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Scouting grades: Fastball: 60 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 50 | Overall: 40

Abeldt was one of college baseball's best relievers in his first two years at Texas Christian, recording a 2.81 ERA with 125 strikeouts in 99 1/3 innings and spending both summers with the U.S. collegiate national team. The Horned Frogs planned on turning him into a starter in 2025, but he blew out his elbow just before the beginning of the season and required Tommy John surgery in February. He still could draw interest in the first five rounds of the Draft.

Abeldt relies heavily on a 91-94 mph fastball that peaks at 96 and is much more effective than its ordinary velocity would indicate. His heater has riding action and plenty of deception coming out of a crossfire delivery, and it's nearly impossible to lift when he works down in the zone. He can't overpower hitters with a slider that sits around 80 mph, but it can baffle them with its sweeping action when it's on.

While he doesn't use it much, Abeldt has the makings of an effective low-80s changeup with sink. He looks like a shorter, stronger version of Chris Sale with his slingy delivery, and it generates a lot of empty swings and groundballs. It remains to be seen if he can succeed as a starter, but he comes with a high floor as a quality lefty reliever once he returns to full health.

Scouting grades: Fastball: 60 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 50 | Overall: 40

Abeldt was one of college baseball's best relievers in his first two years at Texas Christian, recording a 2.81 ERA with 125 strikeouts in 99 1/3 innings and spending both summers with the U.S. collegiate national team. The Horned Frogs planned on turning him into a starter in 2025, but he blew out his elbow just before the beginning of the season and required Tommy John surgery in February. The Rangers still popped him in the fifth round and signed him for $450,000.

Abeldt relies heavily on a 91-94 mph fastball that peaks at 96 and is much more effective than its ordinary velocity would indicate. His heater has riding action and plenty of deception coming out of a crossfire delivery, and it's nearly impossible to lift when he works down in the zone. He can't overpower hitters with a slider that sits around 80 mph, but it can baffle them with its sweeping action when it's on.

While he doesn't use it much, Abeldt has the makings of an effective low-80s changeup with sink. He looks like a shorter, stronger version of Chris Sale with his slingy delivery, and it generates a lot of empty swings and groundballs. It remains to be seen if he can succeed as a starter, but he comes with a high floor as a quality lefty reliever once he returns to full health.

Scouting grades: Fastball: 60 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 50 | Control: 50 | Overall: 40

Abeldt was one of college baseball's best relievers in his first two years at Texas Christian, recording a 2.81 ERA with 125 strikeouts in 99 1/3 innings and spending both summers with the U.S. collegiate national team. The Horned Frogs planned on turning him into a starter in 2025, but he blew out his elbow just before the beginning of the season and required Tommy John surgery in February. The Rangers still popped him in the fifth round and signed him for $450,000.

Abeldt relies heavily on a 91-94 mph fastball that peaks at 96 and is much more effective than its ordinary velocity would indicate. His heater has riding action and plenty of deception coming out of a crossfire delivery, and it's nearly impossible to lift when he works down in the zone. He can't overpower hitters with a slider that sits around 80 mph, but it can baffle them with its sweeping action when it's on.

While he doesn't use it much, Abeldt has the makings of an effective low-80s changeup with sink. He looks like a shorter, stronger version of Chris Sale with his slingy delivery, and it generates a lot of empty swings and groundballs. It remains to be seen if he can succeed as a starter, but he comes with a high floor as a quality lefty reliever once he returns to full health.

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	03/05/2026	LHP Ben Abeldt assigned to Texas Rangers Prospects.
	08/04/2025	ACL Rangers activated LHP Ben Abeldt from the full-season injured list.
	07/24/2025	ACL Rangers placed LHP Ben Abeldt on the full-season injured list.
	07/22/2025	LHP Ben Abeldt assigned to ACL Rangers.
	07/21/2025	Texas Rangers signed LHP Ben Abeldt.
	06/03/2025	LHP Ben Abeldt assigned to College Workout.
	01/15/2025	LHP Ben Abeldt assigned to TCU Horned Frogs.
	04/03/2024	LHP Ben Abeldt assigned to Wareham Gatemen.
	02/12/2024	LHP Ben Abeldt assigned to TCU Horned Frogs.
	06/29/2023	College Workout activated LHP Ben Abeldt.
	06/26/2023	LHP Ben Abeldt roster status changed by USAB Stars Team.
	06/26/2023	LHP Ben Abeldt assigned to USAB Stars Team.
	02/05/2023	LHP Ben Abeldt assigned to TCU Horned Frogs.
	08/22/2022	LHP Ben Abeldt and assigned to TCU Horned Frogs.
	07/13/2021	PG National 7 - Orange activated LHP Benjamin Abeldt.