Reggie Crawford LHP/1B/DH. DOB: 12/4/2000. B-L, T-L. 6'4", 235 lbs. Drafted 2022 Round 1 #30 overall
2022(ACL): .158/.238/.158, 9.5 BB%, 42.9 K%, 21 PA.
Tremendously big, strong athlete. Drafted as a 2-way player but most analysts believe strongly his future is strictly on the mound. Did not pitch at all in 2022 at either the college or pro levels due to Tommy John surgery. He should be ready to start pitching this spring. Despite being a first round college draftee the Giants will likely take it very slowly. I would not be surprised if he is held out in extended spring training and starts out back in the ACL. We could see him in San Jose early if he convinces the coaches he is ready to go. Extreme high risk/reward prospect.
I liked the Giants taking a risk selecting a tremendous talent like Crawford.at the end of round #1. He was a good interview on MLB network, he grew up as a swimmer. It'll be interesting to see what the Giants development plan is for Crawford, after all he pitched only 8 innings in college. He also said they introduced a changeup to him during his rehab, which should help him on his development as a pitcher .
ReplyDeleteWhen you are drafting from the #30 slot, you might as well go all out for upside.
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