Justin Crawford Looks to Learn from Luis Arraez in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — Rookie Justin Crawford is eager to learn from his new teammate, Luis Arraez, a three-time batting champion, as they interact during games at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies acquired Arraez at the trade deadline to enhance their offensive capabilities, and his experience could be beneficial for Crawford, who shares similar batting traits.

Interim manager Don Mattingly highlighted the potential advantages of Crawford learning from Arraez, noting their comparable left-handed batting styles. Arraez, known for his exceptional contact hitting, boasts a .324 batting average and has already made an impact with three hits in his first two games with the Phillies.

Crawford, who has struggled in his rookie season with a .263 average and 64 strikeouts, hopes to adopt some of Arraez's techniques to improve his game. While acknowledging the challenges he faces, Crawford is optimistic that observing Arraez's approach will help him refine his skills and contribute more effectively to the team.