AL bWAR at the break. Rangers president Chris Young believes Langford is already a really good player with the potential to be great.

The key to Langford's MVP aspirations lies in staying healthy for a full 155-game season. His current 2.2% MVP odds reflect how overlooked he remains, even as his skill set continues to expand. With elite defensive metrics, 30-steal potential, and improving plate discipline, Langford is positioned to make a significant leap if he can maintain his spring training form and avoid the hamstring and oblique issues that plagued him previously.