Brandon Crawford's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 26, 2025

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Brandon Crawford. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Brandon Crawford is a retired American professional baseball shortstop. He played 14 seasons in MLB, primarily for the San Francisco Giants, after being drafted in the fourth round of the 2008 MLB draft. Crawford played college baseball at UCLA and concluded his career with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2024. His MLB career spanned from 2011-2024.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1905: Last Giants Shortstop to Lead in Home Runs

In 1905, Bill Dahlen was the last Giants' shortstop to lead the team in home runs before Brandon Crawford in 2015.

1961: Willie Mays' Game

In 1961, Willie Mays had at least two home runs and eight RBIs in a game, a feat that Brandon Crawford matched in July 2019.

1975: Stennett's Seven-Hit Game

In 1975, Rennie Stennett recorded seven hits in a single game, a feat that Brandon Crawford tied in 2016.

April 1991: Decker's Walk-Off Solo Homer

In April 1991, Steve Decker hit a walk-off solo homer to win a 1-0 game, a feat Brandon Crawford repeated in June 2018.

1997: Last Giant to win Gold Glove and Silver Slugger

In 1997, Barry Bonds was the last Giant to win both a Rawlings Gold Glove Award and a Silver Slugger Award in the same year before Brandon Crawford in 2015.

1997: Snow's Gold Glove Streak Begins

In 1997, J.T. Snow started his streak of four consecutive Gold Glove Awards, a feat Brandon Crawford matched.

2000: Snow's Gold Glove Streak Ends

In 2000, J.T. Snow ended his streak of four consecutive Gold Glove Awards, a feat Brandon Crawford matched.

2006: FISU World Championship

In 2006, Brandon Crawford helped lead the United States national team to the title in the International University Sports Federation (FISU) World Championship.

2007: Rollins' Gold Glove Streak

From 2007 to 2009, Jimmy Rollins won three straight Gold Glove awards, a feat Brandon Crawford matched.

2007: All-Pac-10 Conference Team

In 2007, Brandon Crawford was named to the All-Pac-10 Conference team.

2010: Eastern League All-Star Nod

In 2010, Brandon Crawford opened the season in Double-A and earned an Eastern League mid-season All-Star nod before being sidelined with a broken hand.

2012: Wilson Defensive Player of the Year

In 2012, Brandon Crawford was named the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year.

2012: Opening Day Shortstop and World Series Win

In 2012, Brandon Crawford was named the team's opening day shortstop and won the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award, culminating in a World Series victory with the Giants.

2014: Second World Series Championship

In 2014, Brandon Crawford won his second World Series championship with the Giants, batting .304 in the series and hitting a grand slam in the NL Wild Card Game.

2015: All-Star, Gold Glove, and Silver Slugger

In 2015, Brandon Crawford was an All-Star, Gold Glove Award winner, and won the Silver Slugger Award.

2016: Willie Mac Award and Gold Glove

In 2016, Brandon Crawford won the Willie Mac Award and was awarded his second consecutive Gold Glove Award.

2016: Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award

In 2016, Brandon Crawford won the Wilson Defensive Player of the Year Award.

2017: Third Consecutive Gold Glove Award

In 2017, Brandon Crawford was awarded his third consecutive Gold Glove Award.

2017: Gold Glove Award

In 2017, Brandon Crawford won a Gold Glove Award.

2018: All-Star Selection

In 2018, Brandon Crawford was selected as an All-Star.

2018: Heart & Hustle Award

In 2018, Brandon Crawford was the Giants team winner of the Heart & Hustle Award.

July 15, 2019: Career-High Eight RBIs

On July 15, 2019, Brandon Crawford had a career-high eight runs batted in against the Rockies, tying the San Francisco team record.

June 8, 2021: Most Games at Shortstop

On June 8, 2021, Brandon Crawford started in his 1,326th game playing shortstop for the Giants, passing Travis Jackson for the most games played at the position in franchise history.

2021: Silver Slugger Award Finalist and MVP Voting

In 2021, Brandon Crawford was named a Silver Slugger Award finalist and placed fourth in the National League MVP voting.

2021: All-Star and Gold Glove

In 2021, Brandon Crawford was named an All-Star and won a Gold Glove Award.

2021: National League Gold Glove Award

In 2021, Brandon Crawford won the National League Gold Glove Award at shortstop, tying him with J.T. Snow for the third-most Gold Glove Awards in Giants history.

2022: Active Leader in Games at Shortstop

At the end of the 2022 season, Brandon Crawford was second of all active players in games played at shortstop.

2022: 2022 Season Performance

In 2022, Brandon Crawford batted .231/.308/.344 with nine home runs and 52 RBIs for the Giants. Defensively, he led the National League in range factor per game at shortstop with 3.88. He was second of all active players in career games at shortstop (1,525).