Justin Crawford (baseball)
| Justin Crawford | |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia Phillies | |
| Center fielder | |
| Born: January 13, 2004 Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. | |
Bats: Left Throws: Right |
Justin Carl Crawford (born January 13, 2004) is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Philadelphia Phillies organization.
Amateur career
Crawford spent his freshman year of high school at Rolling Hills Preparatory School in Torrance, California before transferring to Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada, as a sophomore.[1][2] As a junior in 2021, he batted .525.[3] In 2022, as a senior, he batted .503 with five home runs, 52 RBIs, and twenty stolen bases.[4] The Las Vegas Sun named him their Male Athlete of the Year.[5] He ended the season as a top prospect for the upcoming draft.[6] Crawford committed to play college baseball at the University of Arizona, but switched his commitment to Louisiana State University.[7][8]
Professional career
The Philadelphia Phillies selected Crawford in the first round with the 17th overall selection of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft.[9] He signed with the team for $3.89 million.[10]
To open the 2023 season, Crawford was assigned to the Clearwater Threshers.[11] He was selected to represent the Phillies at the 2023 All-Star Futures Game.[12] In mid-August, he was promoted to the Jersey Shore BlueClaws.[13] Over 87 games with the two teams, he batted .332 with three home runs, 64 RBIs, and 47 stolen bases.[14] He was chosen for the Florida State League Most Valuable Player Award and Top MLB Prospect Award for his performance with Clearwater.[15]
Personal life
Crawford's father, Carl Crawford, played 14 seasons of Major League Baseball.[16] His second cousin, J. P. Crawford, also a Phillies first-round pick, currently plays for the Seattle Mariners.[17]
References
- ^ "Carl Crawford's son could 'be better than his dad'". MLB.com.
- ^ "Best of Justin Crawford, son of Carl, yet to come". MLB.com.
- ^ Orts, Jason (March 2, 2022). "High school baseball teams hope for return to normalcy". Las Vegas Review-Journal.
- ^ Brewer, Ray (May 25, 2022). "Busing supervisor, umpire and officer honored as unsung athletic heroes - High School Sports News -". Las Vegas Sun.
- ^ Staff, Las Vegas Sun (May 25, 2022). "Male Athlete of the Year: Justin Crawford, Bishop Gorman baseball - Las Vegas Sun Newspaper". Las Vegas Sun.
- ^ "Gorman star Justin Crawford could go top 10 in MLB draft". 16 July 2022.
- ^ Spears, Justin. "Former big-leaguer Carl Crawford's son, Justin, commits to Arizona Wildcats for 2022". Arizona Daily Star.
- ^ Vann, Leah. "LSU baseball signs No. 1 Class of 2022 recruiting class". The Advocate.
- ^ "Crawford 'ready to go' after Phils grab him in 1st round". MLB.com.
- ^ "First-round pick Justin Crawford signs with Phillies, ready to give up his No. 3".
- ^ "Where the Phillies' Top 30 prospects are starting season". MLB.com. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ^ "2023 MLB Futures Game rosters: Orioles' Jackson Holliday, Red Sox's Marcelo Mayer among notable names". CBSSports.com. 2023-06-26. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ^ "Crawford, Rincon Join BlueClaws From Clearwater". MiLB.com. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ^ "Justin Crawford Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". MiLB.com. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
- ^ Avallone, Michael (September 19, 2023). "Here are the 2023 Single-A All-Stars and Award Winners". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved September 19, 2023.
- ^ Orts, Jason (November 11, 2021). "Bishop Gorman stars can get tips from dads who played in MLB". Las Vegas Review-Journal.
- ^ "Who is Justin Crawford?". MLB.com.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)