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Top prospects named to Team USA Premier12™ tournament roster 

@JoeTrezz
October 21, 2024

Four Top 100 prospects and three other players ranked in their respective organizations' top 10 were named to Team USA’s roster for the third World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Premier12™ tournament presented by RAXUS, USA Baseball announced on Monday. The international tournament featuring the world’s 12 top-ranked teams will take

Futures stars? You can see them in MiLB now

Catch these 9 Futures Game standouts at great Minors parks
@JoshJacksonMiLB
July 24, 2024

Last week, a few days before the MLB All-Star Game, baseball fans around the world had the opportunity to watch 47 of the most exciting prospects in the sport play in the Futures Game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The star-studded exhibition only adds to the excitement for

Crawford finding swing with BlueClaws

Phillies No. 4 prospect goes yard on four-hit afternoon
@benweinrib
June 9, 2024

Justin Crawford has long been known for his elite bat-to-ball skills. The Phillies' No. 4 prospect became a 2022 first-round pick largely on the strength of his blazing speed and impressive bat control, although he hadn't been able to fully capitalize on his hard contact as a pro. Crawford had

Must-see matchups we'll see at Spring Breakout

Ranking the 10 best prospect showdowns expected this weekend
@SamDykstraMiLB
March 14, 2024

Some of the best Spring Training matchups don’t come in the Cactus or Grapefruit League. They’re on the backfields, where prospects square off away from the bright lights and sharpen their tools against each other as they work to be the future stars of the game. This year, Spring Breakout

Crawford, Abel lead Phillies' Organization All-Stars

Philadelphia's top prospects ready to get club back to Fall Classic
@RobTnova24
December 8, 2023

Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2023 Organization All-Stars series are the Philadelphia Phillies. 2023 organization summary: Triple-A Lehigh Valley: 80-66

Justin Crawford, Wen-Hui Pan Named Florida State League All-Stars

Crawford Also Named MVP, Top MLB Prospect
September 19, 2023

The Clearwater Threshers had two players named to the 2023 Florida State League All-Star team: Outfielder Justin Crawford, and reliever Wen-Hui Pan. Crawford was also named League MVP and Top MLB Prospect. Though both All-Stars were promoted to High-A Jersey Shore in August, they played the majority of their games

The 2023 Single-A All-Stars and award winners

Orioles' Basallo, Phillies' Crawford each pick up two major honors
@MavalloneMiLB
September 19, 2023

As summer ebbs into fall, Minor League Baseball has started to reveal its end-of-season award winners and All-Star steams. First up are the three Single-A circuits, encompassing 30 teams, as voted on by league managers. There's no shortage of top prospects, noteworthy names and some under-the-radar players who made their

The Road to The Show™: Phillies’ Crawford

No. 88 overall prospect displays familiar skill set in first full season
@Gerard_Gilberto
July 4, 2023

Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at third-ranked Phillies prospect Justin Crawford. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Growing up, Justin Crawford struggled to find success while

Late Surge Powers Threshers Past Marauders 

Threshers Unload in Five-Run Eighth, Open Series with Win
June 28, 2023

WP: Dominic Pipkin (2-0, 6.75) LP: Geronimo Franzua (1-1, 7.11) SV: Daniel Harper (1) BOX SCORE: BRADENTON, FL – The Clearwater Threshers (47-22, 3-1) scored nine runs in the final four innings to overtake the Bradenton Marauders (38-31, 3-1) in an 8-5 win at LECOM Park on Wednesday night. The

Two Threshers to Represent Phillies in All-Star Futures Game

Justin Crawford ('22-23) and Mick Abel ('21) Selected to Futures Game Roster
June 27, 2023

The rosters for the 2023 All-Star Futures Game were announced this past weekend, and a pair of Threshers are set to represent the Phillies in a contest showcasing some of baseball's top young talent ahead of the Midsummer Classic. Current Threshers outfielder Justin Crawford and 2021 Threshers' hurler Mick Abel

