Carl Crawford

Carl Demonte Crawford (born August 5, 1981) is an American professional baseball player.[1] His nickname is "The Perfect Storm".[2] Crawford has played for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Tampa Bay Rays, Boston Red Sox, and Los Angeles Dodgers. Crawford plays the position of outfielder. He bats and throws left-handed.

Carl Crawford
Crawford with the Los Angeles Dodgers
Outfielder
Born: (1981-08-05) August 5, 1981
Houston, Texas
Bats: Left Throws: Left
debut
July 20, 2002, for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Career statistics
(through 2016 season)
Batting average.290
Hits1,931
Home runs136
Runs batted in766
Stolen bases480
Teams
Career highlights and awards
  • 4× All-Star selection (2004, 2007, 2009, 2010)
  • Gold Glove Award (2010)
  • Silver Slugger Award (2010)
  • 2009 MLB All-Star Game MVP
  • 4× AL Stolen Base Champion (2003, 2004, 2006, 2007)
  • Tied an MLB record with 6 stolen bases in a game (May 3, 2009 vs. Boston Red Sox)

Crawford started his major league career in 2002. Crawford has hit more triples than any other active baseball player.[3]

References
  1. "Carl Crawford Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 9, 2014. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
  2. Grant Brisbee (September 29, 2011). "Carl Crawford And The Red Sox: The Perfect Storm". MLB.com/SB Nation. Archived from the original on March 18, 2014. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
  3. "Career Leaders &amp Records for Triples". Baseball-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 10, 2014. Retrieved August 27, 2013.
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