Josh Crouch

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Detroit Tigers #22 prospect in 2023
  BA Grade/Risk: 45/High
  
  Track Record: After navigating a pandemic just after transferring to Central Florida, Josh Crouch was able to find his stride with the Golden Knights the following year, slashing a team-best .311/.435/.574 and pushing him onto the Tigers' draft radar. The collegiate defensive standout was selected as Detroit's 11th-round pick that same year for $125,000. Crouch received accolades across the organization for his work behind the plate, including a climb through three levels in 2022.
  
  Scouting Report: Crouch has quickly established himself as one of the best defensive catchers in the organization, with only Dillon Dingler rivaling him as a receiver. At the plate, Crouch has quickly come into his own, including dropping his strikeout percentage nearly 10 percentage points between Low-A Lakeland and High-A West Michigan. Combining a sharp eye he has worked to develop from behind the plate, Crouch continues to string together good at-bats, although his power is still hit or miss. Defensively, Crouch boasts a plus arm, which helps him shut down running games. He's thrown out 31% of basestealers for his career.
  
  The Future: Crouch has looked like a steal so far as a late-round pick. His initial assignment in 2022 may depend in part on him and in part on where Dingler begins the season, but he should spend a good part of the season at Double-A Erie.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 40. Speed: 35. Fielding: 55. Arm: 55.

• February, 2023 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 45/High
  
  Track Record: After navigating a pandemic just after transferring to Central Florida, Josh Crouch was able to find his stride with the Golden Knights the following year, slashing a team-best .311/.435/.574 and pushing him onto the Tigers' draft radar. The collegiate defensive standout was selected as Detroit's 11th-round pick that same year for $125,000. Crouch received accolades across the organization for his work behind the plate, including a climb through three levels in 2022.
  
  Scouting Report: Crouch has quickly established himself as one of the best defensive catchers in the organization, with only Dillon Dingler rivaling him as a receiver. At the plate, Crouch has quickly come into his own, including dropping his strikeout percentage nearly 10 percentage points between Low-A Lakeland and High-A West Michigan. Combining a sharp eye he has worked to develop from behind the plate, Crouch continues to string together good at-bats, although his power is still hit or miss. Defensively, Crouch boasts a plus arm, which helps him shut down running games. He's thrown out 31% of basestealers for his career.
  
  The Future: Crouch has looked like a steal so far as a late-round pick. His initial assignment in 2022 may depend in part on him and in part on where Dingler begins the season, but he should spend a good part of the season at Double-A Erie.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 40. Speed: 35. Fielding: 55. Arm: 55.
• December, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 45/High
  
  Track Record: After navigating a pandemic just after transferring to Central Florida, Josh Crouch was able to find his stride with the Golden Knights the following year, slashing a team-best .311/.435/.574 and pushing him onto the Tigers' draft radar. The collegiate defensive standout was selected as Detroit's 11th-round pick that same year for $125,000. Crouch received accolades across the organization for his work behind the plate, including a climb through three levels in 2022.
  
  Scouting Report: Crouch has quickly established himself as one of the best defensive catchers in the organization, with only Dillon Dingler rivaling him as a receiver. At the plate, Crouch has quickly come into his own, including dropping his strikeout percentage nearly 10 percentage points between Low-A Lakeland and High-A West Michigan. Combining a sharp eye he has worked to develop from behind the plate, Crouch continues to string together good at-bats, although his power is still hit or miss. Defensively, Crouch boasts a plus arm, which helps him shut down running games. He's thrown out 31% of basestealers for his career.
  
  The Future: Crouch has looked like a steal so far as a late-round pick. His initial assignment in 2022 may depend in part on him and in part on where Dingler begins the season, but he should spend a good part of the season at Double-A Erie.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 40. Speed: 35. Fielding: 55. Arm: 55.
• April, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade: 40/High
  
  August Update: A 15th round pick in 2021, Crouch has made big strides at the plate, where he&#39s putting together consistent at-bats and flashes of power. He also has been one of the better catchers in the minors at throwing out basestealers, as he&#39s gunned down 32% of basestealers despite the liberalized basestealing rules.