Once viewed as a two-way player, Reggie Crawford's focus on pitching and impressive fastball performance has propelled him to Triple-A, on the cusp of the major leagues.
The Giants plan to develop Crawford into a starting pitcher after refining his secondary pitches, currently opting for shorter bursts to balance workload and potential impact.
Crawford's career has been slowed by injuries, including Tommy John surgery, mononucleosis, and a lat strain, prompting him to abandon the two-way path and accelerate his pitching focus.
Farhan Zaidi highlights Crawford's ability to overpower Double-A hitters with his upper-90s fastball, expressing confidence in his potential to pitch in the big-league bullpen by season's end.
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