J. P. Crawford

John Paul Crawford (born January 11, 1995) is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Seattle Mariners of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Growing up in Lakewood, California, Crawford attended Lakewood High School, where he achieved recognition for his athletic performance. Crawford was considered one of the nation's best teenage baseball players. The Philadelphia Phillies drafted him in the first round of the 2013 MLB draft, and he began his career as the organization's top prospect for much of his rise through their minor league system. He was promoted to the major leagues in 2017, playing at shortstop and third base.

After an unproductive rookie season in 2018, the Phillies traded Crawford to the Mariners. He won a Gold Glove Award in 2020 and signed a contract extension with Seattle in 2022. In 2025, he became the franchise leader in games played at shortstop.