Justin Crawford
#2 CF · Phillies
Height
6'2"
Weight
188 lbs
Age
22
College
N/A
Draft
2022, Rd 1, #17
Bats/Throws
L/R
A
F
N/A
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The Verdict on Justin, in One Read
On the field, Justin Crawford grades out as an excellent CF for Phillies (A Performance). That places him 3rd of 66 graded center fielders. The public read is sharply negative (F Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a prospect, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Career StatsA
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 50 | 0.22929937 | 2 | 12 | 0.63409126 | 7 | 36 |
| 2026 | | 56 | .232 | 2 | 12 | .634 | 8 | 41 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$780K
Guaranteed
$468K
AAV
$780K/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Performance Analysis
A
FCA+
Justin Crawford has established himself as an elite rookie prospect, earning an A performance grade in his debut MLB season with the Phillies. The 22-year-old center fielder has generated legitimate excitement with his elite speed becoming a defining characteristic, drawing favorable comparisons to established stars like Trea Turner and positioning Philadelphia with one of the fastest duos in baseball. Crawford's calm, collected approach at the plate has translated into immediate production, with his first MLB hit and early milestone achievements validating the front office's decision to draft him 17th overall in 2022. As a first-year player on a minimal $780K rookie scale contract, any production represents tremendous value for the organization's investment. The media narrative around Crawford remains overwhelmingly positive, framing him as a transformative prospect ready to provide immediate impact rather than a developmental project, suggesting his rookie campaign has exceeded even optimistic projections. With headlines emphasizing his "bottom-lineup boost" potential and plans to "unleash hell" alongside Turner, Crawford appears positioned to be a cornerstone piece of Philadelphia's outfield moving forward.
How Justin Compares at the Position
Justin Crawford ranks 3rd of 66 graded center fielders by performance. That slots Justin between Byron Buxton (A) just ahead and Pete Crow-armstrong (B+) just behind.
Graded higher
Byron BuxtonTwinsACarson BengeMetsAJustin CrawfordA
Graded lower
Pete Crow-armstrongCubsB+Zach ColeAstrosRecent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 6/16 | vs MIA | W 8-2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mon, 6/15 | vs MIA | W 7-0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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