Philadelphia Phillies top prospect Justin Crawford is on the cusp of breaking into the majors, albeit with a few concerns for management. His defense is worrisome, but his ability with the bat is something the club can't live without for long.
That said, adjustments are always necessary for improvement, and Crawford's offseason work seems to be addressing a major issue in his swing.
Crawford's offensive season with the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs sent fireworks from Allentown to Philadelphia; his triple slash of .334/.411/.452 is a great combination of contact prowess and gap-to-gap slapping ability. His average wound up garnering him both the International League batting title and MLB's selection as the club's prospect of the year.