Rangers scouts pegged the left - handed hitter as a potential cornerstone talent .
The front office , viewing hitter as the top prospect in a uniquely deep international market , recommended a landmark commitment that ownership got behind to get a deal done .
Rangers scouts pegged the left - handed hitter as a potential cornerstone talent , and the front office , viewing him as the top prospect in a uniquely deep international market , recommended a landmark commitment that ownership got behind to get a deal done .