Brooks Crawford Delivers Two Perfect Relief Outings
Cincinnati Reds relief pitching prospect Brooks Crawford joined the organization during the minor league portion of the Rule 5 draft in 2022. The 26-year-old is a former Clemson product and Giants draftee who has struggled to progress through the minors over the course of his four-year pro career. The right-hander's repertoire is highlighted by his fastball. He gets great velocity on the pitch, and he has been able to harness it so that it moves in on right-handed batters. Crawford typically works to contact, which has produced varying results over the years. It worked well in 2021, the best year of his career, when he surrendered a .316 BABIP but still managed to produce 11.15 K/9 and a 1.96 ERA. Moving from the past to the present, Crawford is enjoying a strong month of July. He made two relief appearances last week, achieving perfection in both of them. Over the two outings combined, he lasted five innings. He faced 15 batters, retiring all 15 and striking out nine. If Crawford continues to pitch well in July, he could finally earn a promotion to Double-A.
Jul 12, 2023
