History of Justin Crawford (baseball) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 1, 2026

Justin Crawford is an American professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Philadelphia Phillies in Major League Baseball (MLB). He began his MLB career in 2026. He is a professional athlete.

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January 13, 2004: Justin Crawford's Birth

On January 13, 2004, Justin Carl Crawford was born. He later became a professional baseball outfielder.

May 2020: College Commitment Change

In May 2020, Justin Crawford initially committed to play college baseball at the University of Arizona, but later switched his commitment to Louisiana State University.

2022: Drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies

In 2022, Justin Crawford was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft and later signed with the team for $3.89 million. He also played for the Florida Complex League Phillies and the Single-A Clearwater Threshers, hitting .241 with one triple and 10 stolen bases.

2022: Senior Year Achievements and Recognition

In 2022, during his senior year, Justin Crawford batted .503 with five home runs, 52 RBIs, and 20 stolen bases, earning him the Las Vegas Sun's Male Athlete of the Year award.

2023: All-Star Futures Game and Promotion to High-A

In 2023, Justin Crawford was assigned to Clearwater, was selected for the All-Star Futures Game, and was later promoted to the High-A Jersey Shore BlueClaws. He batted .332 with three home runs, 64 RBI, and 47 stolen bases across 87 games. He also won the Florida State League Most Valuable Player Award and Top MLB Prospect Award for his performance with Clearwater.

2024: WBSC Premier12 Tournament

In 2024, Justin Crawford played for the United States national baseball team in the WBSC Premier12 tournament. He started all nine games in center field, batting .250 with one home run, and the U.S. team took the bronze medal.

2024: Promotion to Double-A and All-Star Futures Game Selection

In 2024, Justin Crawford started the season with the BlueClaws and was promoted to the Double-A Reading Fightin Phils in July. He was selected for the All-Star Futures Game for the second year, hitting .313/.360/.444 with nine home runs, 61 RBI, and 42 stolen bases over 110 games.

2025: Assignment to Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs

In 2025, Justin Crawford was assigned to the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, where he batted .334 with seven home runs, 47 RBI, and 46 stolen bases over 112 games.