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Meet ‘J-Dawg': Justin Crawford and the ‘Hitman' philosophy

Summary by NBC Philadelphia
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Mike Easler says every great hitter needs a nickname. He already has one picked out for Justin Crawford. “J-Dawg,” Easler said. “D-A-W-G. That’s gonna be his warrior name as he goes into the big leagues. When he hits, he gets down and dirty. Like a junkyard dog.” Crawford is 22 years old and is expected to be the Phillies’ everyday center fielder this season. He’ll be the club’s youngest regular since Jimmy Rollins in 2001. Ca…

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NBC Philadelphia broke the news in Philadelphia, United States on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
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