Former LSU Tiger Dylan Crews Set to Make MLB Debut Monday Night

Excitement is in the air for baseball fans, especially for those who have followed Dylan Crews' journey from college to the big leagues. On Monday night, Crews, a former LSU Tiger, is expected to make his major league debut as an outfielder for the Washington Nationals. The Nationals will face off against the visiting New York Yankees in the first game of a three-game series.

Before making his mark in the minors, Crews had an incredible college career at LSU. He was known for his work ethic and determination, which helped him become one of the best players in the country. Crews hit .380 during his time at LSU, with 58 home runs, 43 doubles, and 184 RBIs. He played a key role in leading LSU to the 2023 College World Series title and won the prestigious Golden Spikes Award, given to the best amateur baseball player in the United States.

Crews, just 22 years old, has been making waves in the minor leagues, and now he’s ready to take the next big step in his baseball career. On Monday, the Nationals made the official announcement that Crews would be called up from Triple-A Rochester. This promotion came just one day after Washington sent catcher Riley Adams to the minor league team to make room for Crews on the roster.

Before this season started, Crews was already turning heads. ESPN's Kiley McDaniel ranked him as the No. 1 prospect in the Nationals’ organization and the No. 5 prospect in Major League Baseball. Crews have a bright future ahead of him.

Crews’ journey to the majors has been impressive. He was the No. 2 pick in the 2023 draft and started playing for Double-A Harrisburg this season. His performance there earned him a promotion to Triple-A. Over 100 games in both minor league levels, Crews batted .270, hit 13 home runs, drove in 68 runs, and stole 25 bases. These stats show just how versatile and talented he is as a player.

When Crews takes the field Monday night, he will become the eighth Washington Nationals prospect to make his major league debut this year. The Nationals, currently holding a 59-72 record, are 11½ games out of the final National League wild-card spot. While the team faces an uphill battle to make the playoffs, the debut of a promising player like Crews brings hope and excitement to the fanbase.

As Crews steps up to the plate for the first time in the majors, LSU fans, Nationals supporters, and baseball enthusiasts alike will be cheering him on. It's the beginning of what many hope will be a long and successful career in Major League Baseball.