"The Giants drafted Crawford as a two-way player and let him try both last season, his first as a professional, but scouts and team officials have long believed his future is on the mound. Crawford said he thought a lot about the decision in the offseason and decided to focus on pitching, noting that making the switch now will allow him to settle into a starter's routine and more easily manage his workload and take care of his body. He still will occasionally take batting practice, just to keep those skills."
"The Giants are hopeful that Crawford, once healthy, can move quickly, joining a large group of young pitching prospects that started to arrive last summer and now will be counted on to help the Giants work through 162 games. Given how aggressive the front office has been with promotions, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Crawford in Double-A relatively quickly."
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