J.P. Crawford was a Philadelphia Phillies draft pick in 2013, and would eventually crack the Phils’ roster in 2017, though his stay in Eastern Pennsylvania, appearing in 71 Games between 2017 & 2018 before he was traded to the Mariners.

As a Mariner, Crawford saw more action, eventually becoming a starting Infielder in 2020, where he won the Gold Glove in the shortened season.  As play resumed to a full 162 Games, Crawford blossomed with a 160-Hit year (.273 BA), and had 126 Hits in 2022.   Last season, Crawford kept the momentem going with an .818 OPS and the league-lead in Walks (94).  While he was not an All-Star, he was 16th in MVP voting.

Crawford enters 2024 as a potential All-Star, and a member of a potent American League pennant contender.