Joseph Randall Crawford (born May 2, 1970) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the New York Mets in 1997. Notably, Crawford made his major league debut as a pinch hitter in the top of the 15th inning in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers before stepping on the mound in the bottom of the frame.
Joe Crawford | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: (1970-05-02) May 2, 1970 (age 52) Gainesville, Florida | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
Professional debut | |
MLB: April 7, 1997, for the New York Mets | |
NPB: April 5, 1998, for the Chiba Lotte Marines | |
Last appearance | |
MLB: September 27, 1997, for the New York Mets | |
NPB: May 17, 1999, for the Chiba Lotte Marines | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 4–3 |
Earned run average | 3.30 |
Strikeouts | 25 |
NPB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 5–7 |
Earned run average | 5.06 |
Strikeouts | 42 |
Teams | |
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He formerly worked as a coaching assistant for the Milwaukee Brewers. Now he serves as a high school Vice Principal and Athletic Director for the Willard Flashes in Ohio.
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