Reggie Crawford Shifts Focus to Pitching, Abandons Two-Way Player Ambitions

After struggling with batting, the San Francisco Giants' prospect decides to concentrate solely on his pitching career.

Reggie Crawford, the Giants' first pick in the 2022 draft, has decided to focus exclusively on pitching, moving away from his initial two-way player aspirations.
Crawford's decision comes after a challenging stint in the Arizona Fall League, where he batted .138 with 30 strikeouts in 71 plate appearances.
Despite a promising start in minor leagues and a fastball that touches the high-90s, Crawford faced setbacks including a recent lat strain and a history of Tommy John surgery.
The Giants remain supportive of Crawford's transition, seeing potential in his pitching prowess, especially his fastball and slider.
Crawford's focus on pitching is expected to simplify his development path and reduce injury risks, with hopes of quickly advancing through the minor leagues.