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How Justin Crawford is related to Carl Crawford in rookie season for Phillies
TL;DR
Justin Crawford has made the Philadelphia Phillies' Opening Day roster as a centerfielder, showcasing his potential as a second-generation MLB player. His father, Carl Crawford, is a notable figure in baseball, contributing to Justin's strong baseball lineage.
Key points
- Justin Crawford is on the Phillies' Opening Day roster.
- He is a second-generation MLB player.
- His father is Carl Crawford, a notable MLB figure.
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The Philadelphia Phillies showed their confidence in Justin Crawford by keeping him on the Opening Day roster to start in centerfield.
They had to have even a bit of extra confidence because they know that Crawford is a second-generation MLB player. When you've grown up around the sport, it has to help.
It may not be the most well-known name, simply because his dad didn't always play in a big market.
But when it hits you, you realize -- holy cow, Crawford has some good baseball genes.
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Is Justin Crawford related to Carl Crawford?
Yep, Justin Crawford is related to former MLB All-Star, Carl Crawford.
Carl is Justin's dad.
Who is Carl Crawford?
Carl broke into the major leagues when Tampa Bay still called itself the Devil Rays. He went on to make four All-Star teams, win a Gold Glove and a Silver Slugger, and even earn All-Star MVP honors.
Carl finished his career with 1,931 hits, including 309 doubles, 123 triples and 136 home runs. He stole 480 bases and batted .290 in a career that also included the Dodgers and Red Sox.
Q&A
What is Justin Crawford's relationship to Carl Crawford?
Justin Crawford is the son of Carl Crawford, making him a second-generation MLB player.
Why did the Philadelphia Phillies keep Justin Crawford on their Opening Day roster?
The Phillies showed confidence in Justin Crawford's abilities, believing his background and experience growing up around baseball would benefit the team.
What position does Justin Crawford play for the Phillies?
Justin Crawford plays centerfield for the Philadelphia Phillies.
