J.P. Crawford is usually right when it comes to the strike zone, Dusty Wathan said. If Crawford thinks a strike should have been called a ball, then the manager has a hard time disagreeing with the prospect.
Wathan, who was Crawford's manager at double-A Reading until the shortstop was promoted on Friday to triple A, said he's never coached a player with a better understanding of the strike zone.
Crawford - the Phillies' No. 1 prospect - has proven to be a strong defender, fast runner, and good hitter. But it is his approach at the plate that truly sets him apart.