Reggie Crawford

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked San Francisco Giants #11 prospect in 2023
  BA Grade/Risk: 55/Extreme
  
  Track Record: Crawford's limited track record made him one of the biggest wild cards in the 2022 draft. A two-way player at Connecticut who doubled as a first baseman, Crawford pitched just eight innings In two seasons for the Huskies and had Tommy John surgery that wiped out his entire junior year. But his athletic background--he was an accomplished swimmer in high school--and a strong stint for USA Baseball's Collegiate National Team convinced the Giants to draft him in the first round, No. 30 overall, and sign him for $2,297,500. Crawford made his pro debut in the Arizona Complex League and hit in 10 games while his arm recovered from surgery.
  
  Scouting Report: Crawford has barely pitched, but he's impressed when he has. Between his time at UConn, Team USA and the Cape Cod League, he flashed a three-pitch mix topped by a fastball that averaged 95 mph and touched 99 from the left side. He backed it up with a low-to-mid 80s slider that flashed plus and was beginning to develop a changeup before he tore his ulnar collateral ligament. In addition to his stuff, Crawford intrigued the Giants with his physical 6-foot-4, 235-pound frame and strong makeup that endeared him to his teammates in his pro debut. He has big raw power at the plate but could stand to improve his swing decisions and shows soft hands and a strong arm when he plays first base.
  
  The Future: Crawford began throwing bullpens in the fall and should be ready for spring training. His surgery and lack of innings will lead to a limited workload in 2023, which will come in the Class A levels.
  
  Scouting Grades: Fastball: 70. Slider: 60. Changeup: 40. Control: 45

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #412 prospect in 2019 draft
  A 6-foot-4. 206-pound two-way player, Crawford has added a significant amount of good weight over the offseason and started to separate himself more as a hitter than a pitcher this spring. He's a power over hit bat who will be limited to first base and needs to show more feel to hit, and has been into the low 90s on the mound. Crawford is committed to Connecticut.

• February, 2023 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 55/Extreme
  
  Track Record: Crawford's limited track record made him one of the biggest wild cards in the 2022 draft. A two-way player at Connecticut who doubled as a first baseman, Crawford pitched just eight innings In two seasons for the Huskies and had Tommy John surgery that wiped out his entire junior year. But his athletic background--he was an accomplished swimmer in high school--and a strong stint for USA Baseball's Collegiate National Team convinced the Giants to draft him in the first round, No. 30 overall, and sign him for $2,297,500. Crawford made his pro debut in the Arizona Complex League and hit in 10 games while his arm recovered from surgery.
  
  Scouting Report: Crawford has barely pitched, but he's impressed when he has. Between his time at UConn, Team USA and the Cape Cod League, he flashed a three-pitch mix topped by a fastball that averaged 95 mph and touched 99 from the left side. He backed it up with a low-to-mid 80s slider that flashed plus and was beginning to develop a changeup before he tore his ulnar collateral ligament. In addition to his stuff, Crawford intrigued the Giants with his physical 6-foot-4, 235-pound frame and strong makeup that endeared him to his teammates in his pro debut. He has big raw power at the plate but could stand to improve his swing decisions and shows soft hands and a strong arm when he plays first base.
  
  The Future: Crawford began throwing bullpens in the fall and should be ready for spring training. His surgery and lack of innings will lead to a limited workload in 2023, which will come in the Class A levels.
  
  Scouting Grades: Fastball: 70. Slider: 60. Changeup: 40. Control: 45
• December, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 55/Extreme
  
  Track Record: Crawford's limited track record made him one of the biggest wild cards in the 2022 draft. A two-way player at Connecticut who doubled as a first baseman, Crawford pitched just eight innings In two seasons for the Huskies and had Tommy John surgery that wiped out his entire junior year. But his athletic background--he was an accomplished swimmer in high school--and a strong stint for USA Baseball's Collegiate National Team convinced the Giants to draft him in the first round, No. 30 overall, and sign him for $2,297,500. Crawford made his pro debut in the Arizona Complex League and hit in 10 games while his arm recovered from surgery.
  
  Scouting Report: Crawford has barely pitched, but he's impressed when he has. Between his time at UConn, Team USA and the Cape Cod League, he flashed a three-pitch mix topped by a fastball that averaged 95 mph and touched 99 from the left side. He backed it up with a low-to-mid 80s slider that flashed plus and was beginning to develop a changeup before he tore his ulnar collateral ligament. In addition to his stuff, Crawford intrigued the Giants with his physical 6-foot-4, 235-pound frame and strong makeup that endeared him to his teammates in his pro debut. He has big raw power at the plate but could stand to improve his swing decisions and shows soft hands and a strong arm when he plays first base.
  
  The Future: Crawford began throwing bullpens in the fall and should be ready for spring training. His surgery and lack of innings will lead to a limited workload in 2023, which will come in the Class A levels.
  
  Scouting Grades: Fastball: 70. Slider: 60. Changeup: 40. Control: 45
• April, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade: 55/Extreme
  
  August Update: Between his talent, limited track record on the mound and medical history, Crawford is one of the biggest wild cards in the draft. Crawford was one of the first of many pitchers in this class to have Tommy John surgery, having the operation last fall that kept him out of action the entire 2022 season. That left him with just eight innings on his resume with Connecticut, plus brief looks last summer in the Cape Cod League and with USA Baseball&#39s Collegiate National Team. When he was healthy, Crawford sat in the mid 90s, touched 99 and flashed a plus slider in the mid 80s. Scouts haven&#39t had much of an opportunity to see him throw a changeup, with command and durability questions that add considerable reliever risk. Crawford had been a two-way player who also played first base, hitting .309/.362/.546 with 14 home runs for the Huskies in 2020 and 2021.
  
  Scouting Grades: Fastball: 70. Slider: 60. Changeup: 40. Control: 45.
• December, 2018 Scouting Report
  A 6-foot-4. 206-pound two-way player, Crawford has added a significant amount of good weight over the offseason and started to separate himself more as a hitter than a pitcher this spring. He's a power over hit bat who will be limited to first base and needs to show more feel to hit, and has been into the low 90s on the mound. Crawford is committed to Connecticut.