Crews, the No. 2 total Draft choose in 2023 and MLB Pipeline’s No. 4 prospect, has been promoted to Double-A Harrisburg, a supply instructed MLB.com’s Jessica Camareto on Sunday.
The 21-year-old will probably be bypassing the High-A degree completely. And given how effectively he’s carried out within the Minor Leagues thus far, it’s straightforward to see why.
After going 3-for-3 in his lone recreation within the Rookie-level Florida Complex League, Crews hit a scorching .355 via 14 Single-A contests. His stat line included 5 dwelling runs, three doubles, 24 RBIs, 16 runs and a 1.068 OPS.
Crews’ promotion will put the Nationals’ prime three prospects all on the identical degree. No. 2 prospect James Wood (MLB No. 7) and No. 3 Brady House (MLB No. 43) are already with the Senators.
MLB Pipeline expects Crews, a sophisticated hitter from the correct aspect, to achieve MLB as quickly as 2024. The 2023 Golden Spikes Award winner as the most effective novice baseball participant within the nation, Crews hit .426/.567/.713 for LSU, the eventual nationwide champions. Teammate Paul Skenes, the No. 1 total Draft choose to the Pirates, might additionally attain the Majors comparatively quickly.
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