""I feel ready," Crawford told reporters earlier this week. "I'm ready to go.""
"The speedy Crawford will be a threat on the bases and has plus contact skills at the plate along with a solid approach and solid-average raw power."
"Crawford hit .250 this spring with a triple and 3 doubles in 55 at-bats, but had 12 strikeouts and only 2 walks."
"His father was a four-time All-Star outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays who last played in the major leagues in 2016."
Justin Crawford, son of former MLB player Carl Crawford, is set to start as center fielder for the Philadelphia Phillies. At 22, he is the youngest starting outfielder since 1972. Crawford impressed during spring training, earning a spot on the Opening Day roster. He was the 17th overall pick in the 2022 draft and hit .250 this spring. His father, Carl Crawford, was a four-time All-Star with a .290 batting average over 15 seasons in the MLB.
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