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Carl Crawford

Crawford with the Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers — No. 3
Outfielder
Born: August 5, 1981 (1981-08-05) (age 38)
Houston, Texas
Bats: Left Throws: Left 
MLB debut
July 20, 2002 for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Career statistics
(through May 27, 2014)
Batting average     .291
Hits     1,805
Home runs     128
Runs batted in     716
Stolen bases     456
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)

Carl Demonte Crawford (born August 5, 1981) is an American professional baseball player. His nickname is "The Perfect Storm". Crawford's team is the Los Angeles Dodgers. Crawford plays the position of outfielder. He bats and throws left-handed.

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

Images for kids

  • Carl Crawford without hat

    Crawford going back to the dugout in 2006

  • Carl Crawford on May 12, 2009

    Crawford with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2009

  • Carl Crawford 2011

    Crawford during his tenure with the Boston Red Sox in 2011


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