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Kutter Crawford
Crawford with the Salem Red Sox in 2019
Boston Red Sox – No. 50
Pitcher
Born: (1996-04-01) April 1, 1996 (age 28)
Okeechobee, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 5, 2021, for the Boston Red Sox
MLB statistics
(through 2024 season)
Win–loss record18–31
Earned run average4.56
Strikeouts389
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Kutter Martin Crawford (born April 1, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2021. Listed at 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) and 209 pounds (95 kg), he throws and bats right-handed.

Early life

Crawford is the son of Neal and Kristy Crawford. He attended Okeechobee High School in Okeechobee, Florida where he was a four year letterman in baseball and golf. He posted a .340 average his senior season, which was the highest on the team. He was named the Okeechobee High School MVP. Crawford attended his freshman and sophomore years of college at Indian River State College. During his freshman year at Indian River in 2015, he made 9 appearances and went 3-2 with a 4.15 ERA. He was a member of the FCSAA All-Academic Team and Dean's List. During his sophomore season in 2016, he made 14 appearances and posted a 1-2 record with a 4.05 ERA. He ranked 2nd on the team with 80.0 IP and struck out a team-leading 69 batters. After his first two seasons, he transferred to Florida Gulf Coast University. During his time at FGCU, he was named ASUN First Team All-Conference after leading the ASUN and ranking 8th in the NCAA with a 1.71 ERA. He was the first Eagle taken in the MLB Draft as the Boston Red Sox selected him in the 16th round.[1]

Professional career

Crawford made his professional debut in 2017, making a single start with the Class A Short Season Lowell Spinners of the New York–Penn League.[2] He split time during 2018 with the Class A Greenville Drive and Class A-Advanced Salem Red Sox, making a total of 27 starts and compiling a 7–7 win–loss record with a 3.26 earned run average (ERA).[2] Crawford returned to Salem in 2019, and was promoted to the Portland Sea Dogs of Double-A.[2] He pitched in only one game after mid-July, and ultimately underwent Tommy John surgery in October 2019.[3] He did not pitch professionally during 2020,[2] due to cancellation of the minor-league season, and had surgery mid-year to remove bone spurs in his elbow.[3]

Crawford began 2021 in Portland before being promoted to the Worcester Red Sox of Triple-A.[4][5] On September 5, Boston added Crawford to their active roster as a COVID-19 replacement.[6] He started that day's game against the Cleveland Indians, taking the loss after allowing five runs in two innings.[7] He was returned to Worcester the following day and removed from the 40-man roster.[8] Between Worcester and Portland, Crawford made 20 minor-league appearances (19 starts), pitching to a 6–6 record with 4.28 ERA.[2] Crawford was later named the recipient of the Red Sox' Lou Gorman Award.[9] He played in the Dominican Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) during the offseason.[10] On November 19, in advance of the Rule 5 draft, the Red Sox added Crawford to their 40-man roster.[11]

Crawford was named to Boston's active roster to start the 2022 season.[12] He was placed on the restricted list in late April prior to a series in Toronto, as he was apparently not vaccinated against COVID-19 (required to enter Canada); he rejoined the team on April 29 in Baltimore.[13] On May 14, the Red Sox optioned Crawford to Worcester.[14] He was recalled in June for a week,[15][16] and again in early July.[17] On September 4, Crawford was placed on Boston's injured list with a right shoulder impingement.[18] Overall with the Red Sox during 2022, Crawford compiled a 3–6 record in 21 games (12 starts) with a 5.47 ERA while striking out 77 batters in 77+1⁄3 innings.[19]

Crawford began the 2023 season with Boston,[20] and was optioned to Worcester on April 11 when Garrett Whitlock was activated from the injured list.[21] He was recalled two days later, when Zack Kelly was placed on the injured list.[22] On May 5, Crawford was placed in the injured list, due to a left hamstring strain.[23] On May 6, Crawford was ejected from a game and fined for not leaving the field after the conclusion of the national anthem despite an umpire's warning. Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Matt Strahm was also ejected for taking part in the "anthem standoff" where players compete to leave the field last. The ejection and subsequent fine was largely due to the introduction of the pitch clock, intended to speed up the game and prevent unnecessary delays.[24][25] Crawford was activated from the injured list on May 19.[26]

