Maxton Martin’s breakout week earned him Carolina League Player of the Week honors — but according to the Texas Rangers’ front office, the 19-year-old outfielder’s rise is only beginning.
Martin exploded in a five-game stretch against Augusta, hitting .522 with a triple, three doubles, five RBI, and a 1.261 OPS — capped by a career-best four-hit outing on Sunday. His red-hot performance has put him atop the league in several categories and turned heads throughout the organization.
While the Rangers celebrated the achievement, sources say the front office is already evaluating next steps for Martin’s development. “We’re proud of the week he had,” said a team source. “But we’re just getting started. The GM is keeping a close eye on his progress.”
Drafted in the 11th round in 2023, Martin was considered a raw but high-upside prospect. Now, after just eight games this season, he leads the Carolina League in hits, extra-base hits, and total bases — and he’s quickly climbing the organizational depth chart.
Texas already features a strong crop of outfield prospects, but if Martin continues at this pace, the GM may soon be facing bigger decisions — including a potential promotion or a spot on the Top 30 list.
For now, Rangers fans can enjoy the emergence of a new name to watch — and trust that the front office is working on what comes next.
