Texas Rangers amateur scouting director Kipp Fagg navigates optimism and realism in his area of expertise. Yes, of course, the Rangers are “trying to hit them all” and strike gold with each of their 20 draft selections in a given year.

HOUSTON — For Jacob deGrom, family man, going to the All-Star Game is of utmost importance. For Jacob deGrom, the 37-year-old, the pitching part is better left to the younger, less experienced and less surgically repaired.