"Crews was selected second overall in the 2023 draft, one pick behind his LSU teammate Paul Skenes. He came to Washington fresh off a Golden Spikes Award, a national championship at LSU and a $9 million signing bonus that reflected his value to the organization. He was seen as a franchise cornerstone from the moment his name was called. After flying through the minor leagues in just over a year, Crews made his MLB debut on Aug. 26, 2024."
"Crews owns a .211 batting average and a .634 OPS with 13 home runs, 35 RBI and 29 stolen bases. There have been flashes of the five-tool ability that earned him the No. 2 overall pick, but the consistency has not followed. The strikeouts have been an issue, the high ground ball rate has limited his power and a left oblique strain sidelined him for nearly three months, disrupting any rhythm he was starting to build."
"Crews is still just 23 years old. He possesses elite athleticism, plays strong defense in the outfield, brings ridiculous speed on the bases and the bat still carries elite upside. The tools that made him the No. 2 overall pick have not disappeared. And while his traditional numbers have underwhelmed, his advanced metrics show some promise. There are signs he may have run into some bad luck, and with better swing decisions and more consistent contact, the production could look"
Dylan Crews entered the Nationals organization as the second overall pick in 2023 after a decorated college career, including a Golden Spikes Award, a national championship and a $9 million signing bonus. He advanced rapidly through the minors and debuted on Aug. 26, 2024, but his major league production over 412 at-bats (.211 average, .634 OPS, 13 homers, 35 RBI, 29 steals) has fallen short of expectations. Strikeouts, a high ground-ball rate and a left oblique strain that cost nearly three months disrupted his development. At 23, Crews retains elite athletic tools and defensive value, while advanced metrics suggest areas for improvement and upside if contact and swing decisions stabilize in 2026.
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