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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The primary signal that Reggie Crawford’s growth plan could possibly be altering got here when the Giants launched their checklist of non-roster invitees earlier this month.
Crawford had been designated as a two-way participant ever since he was chosen within the first spherical of the 2022 MLB Draft, however this time, he was listed strictly as a left-handed pitcher.
On Wednesday, Crawford confirmed that he’s determined to forgo his two-way ambitions and deal with pitching shifting ahead.
“We’re going to attempt to determine how we’re going to plan out [batting practice] a few instances every week, however the major focus is pitching,” stated Crawford, who’s ranked the Giants’ No. 8 prospect by MLB Pipeline. “I made a decision on that just a few weeks in the past, in order that’s what we’re going to do.”
The Giants gave Crawford a possibility to hit and pitch within the Minors final yr after he accomplished his rehab from Tommy John surgical procedure, however the 23-year-old discovered it difficult to attempt to handle his workloads on each side of the ball. He long-established a 2.84 ERA with 32 strikeouts over 19 innings in 13 begins between Single-A San Jose and Excessive-A Eugene in 2023, although the Giants capped every outing at two innings and restricted him to solely 17 at-bats in between begins.
Crawford performed within the Arizona Fall League to attempt to acquire extra reps as a full-time hitter on the finish of the yr, however he ended up going solely 8-for-58 (.138) with two dwelling runs and 30 strikeouts over 17 video games, which helped affect his resolution to stay with pitching.
“That gave me suggestions of how far behind I used to be,” Crawford stated. “As a result of it was most likely two years-plus faraway from the final time I used to be hitting persistently.
“There was a cut-off date the place I’d have sacrificed time to get again to a spot within the field to the place I felt comfy. However I sat down and thought of it for just a few weeks, and I used to be like, ‘I’m not prepared to sacrifice time anymore to get to that time, moderately than simply see what’s proper in entrance of me and run with that.’ That was type of the thought course of going into it.”
The Giants had been hoping to get an prolonged have a look at Crawford on the mound this spring, however he’s anticipated to overlook the primary three to 4 weeks of his first massive league camp with a left lat pressure that he suffered whereas enjoying catch final week.
Crawford has been specializing in growing his changeup this spring, however he believes the deceleration from the pitch might have finally precipitated his lat to flare up. Nonetheless, Crawford stated he’s desperate to proceed to refine the providing, which might assist complement his electrical 95-97 mph fastball and his sharp mid-80s slider.
Crawford hasn’t performed above Excessive-A Eugene, however he might transfer quick now that he’s absolutely dedicated to pitching and gained’t must juggle as many workload restrictions this yr.
“It’ll appear like your regular starter routine, which shall be good,” Crawford stated. “I’m actually trying ahead to that.”