Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Dylan Crews

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Dylan Crews made an impact.

Dylan Crews is a professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Washington Nationals. He achieved significant success in college baseball at LSU, winning the 2023 College World Series and the Golden Spikes Award. Drafted second overall by the Nationals in the 2023 MLB draft, he quickly progressed to the major leagues, making his debut in 2024.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2019: High School Junior Year

In 2019, as a junior in high school, Dylan Crews batted .389 with 15 stolen bases and played in the Under Armour All-America Baseball Game at Wrigley Field.

2020: Withdrew from MLB Draft

In 2020, Dylan Crews' senior season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He withdrew from the Major League Baseball draft and committed to play college baseball at Louisiana State University.

2021: Freshman Year at LSU

In 2021, Dylan Crews started as LSU's right fielder, played 63 games, batted .362 with 18 home runs and earned All-American honors, named National Freshman of the Year by Perfect Game. He played for the United States national baseball team after the season.

2022: Shift to Center Field

In 2022, Dylan Crews shifted to center field, and was named the co-Southeastern Conference Baseball Player of the Year. He played in 62 games, batting .349 with 22 home runs and 72 RBIs. He was invited to play with USA Baseball following the season.

July 21, 2023: Signed with the Washington Nationals

On July 21, 2023, Dylan Crews signed with the Washington Nationals for a $9 million signing bonus.

2023: LSU Wins College World Series

In 2023, Dylan Crews batted .426, leading LSU to win the Men's College World Series and was awarded SEC Player of the Year for the second consecutive season.

2023: Top Prospect for MLB Draft

In 2023, Dylan Crews was considered a top prospect for the Major League Baseball draft, with MLB Pipeline ranking him as the best draft prospect available.

2023: College World Series win and Golden Spikes Award

In 2023, Dylan Crews won the College World Series playing for the LSU Tigers and received the Golden Spikes Award.

June 17, 2024: Promoted to Triple-A Rochester Red Wings

On June 17, 2024, Dylan Crews was promoted to the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings, after beginning the 2024 campaign with Harrisburg and hitting .274.

August 26, 2024: MLB Debut with the Nationals

On August 26, 2024, Dylan Crews was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues, making his MLB debut for the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park versus the New York Yankees. He went 0-for-3 with a walk.