Who is Justin Crawford’s father? Meet Carl Crawford, a record executive and Tampa Bay Rays legend

Justin Crawford, an outfielder drafted 17th overall by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2022, made his major league debut on March 26, 2026. He is the son of former Major League Baseball player Carl Crawford and Amy Freeman. Carl Crawford played in the major leagues from 2002 to 2016 for the Tampa Bay Rays, Boston Red Sox, and Los Angeles Dodgers, later founding the record label 1501 Certified Entertainment.

A four-time All-Star, Carl Crawford was inducted into the Tampa Bay Rays Hall of Fame in 2023. His athletic family includes Seattle Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford and former minor leaguer Jack Crawford. Following his playing career, Carl Crawford has focused on music management and his family of five children.