The Texas Rangers' title defense fell short, yet two players shone in a disappointing season. Corey Seager, ranking 13th in the MLB with a Win Probability Added (WPA) of +3.98, showcased his skills despite a slight dip from the previous year. In 2023, he delivered a stellar .327 batting average, 33 home runs, and 96 RBIs, maintaining his status as a top performer since joining the Rangers in 2022.
Relief pitcher Kirby Yates outperformed even Seager, leading the league with a WPA of +4.43. At age 37, Yates achieved a remarkable 1.17 ERA across 61.2 innings with 33 saves, earning his second All-Star nod. Despite his impressive performance, the Rangers have not re-signed him, opting instead for five new bullpen additions, likely due to his age.
On a less positive note, the Rangers also had two players listed among the bottom 30 in WPA: outfielder Leody Taveras and rookie pitcher Jack Leiter. As the new season looms, the Rangers aspire to increase their representation among the league's top players.
