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PROSPECT: Justin Crawford, OF, Philadelphia Phillies
ANALYSIS: Last year, the Phillies spent their first-round pick on Crawford, a Bishop Gorman product, mere months after he turned 18 years old. The son of Carl Crawford dominated the prep circuit and has wasted no time making his presence felt within the Philadelphia organization.
Crawford is an incredibly well-rounded athlete with enough high-level speed to steal an awful lot of bases at the MLB level. Between his speed, strong arm, high baseball IQ, and quick reflexes as soon as the ball is put in play, Crawford should have no trouble playing center field deep into his career.
Beyond being a great fielder, he's equally impressive at the plate, showing an advanced ability to put the ball in play, then use his wheels to leg out extra bases. If there's one tool he lacks, it's power, but the Phillies reportedly like what they've seen from him in that regard as he gains weight and strength.
The 19-year-old played in just four games last week but made a very big impact. He went 10-for-17, tallying two doubles and two triples along the way. Although he didn't draw any walks, he did limit his strikeouts to two, all while stealing four bases.
VERDICT: The young outfielder truly can do it all and has the potential to be a potent fantasy option in the future.
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