Bio

John Paul Crawford (born January 11, 1995) is an American professional baseball shortstop and third baseman for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB). After growing up in Lakewood, California, he attended Lakewood High School where he achieved recognition for his athletic performance; he also was considered one of the nation's best teenage baseball players. The 16th pick overall in the 2013 MLB draft, Crawford began his career with the Philadelphia Phillies as an exceptional defensive infielder and was considered the organization's top prospect for much of his rise through their minor league system. He was promoted to the major league ball club in 2017, playing at his natural position and third base. Prior to the 2019 season, Crawford was traded to the Mariners. Crawford made his MLB debut September 5, 2017, for the Philadelphia Phillies.