Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Kutter Crawford was born April 1, 1996, in Okeechobee, Florida. He is a pitcher in the MLB.

Crawford began 2021 in Portland before being promoted to the Worcester Red Sox of Triple-A. On September 5, Boston added Crawford to their active roster. He started that day's game against the Cleveland Indians, taking the loss after allowing five runs in two innings. He was returned to Worcester the following day and removed from the 40-man roster. Between Worcester and Portland, Crawford made 20 minor-league appearances (19 starts), pitching to a 6–6 record with 4.28 ERA. Crawford was later named the recipient of the Red Sox' Lou Gorman Award. He played in the Dominican Professional Baseball League (LIDOM) during the offseason. On November 19, in advance of the Rule 5 draft, the Red Sox added Crawford to their 40-man roster.

Crawford was named to Boston's active roster to start the 2022 season. On May 14, the Red Sox optioned Crawford to Worcester. He was recalled in June for a week, and again in early July. On September 4, Crawford was placed on Boston's injured list with a right shoulder impingement. Overall with the Red Sox during 2022, Crawford compiled a 3–6 record in 21 games (12 starts) with a 5.47 ERA while striking out 77 batters in 77+1⁄3 innings.