Crawford’s Two RBIs Help Threshers Cruise to Victory

2022 First Rounder Drives in Crucial Runs in Second, Eighth in 5-2 Win
June 24, 2023

WP: Estibenzon Jiménez (2-3, 3.99) LP: Eliander Alcalde (2-4, 5.73 SV: Wen-Hui Pan (3) BOX SCORE: DUNEDIN, FL – Justin Crawford’s go-ahead sacrifice fly in the second and his 20th multi-hit game of the season helped the Clearwater Threshers (46-21, 2-0) secure their second victory of the second half with

Justin Crawford Named Florida State League Player of the Week

Former First-Round Pick Takes First Weekly Honor of his Career
June 6, 2023

Justin Crawford was named the Florida State League Player of the Week for the week of 5/30 - 6/4, becoming the fourth Thresher to receive the honor in 2023. In four games against the Blue Jays, Crawford went 10-17 from the plate with two doubles, two triples, and four RBI.

Threshers Win 9-2 and Fall Two Outs Shy of a No-Hitter

Crawford Scored one and Drove in Three Runs in Perfect 4-4 Game
May 31, 2023

WP: Jonh Henriquez (7-0, 2.93) LP: Rafael Ohashi (1-4, 5.59) BOX SCORE: CLEARWATER, FL – Justin Crawford tied a career-high with three RBIs and went 4-4 at the plate as the Clearwater Threshers (33-13) took a no-hitter into the ninth in a 9-2 victory over the Dunedin Blue Jays (24-23)

Crawford Crushes and Threshers Take Late Lead to Win at Home 

2022 1st-Rounder Hits Two Doubles and Scores Three Runs in Victory
May 30, 2023

WP: Jaydenn Estanista (2-0, 5.60) LP: Fitz Sadler (0-1, 6.75) SV: Andrew Walling (2) BOX SCORE: PORT ST. LUCIE, FL – Justin Crawford had two doubles as part of a three-hit, three-run day as the Clearwater Threshers (32-13) came back from two runs down to take a 6-3 win over

Late-Inning Heroics Lead Threshers to Victory

Threshers Score Seven Runs in Final Three Innings to Secure the Win
May 13, 2023

WP: Jonh Henriquez (5-0, 3.18 ERA) LP: Ryan Jennings (0-2, 4.58 ERA SV: Jack Dallas (2) BOX SCORE: DUNEDIN, FL – Justin Crawford led off two of the final three innings with a single, scoring two key runs to help the Clearwater Threshers (24-8) come back to beat the Dunedin

Seven-Run Sixth Cements Threshers Sixth-Straight Win 

Threshers Belt Two Homers and Crack Double Digits for Second Time in Homestand
April 30, 2023

WP: Samuel Aldegheri (1-0, 2.87) LP: Saul Garcia (1-2, 6.52) BOX SCORE: CLEARWATER, FL – Despite a delay of over two hours, the Clearwater Threshers (14-6) tied their season-high with a seven-run sixth and two home runs in an 11-4 win over the St. Lucie Mets (5-15) on Saturday evening

Beach Dogs Ride Three-Run First to Fifth-Straight Win

Clearwater Staff Ties Season-High With 16 Strikeouts to Clinch Series Victory
April 28, 2023

WP: Andrew Walling (2-0, 4.82) LP: Felipe De La Cruz (0-1, 4.50) BOX SCORE: CLEARWATER, FL – Four pitchers combined for a season-best 16 strikeouts as the Clearwater Beach Dogs (13-6) cruised to a 7-2 victory over the St. Lucie Mets (5-14) on Friday night at BayCare Ballpark. Clearwater looks

Threshers Thrash Mets with 17 Hits in 11-4 Win

Crawford, Fergus and Ricketts Each Drive in Two in Third-Straight Victory
April 26, 2023

