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Justin Crawford, Son of Former MLB All-Star Carl, Drafted No. 17 by Phillies

Bleacher Report | July 18, 2022

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The Philadelphia Phillies selected Justin Crawford with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2022 MLB draft.

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With the 17th overall pick, the <a href="https://twitter.com/Phillies?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Phillies</a> select Bishop Gorman (NV) outfielder Justin Crawford, No. 13 on the Top 250 Draft Prospects list.<br><br>Watch live: <a href="https://t.co/42SJUa2odY">https://t.co/42SJUa2odY</a> <a href="https://t.co/K6jLF0JQ8Q">pic.twitter.com/K6jLF0JQ8Q</a>

Crawford is a 6'3", 175-pound outfielder who attends Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas. He bats left-handed and throws right-handed.

The LSU commit is the son of former outfielder Carl Crawford, a four-time All-Star who played 15 big league seasons and led the American League in steals on four occasions.

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