Dylan Crews of the Washington Nationals sets himself apart by prioritizing in-game observation over technological aids like tablets. At 23, he could easily use MLB-issued iPads to analyze past pitches, but he prefers learning from actual gameplay, focusing on pitchers' behavior in real-time. Manager Dave Martinez highlights Crews' detail-oriented approach, which contributes to his readiness as a rookie and his potential candidacy for the National League Rookie of the Year award. This approach underlines a foundational aspect of baseball: intuition gleaned from direct observation can often outweigh historical data.
"I feel like the recipe to everything is right out there in front of you watching the game," Crews said.
"He's the one kid that we have that really pays attention to detail," Manager Dave Martinez said. "He doesn't come in after and run to the iPad. He comes in and watches the game."
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