WP: Yoniel Ramirez (1-0, 2.70) LP: Jordany Ventura (0-1, 9.31) BOX SCORE: CLEARWATER, FL – Nine runs in the first three innings helped the Clearwater Threshers (11-6) cruise to an 11-4 victory over the St. Lucie Mets (5-12) on Wednesday night at BayCare Ballpark. Clearwater looks for their fourth-straight win

Rincon’s Late RBI Single Helps Threshers to Victory to Road Win

Four Players Record Multiple Hits in 8-4 Victory
April 18, 2023

WP: Andrew Walling (1-0, 4.84, BS (1)) LP: Mason Vinyard (0-1, 6.00) BOX SCORE: TAMPA, FL – Bryan Rincon’s go-ahead single in the eighth and a three-run ninth helped the Clearwater Threshers (6-4) foil a comeback and take down the Tampa Tarpons (4-6) in an 8-4 win on Tuesday night

Threshers Score Three Unanswered to Snap Skid

Bullpen Holds the Mighty Mussels Hitless to Help Threshers to a Comeback Win
April 15, 2023

WP: Jonh Henriquez (1-0, 1.69) LP: Josh Winder (0-1, 1.93) SV: Orion Kerkering (1) BOX SCORE: CLEARWATER, FL – Justin Crawford and Caleb Ricketts combined to bring the final two runs of the game home as the Clearwater Threshers (5-3), came back to beat the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (4-4)

Furious Comeback Falls Short as Threshers Fall 10-6

Brito's Three-Run Blast not Enough as Threshers Suffer First Home Loss
April 13, 2023

WP: Samuel Perez (2-0, 0.00) LP: Mason Ronan (0-1, 4.50) SV: Johnathan Lavallee (1) BOX SCORE: CLEARWATER, FL – A four-run sixth inning, including a game-tying homer from Erick Brito, wasn’t enough for the Clearwater Threshers (4-2), who dropped their first game of the homestand 10-6 against the Fort Myers

Crawford’s Late Double Seals Win for Threshers

Threshers Break Tie in the Seventh to Secure Fourth-Straight Win
April 12, 2023

WP: Eduar Segovia (2-0, 0.00) LP: juan Mendez (0-1, 9.00) SV: Jack Dallas (1) BOX SCORE: CLEARWATER, FL – Well-executed small ball and some timely hitting by the Clearwater Threshers (4-1) extended their winning streak to four games as the Threshers took down the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels (2-3) by

Threshers Blank Mighty Mussels for Third Straight Win

Rincones Jr. Knocks Three Hits to power Threshers to Victory in Home Opener
April 11, 2023

BOX SCORE: WP: Jaydenn Estanista (1-0, 0.00) LP: Tomas Cleto (0-1, 2.25) CLEARWATER, FL - Gabriel Rincones Jr. helped the Clearwater Threshers (3-1) open their season at home with a bang, driving in a run and scoring two more in a 6-0 shutout victory over the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels

Threshers Throw No-Hitter for First Win of the Season

Pitching Staff Combines for 16 Strikeouts in Threshers’ First No-Hitter Since 2019
April 8, 2023

BRADENTON, FL – Samuel Aldegheri throws 4.0 perfect innings and combines for 16 strikeouts as the Clearwater Threshers (1-1) no-hit the Bradenton Marauders (1-1) en route to a 3-0 win on Saturday evening at LECOM Ballpark. Clearwater and Bradenton will finish their series on Sunday afternoon. Clearwater started the scoring

Opening Day Comeback Falls Short

Threshers Rally Late but Strand Winning Run in Ninth
April 7, 2023

Box Score WP: Thomas Harrington (1-0, 0.00) LP: Alex McFarlane (0-1, 3.00) SV: Julian Bosnic (1) BRADENTON, FL - The Clearwater Threshers (0-1) shut down the Bradenton Marauders (1-0) after the fourth inning, but two eighth-inning runs weren’t enough in a 3-2 Opening Day loss at LECOM Ballpark on Friday