Top 25 Under 25 In 25: #24

For the next 25 or so days, I will be taking a look at the 25 best players in baseball under the age of 25. A quick note: a players age is taken into account. For example, for players of similar talents, a 20 year old is rated higher than a 25 year old. This would explain our next player....



24. Carl Crawford, OF, Tampa Bay Devil Rays



Crawford, the do everything left fielder for the Devil Rays, has been their franchise player since he came into the league. His OBPs have been steadily climbing ever since he entered the majors, although it is currently at his career high, which is only .366. Crawford's talents lie in his feet. He has stolen 50+ bases three times in his career, and is on pace for 50 again this season. Crawford won't hit for a lot of power, but his speed and defense combine to make him a good all around player. He should get better, but he has limited upside when compared to other players that you'll see in this list, and that lands him at 24.