Veteran shortstop Brandon Crawford introduced his retirement from Main League Baseball on Wednesday after a profession that spanned 14 seasons.
Crawford, 37, is coming off a .249/.318/.395 slash line (96 OPS+) in additional than 6,000 journeys to the plate. He additionally homered 147 occasions and stole 47 bases. Crawford was finest identified for his defensive prowess, which earned him 4 Gold Glove awards (most lately in 2021). His general contributions have been estimated at 29.three wins above alternative, based on Baseball Reference.
Crawford was initially drafted by the San Francisco Giants in 2008. He would make his main league debut three years later in 2011 and would spend most of his profession with the Giants. The exception was final season, which turned out to be his last 12 months as an energetic participant, when he spent the marketing campaign as a part of St. Louis Cardinals.
Along with these Gold Glove awards, Crawford made three All-Star Video games and received a Silver Slugger Award. He additionally has a pair of World Collection rings to point out for his efforts, having hoisted the trophy with the Giants in each 2012 and 2014.
Crawford's time as a giant leaguer could also be over, however his trivia standing will stay so long as his brother-in-law, New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole, stays energetic.