The St. Louis Cardinals have signed shortstop Brandon Crawford to a one-year contract, worth $2 million. Crawford, 37, hit .194 with 31 runs, 55 hits, 11 doubles, 1 triple, 7 home runs, 38 RBI's, 3 stolen bases, and 28 walks with the San Francisco Giants in 2023.
Crawford helped the Giants in the World Series 2 times: (2012, and 2014). Crawford has been an All-Star 3 times: (2015, 2018, and 2021). Crawford won a Silver Slugger Award in 2015. Crawford has also won the Gold Glove Award 4 times: (2015, 2016, 2017, and 2021).
Crawford has his best season in 2021. That season, Crawford hit .298 with 79 runs, 144 hits, 30 doubles, 3 triples, 24 home runs, 90 RBI's, 11 stolen bases, and 56 walks. The batting average, runs, hits, home runs, RBI's, and stolen bases were all career highs for Crawford.
In 2015, Crawford had a career high 33 doubles. Crawford had career highs in both triples (11) and walks (57) in 2016.
To make room for Crawford on the 40-man roster, the Cardinals have designated second baseman/third baseman Buddy Kennedy for assignment.
Overall, Crawford has played 13 seasons in the MLB. Crawford has played 1,654 games with 669 runs, 1,392 hits, 290 doubles, 44 triples, 146 home runs, 744 RBI's, 47 stolen bases, 536 walks, and a .250 batting average.
It will be interesting to see if Crawford has anything left in him. I think if healthy, Crawford could be a good backup for the Cardinals. Crawford should also be able to help Masyn Winn, too.
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