Personal life

Crawford is the younger brother of Jonathon Crawford, who was selected in the first round of the 2013 MLB draft by the Detroit Tigers.[27]

References

  1. ^ "Kutter Crawford - 2017 - Baseball". FGCU Athletics. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Kutter Crawford College & Minor Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Kutter Crawford". soxprospects.com. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  4. ^ Smith, Christopher (February 10, 2021). "Boston Red Sox prospect Kutter Crawford, like fellow FGCU alum Chris Sale, returning from Tommy John surgery in 2021; 'It hasn't been a smooth-sailing rehab but I'm on the backend'". masslive.com.
  5. ^ Morrison, Katie (July 28, 2021). "Kutter Crawford battles through bad luck in first Triple-A outing, but WooSox fall to Buffalo, 5-1". masslive.com.
  6. ^ Powtak, Ken (September 5, 2021). "Red Sox add RHP Pivetta, INF/OF Santana to COVID-19 IL". Star Tribune. Minnesota. AP. Archived from the original on September 5, 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  7. ^ "Indians vs. Red Sox - Box Score". ESPN.com. September 5, 2021. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
  8. ^ "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. Boston Red Sox. September 2021. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
  9. ^ "Red Sox announce winners of 2021 Minor League awards". MLB.com (Press release). Boston Red Sox. September 21, 2021. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  10. ^ Crowell, Jim (November 1, 2021). "Fall/Winter League Roundup: Downs stays hot, Dominican league kicks off". soxprospects.com. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
  11. ^ Jennings, Chad (November 19, 2021). "By playing it safe on 40-man decisions, Red Sox take their chances in upcoming Rule 5 draft". The Athletic. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
  12. ^ Browne, Ian (April 4, 2022). "Crawford makes club; Hill 5th starter, with Whitlock in 'pen". MLB.com. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
  13. ^ Collins, Matt (April 29, 2022). "Red Sox designate Travis Shaw for assignment". overthemonster.com. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
  14. ^ @RedSox (May 14, 2022). "The #RedSox today announced the following roster moves:" (Tweet). Retrieved May 14, 2022 – via Twitter.
  15. ^ Snyder, Matt (June 12, 2022). "Red Sox place All-Star starter Nathan Eovaldi on injured list with back inflammation". CBS Sports. Retrieved June 12, 2022 – via MSN.com.
  16. ^ "Red Sox add right-handed pitcher James Norwood to active roster". MLB.com (Press release). Boston Red Sox. June 19, 2022. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  17. ^ Smith, Christopher (July 4, 2022). "Boston Red Sox roster moves: Kutter Crawford recalled, Connor Seabold optioned to Worcester". masslive.com. Retrieved July 4, 2022 – via MSN.com.
  18. ^ "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. Boston Red Sox. September 2022. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
  19. ^ "Kutter Crawford Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  20. ^ "Red Sox set 2023 Opening Day roster". MLB.com (Press release). Boston Red Sox. March 30, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  21. ^ "Garrett Whitlock Comes Off Injured List For Season Debut". rotoballer.com. April 11, 2023. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  22. ^ "Red Sox place right-handed pitcher Zack Kelly on 15-day injured list". MLB.com (Press release). Boston Red Sox. April 13, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  23. ^ Smith, Christopher (May 5, 2023). "Red Sox make 2 roster moves: Kaleb Ort recalled, Kutter Crawford to IL". masslive.com. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
  24. ^ Leger, Justin. "Kutter Crawford, Matt Strahm ejected and fined for anthem standoff". NBC Sports. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  25. ^ Thompson, Scott (May 8, 2023). "Phillies' Matt Strahm on ejection after national anthem standoff went too far: 'Not the wisest decision'". Fox Sports. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  26. ^ "Red Sox's Kutter Crawford: Activated off injured list". CBS Sports. May 19, 2023. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
  27. ^ Seal, Jan (June 15, 2018). "In His Brother's Footsteps" (PDF). Okeechobee The Magazine. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
Awards
Preceded by Lou Gorman Award
2021 		Succeeded by
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