Here are 5 things you need to know about Rangers prospect Leody Taveras.

1. How he got here

Texas signed him out of the Dominican Republic in 2015 as an international free agent. Here's what former Rangers assistant general manager Thad Levine (now with the Twins as their GM) said of the signing:

"Our international scouts did an outstanding job signing Leody Taveras, one of the most talented players in this year's international amateur market," said Levine. "Willy Espinal, Roberto Aquino, Gil Kim and the rest of our scouts have worked tirelessly evaluating Taveras.

"Taveras is a dynamic, switch-hitting centerfielder who comes from a terrific family rich in baseball tradition."

He was ranked as the No. 18 international prospect by MLB.com at the time.

2. Rangers' top prospect

SportsDay's Gerry Fraley lists Taveras as Texas' top prospect, ahead of players like Willie Calhoun and Yohander Mendez. Here's Fraley's scouting report:

Taveras has the highest ceiling of any player in the system. Taveras, a switch-hitter, has a line-drive swing from both sides and will add power as his body matures. He is a legitimate five-tool player with the gliding speed and the arm to be an effective center fielder. Taveras also has an advanced understanding of the game.

To see the full top 10 list of Rangers prospects, click here.

3. Family in MLB

You might have heard of his cousin, Willy. He spent seven years in Major League Baseball playing for four different teams (the Astros, Rockies, Reds and Nationals).

Willy had a 30-game hit streak in 2006. Two years later he stole 68 bases in 133 games with Colorado, and was only caught seven times that year.

He used that speed in the outfield, too.

4. Thought highly of

The Rangers thought so highly of Taveras, who received a $2.1-million signing bonus, that they used him in major league spring training games before he made his pro debut in the rookie-level Arizona League.

5. Carlos Beltran comparison

More scouting from Evan Grant:

Taveras could be a legitimate five-tool player. As a hitter, he is often compared to Carlos Beltran for a smooth, use-the-entire-field style but does need to improve his contact rate. The power will come as Taveras' body matures. He runs well and is an exceptional defensive center fielder. Matt Siegel, who managed the rookie-league club, told Baseball America that Taveras was "put on this earth to be a center fielder."

Bonus: The Rocket

Ever go golfing and run into a seven-time Cy Young winner Roger Clemens? No? Just Leody?