Spring Training Prospect Report - February 21, 2026

Ah, can you smell it? The smell of fresh-cut grass and the dirt of the diamond. Baseball is back, and it is a beautiful sight. Spring Training games have kicked off, and we are here to break down everything you need to know regarding the top prospect performers from the previous day’s action.

What prospects are standing out? Who is making noise? Who could break camp with teams? Let’s discuss what you need to know!

Exit Velocity Leaders(Prospects Only)

Whiff Leaders(Prospects Only)

Spring Training Prospect Watch

🚀 Standout of The Day

Justin Crawford, OF, Philadelphia Phillies

Stats: 2/3 2B, K

Notable Data: 104 mph 2B(390 feet), 86.2 mph line drive single

Spring Line: 2/3, 2B

Why The Performance Matters:

Crawford looks to be in a good spot to win a starting spot for the Phillies out of camp. He certainly got off to a good start to the spring, both with his bat and glove. Leading off the game, Crawford smoked a double 104 mph off the bat, which traveled 390 feet to the warning track and nearly left the yard. In the fifth inning, he had an 86 mph single on a line shot. He also made an awesome read on a ball in center field and an incredible catch.

The Phillies org has done nothing but hype Crawford and his chances to win a spot on the Opening Day roster. Today, it is suggested that, though a small sample, Crawford looks capable of doing so.

Last year, as a 21-year-old in Triple-A, Crawford slashed .334/.411/.452 with seven home runs and 46 stolen bases. The issue in his game has always been ground balls, and that was the case again last season as he ran a 59 percent ground ball rate. While we can’t say two batted balls change the perspective, it was encouraging to see his two batted balls have launch angles of 22 and 12 degrees.

Crawford posts respectable exit velocities, having a 102.7 mph 90th percentile last year with a 110 mph max. The contact skills are also impressive as he made contact on nearly 80 percent of swings overall and 83 percent in the zone. The approach is also solid as Crawford ran a 22 percent chase rate.

He is a 70-runner with a plus glove in center. The game power does not resemble the raw exit velocity data due to the launch angles, but if we see any improvements, the stock takes off. Crawford also just turned 22 years old, so there is plenty of time to make the necessary changes.

Fantasy Spin:

If Crawford wins a spot in the Phillies lineup, which seems possible, there’s a ton of value to be had, especially with steals. While he may be closer to a ten-home-run bat, the potential for 30+ steals and a good batting average is valuable. With an NFBC ADP of 340, you could do a lot worse. Im taking my chances on Crawford at the draft price. -CC

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