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Career timeline: Carl Crawford

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2002: Welcome to The Show

A 2nd-round pick in the 1999 Draft, Crawford debuted for Tampa Bay 3 years later on July 20, still weeks shy of his 21st birthday

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2003: Opening Day walk-off

Crawford capped a wild Devil Rays comeback to beat the Red Sox on March 31 in the 9th inning with a 3-run walk-off HR, his first signature moment

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2003: Another walk-off blast

Crawford’s 2nd HR of his 1st full MLB season was also a 3-run walk-off, as he provided fireworks on the 4th of July to beat the White Sox

2004: Quickly an All-Star

Only 22, Crawford used his speed to become a 1st-time All-Star, leading the AL with 59 steals and MLB with 19 triples

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2006: A defensive dynamo

While continuing to pace the AL in steals (58) and triples (16), Crawford also picked up the 1st of 3 Fielding Bible Awards in 2006, a testament to his excellent defense in LF

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2008: Welcome to October

After years of losing, Crawford finally got to experience postseason baseball for the AL Champion Rays. Limited by injuries, he returned for Tampa Bay’s World Series run

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2009: 6th time's a charm

Crawford’s magnum opus was this May 3 performance against Boston, as he tied the modern record with 6 SB in 1 game. Just 3 other players since 1901 have matched that feat

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2009: ASG MVP

In the 3rd of his 4 Midsummer Classic nods, Crawford was named ASG MVP on July 14 after making a leaping grab to rob Brad Hawpe of what would have been a go-ahead HR at Busch Stadium

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2010: Going out on top

Crawford’s last season with the Rays was the best of his career. In a 7-WAR campaign, he hit .307 with 19 HRs, stole 47 bases and earned GG and SS awards for the AL East champs

2010: A big deal in Boston

After 9 seasons with the Rays, Crawford landed a 7-year, $142 million deal with the rival Red Sox on Dec. 11

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2012: One last stop

Part of an 8-player blockbuster trade on Aug. 25, Crawford got a fresh start with the Dodgers and returned to the postseason in 2013, '14 and '15

Revisit the trade

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2022: Next gen

Crawford’s playing career ended in '16, but he’s now a baseball dad. His son, Justin, also a speedy outfielder with a smooth lefty swing, was picked by the Phillies in the 1st round of the Draft

Check out Carl's Jr.