KUTTER CRAWFORD NEWS

Kutter Crawford K's five | 03/24/2024 Kutter Crawford strikes out five over his 5 2/3 innings of work in his start against Atlanta

MARCH 26 • MLB.COM

Sunday's spring training report: Red Sox starter Kutter Crawford works through Braves order three times - The Boston Globe Crawford allowed two homers and five runs over 5⅔ innings. Closer Kenley Jansen and setup man Chris Martin threw scoreless innings.

MARCH 24 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Kutter Crawford K's five | 03/24/2024 Kutter Crawford strikes out five Braves over his 5 2/3 innings of work in his start against Atlanta

MARCH 24 • MLB.COM

Kutter Crawford Mic'd Up | 03/22/2024 Kutter Crawford was mic'd up for Boston's 'closest to the pin' competition

MARCH 22 • MLB.COM

Tuesday's spring training report: Kutter Crawford allows two early runs then shuts down Rays - The Boston Globe The righthander retired 17 of the final 18 batters he faced.

MARCH 19 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Kutter Crawford collects six K's in 5 2/3 innings | 03/19/2024 Kutter Crawford collects six strikeouts while allowing two runs on four hits in 5 2/3 innings against the Rays

MARCH 19 • MLB.COM

Kutter Crawford appreciated his time with Chris Sale, and other Red Sox thoughts - The Boston Globe “It was huge having somebody I could relate to."

MARCH 11 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Makes second spring start Crawford allowed two hits and struck out four over three scoreless innings in Sunday's spring start against the Blue Jays.

Impact Crawford made his second Grapefruit League start in a quest to be part of Boston's rotation. He's the early favorite for the No. 4 spot and has allowed one run on five hits (zero walks) while fanning five over five innings. The trick for Crawford, who averaged 77.4 pitches over 23 starts in 2023, is to be able to extend outings past the fifth inning.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox lineup: Kutter Crawford to take the hill against Blue Jays Kutter Crawford will take the mound for his second start of the spring on Sunday as the Red Sox load up their lineup with starters against t...

MARCH 3 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Makes spring debut Crawford allowed one run on three hits and struck out one over two innings in Tuesday's spring start against the Cardinals.

Impact Crawford made his Grapefruit League debut ahead of what is expected to be a role in Boston's starting rotation. Tuesday's effort was a good first step toward becoming a rotation staple, but the right-hander needs to work on extending himself deeper into games. He averaged 77.4 pitches over his 23 starts in 2023, and manager Alex Cora told Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe that Crawford's stuff will play, but he has to maintain it for 100 pitches. The pitcher acknowledged the need to face opponents a third time and pitch into the sixth and seventh innings.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

The Red Sox want more of everything from Kutter Crawford this season, and Tuesday's start against the Cardinals was a good first step - The Boston Globe Crawford averaged 77.4 pitches in his 23 starts last season. He topped out at 96 pitches, one of only five times he reached 90.

FEBRUARY 27 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Bigger, stronger Kutter Crawford ready to compete for Red Sox rotation spot Kutter Crawford has risen from obscurity to become one of the Red Sox most promising young pitchers. Now he’s focused on becoming strong eno...

FEBRUARY 27 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

How Kutter Crawford hopes to use stronger legs, confidence to pitch deeper Kutter Crawford emerged as a solid starting option a year ago. But once he got to the fifth inning or so, his stuff would begin to drop off....

FEBRUARY 26 • MASSLIVE.COM

Kutter Crawford at work in Red Sox camp to remain in rotation this season - The Boston Globe Crawford, who opened and ended last season as a starter but also spent time in the bullpen, returned stronger for 2024 and with a split-fing...

FEBRUARY 17 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Gets no support in loss Crawford did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing one hit over six scoreless innings against the Orioles. He struck out seven.

Impact Crawford dominated the Orioles, allowing just one baserunner across six scoreless frames. The outing capped off a career year for Crawford, who set a new best in ERA (4.04) and collected a 135:36 K:BB across 31 appearances (129.1 innings).

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Crawford has best outing of 2023 vs. AL East champ Orioles BALTIMORE -- Starter? Reliever? Both? The Red Sox will decide on a role for Kutter Crawford at some point before the 2024 season starts. The...

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Strikes out seven in loss Crawford (6-8) took the loss Sunday, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks over 5.1 innings against the White Sox. He struck out seven.

Impact Crawford's now tallied seven strikeouts in three straight starts, though he'd wind up with the loss Sunday after allowing three runs between the fifth and sixth innings in a rain-shortened game. The 27-year-old Crawford sports a 4.23 ERA with a 1.15 WHIP and 128 strikeouts as he heads into his final start of the season, currently scheduled for next weekend in Baltimore.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Crawford has learning experience in latest campaign for '24 rotation BOSTON -- The most damaging hit that Kutter Crawford gave up on a soggy Sunday afternoon against the White Sox was self-inflicted, and turne...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • MLB.COM

Kutter Crawford has case to stick in Red Sox rotation, but it's not up to him to decide The next guy in charge of the Red Sox will determine who sticks around as a starter in 2024. Crawford has earned consideration.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kutter Crawford fans seven | 09/24/2023 Kutter Crawford strikes out seven over 5 1/3 innings of work in his start against the White Sox

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • MLB.COM

Rain cuts Red Sox' loss short, but future of rotation continues to come into focus with Kutter Crawford's performance - The Boston Globe Crawford took the mound for his 22nd start, going 5⅓ innings, yielding four hits and three runs while walking three and striking out seven.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Breaking down Kutter Crawford's pitches | 09/24/2023 Pitch diagrams, the data behind Kutter Crawford's pitches

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • MLB.COM

Sharp in no-decision Crawford did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing two runs on four hits over six innings against Texas. He struck out seven.

Impact After Marcus Semien led off the bottom of the first inning with a home run, Crawford managed to keep Texas off the board until the sixth inning while matching a season high with seven strikeouts. The 27-year-old Crawford's allowed just three runs in his last two starts (10.2 innings) after surrendering 11 runs in his previous two outings. Overall, he's 6-7 on the season with a 4.19 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 121:33 K:BB across 118 innings. Crawford's currently in line for a home matchup with the White Sox in his next outing.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Breaking down Kutter Crawford's pitches | 09/18/2023 Pitch diagrams, the data behind Kutter Crawford's pitches

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • MLB.COM

Kutter Crawford strikes out seven | 09/18/2023 Kutter Crawford has a strong outing in his 21st start, striking out seven batters while letting up just two runs on four hits in six innings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • MLB.COM