Brandon Crawford
Born: 1/21/1987 in Mountain View, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2011-05-27 | Final Game: 2024-08-10
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 223 lbs
Full name: Brandon Michael Crawford
Biography
Brandon Crawford was a professional baseball player who graced Major League Baseball from 2011 until his retirement in 2024. Born in 1987, Crawford emerged as a key figure in the San Francisco Giants' lineup, where he played as a position player for his entire career. He participated in 1,684 games, amassing 1,404 hits, 147 home runs, and 748 RBIs, while holding a career batting average of .249. Known for his defensive prowess at shortstop, Crawford was celebrated not only for his offensive contributions but also for his ability to make spectacular plays in the field.
Crawford's career was highlighted by three All-Star selections, underscoring his significance during a competitive era in baseball. He was instrumental in the Giants' success during the 2010s, contributing to their playoff runs and helping secure multiple championships. With 47 stolen bases to his name, Crawford demonstrated versatility on the bases, complementing his strong defensive skills. His legacy in San Francisco and the broader baseball community is marked by his consistent performance, leadership, and the memorable moments he created throughout his career.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1684 | 5646 | 674 | 1404 | 295 | 44 | 147 | 748 | 47 | 544 | 1294 | 0.249 | 0.318 | 0.395 | 0.713 | -2304.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | SFG | NL | 66 | 196 | 22 | 40 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 1 | 23 | 31 | 0.204 | -622.9 |
| 2012 | SFG | NL | 143 | 435 | 44 | 108 | 26 | 3 | 4 | 45 | 1 | 33 | 95 | 0.248 | -867.4 |
| 2013 | SFG | NL | 149 | 499 | 52 | 124 | 24 | 3 | 9 | 43 | 1 | 42 | 96 | 0.248 | -533.8 |
| 2014 | SFG | NL | 153 | 491 | 54 | 121 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 69 | 5 | 59 | 129 | 0.246 | 144.4 |
| 2015 | SFG | NL | 143 | 507 | 65 | 130 | 33 | 4 | 21 | 84 | 6 | 39 | 119 | 0.256 | 786.8 |
| 2016 | SFG | NL | 155 | 553 | 67 | 152 | 28 | 11 | 12 | 84 | 7 | 57 | 115 | 0.275 | 469.6 |
| 2017 | SFG | NL | 144 | 518 | 58 | 131 | 34 | 1 | 14 | 77 | 3 | 42 | 113 | 0.253 | -731.6 |
| 2018 | SFG | NL | 151 | 531 | 63 | 135 | 28 | 2 | 14 | 54 | 4 | 50 | 122 | 0.254 | -92.9 |
| 2019 | SFG | NL | 147 | 500 | 58 | 114 | 24 | 2 | 11 | 59 | 3 | 53 | 117 | 0.228 | -1406.1 |
| 2020 | SFG | NL | 54 | 172 | 26 | 44 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 28 | 1 | 15 | 47 | 0.256 | 191.6 |
| 2021 | SFG | NL | 138 | 483 | 79 | 144 | 30 | 3 | 24 | 90 | 11 | 56 | 105 | 0.298 | 2255.5 |
| 2022 | SFG | NL | 118 | 407 | 50 | 94 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 52 | 1 | 39 | 98 | 0.231 | -534.3 |
| 2023 | SFG | NL | 94 | 283 | 31 | 55 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 38 | 3 | 28 | 81 | 0.194 | -1094.4 |
| 2024 | STL | NL | 29 | 71 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 26 | 0.169 | -268.7 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 15.43 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | SFG | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
| 2024 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 27.00 | - |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 147 | 15 | 35 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 15 | 36 | 0.238 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | NLDS2 | SFN | 5 | 20 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0.250 |
| 2016 | NLDS1 | SFN | 4 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0.235 |
| 2016 | NLWC | SFN | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.333 |
| 2014 | WS | SFN | 7 | 23 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 0.304 |
| 2014 | NLDS1 | SFN | 4 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0.294 |
| 2014 | NLCS | SFN | 5 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.125 |
| 2014 | NLWC | SFN | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 |
| 2012 | NLCS | SFN | 7 | 23 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 0.217 |
| 2012 | WS | SFN | 4 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.250 |
| 2012 | NLDS2 | SFN | 5 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0.182 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 6 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 1635 | 1544 | 2160 | 4407 | 174 | 932 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | SFN | SS | 65 | 53 | 74 | 167 | 7 | 29 |
| 2012 | SFN | SS | 139 | 122 | 195 | 394 | 18 | 74 |
| 2013 | SFN | SS | 147 | 139 | 185 | 388 | 15 | 75 |
| 2014 | SFN | SS | 149 | 142 | 185 | 428 | 21 | 85 |
| 2015 | SFN | SS | 140 | 136 | 191 | 427 | 13 | 89 |
| 2016 | SFN | SS | 155 | 148 | 209 | 413 | 11 | 90 |
| 2017 | SFN | SS | 138 | 135 | 221 | 374 | 11 | 85 |
| 2018 | SFN | SS | 146 | 141 | 192 | 435 | 16 | 105 |
| 2019 | SFN | SS | 142 | 137 | 190 | 366 | 16 | 81 |
| 2020 | SFN | SS | 53 | 47 | 69 | 124 | 8 | 24 |
| 2021 | SFN | SS | 135 | 130 | 168 | 340 | 9 | 68 |
| 2022 | SFN | SS | 116 | 113 | 163 | 287 | 16 | 67 |
| 2023 | SFN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | SFN | SS | 92 | 85 | 103 | 223 | 12 | 50 |
| 2024 | SLN | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | SLN | 3B | 6 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | SLN | SS | 18 | 16 | 15 | 41 | 1 | 10 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| Third Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 1635 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Lou Gehrig Memorial Award | |
| 2021 | Gold Glove | SS |
| 2017 | Gold Glove | SS |
| 2016 | Gold Glove | SS |
| 2015 | Gold Glove | SS |
| 2015 | Silver Slugger | SS |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SFN | NL | $6,000,000 |
| 2015 | SFN | NL | $3,175,000 |
| 2014 | SFN | NL | $560,000 |
| 2013 | SFN | NL | $530,000 |
| 2012 | SFN | NL | $481,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $10,746,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Los Angeles | Los Angeles | CA | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 4th | 213.0 | 420 | 4 |
| 2016 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 12th | 15.0 | 420 | 0 |