2024 1st Bowman Chrome Draft Dylan Crews BCP-23 Rookie Washington Nationals

Description: Track Record: Despite being a highly touted prospect out of Lake Mary (Fla.) High, Crews decided to withdraw his name from the 2020 draft and instead took his talents to Baton Rouge. During his time with Louisiana State, he became one of the top players in college baseball. In 2021, Crews set an LSU freshman record with 18 home runs. The next year, he was named a Golden Spikes semifinalist before ultimately winning the award a year later. He was named Southeastern Conference player of the year in both 2022 and 2023. As a junior, he put up massive offensive numbers, hitting .426/.567/.713 with 18 home runs, 16 doubles, a 13.4% strikeout rate and a 20.6% walk rate. Crews was integral to LSU winning its first College World Series championship since 2009 and its seventh overall. He made history with teammate Paul Skenes, who was drafted No. 1 overall by the Pirates, as the first pair of teammates selected with the first two picks of the draft. The Nationals took Crews second overall and signed him for $9 million, which is the second-highest bonus in draft history. After a brief appearance in the Florida Complex League, he was promoted to Low-A Fredericksburg for 14 games, proving more than capable at the plate. Crews ended the season playing 20 games for Double-A Harrisburg. While he hit just .208 in the Eastern League, Crews finished his pro debut with a .292/.377/.467 line that included five home runs in 35 games.Scouting Report: Crews ranked as the top prospect for the 2023 draft because of his well-rounded game that included plus hitting and on-base ability with power to match. While he is not physically imposing at 6 feet, 205 pounds, Crews boasts proven, above-average tools across the board. He has also shown the ability to make adjustments at the plate. Crews faced some swing-and-miss concerns before the draft, and he showed slightly elevated in-zone miss in his pro debut. He balances that by rarely going outside the zone and has strong plate discipline. Crews knows when to take his pitches and when he can be aggressive--hammering velocity when given the chance. Crews is a plus runner who projects to stick in center field. He is a solid defender and good route-runner. He has good instincts and makes routine plays look easy. Due to the depth in the Nationals system, Crews could face a move to an outfield corner, where his plus arm profiles.The Future: The Nationals believe that Crews could be their next homegrown franchise position player, joining the ranks of Bryce Harper, Anthony Rendon and Juan Soto before him. He has perennial all-star upside potential and has already proven himself on a large stage. He has a chance to reach Washington sometime during the 2024 season and should be a mainstay in the lineup for years to come. - Baseball America

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