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Nationals Hire Their New Director of Pitching Away From Rival Mets
- The Nationals hired Grayson Crawford as their new director of pitching, reporting to a rebuilt front office led by Paul Toboni.
- Crawford brings a pitching-development background from the Yankees and Mets, aiming to strengthen Washington’s farm system.
- The hire follows the Nationals’ offseason restructuring, including moves in player development and front-office leadership.
- Crawford has extensive college coaching experience before moving to professional roles with the Yankees and Mets.
- Crawford’s professional pitching-development roles include time with the Yankees and Mets prior to joining Washington.
- The Nationals aim to maximize current and future arms as Crawford joins a pipeline that already shows potential.
- Phillip Cebuhar was hired from college ranks to serve as the Nationals’ hitting coordinator as part of the broader overhaul.
- The hiring signals a focus on strengthening the Nationals’ pitching development system in the 2025 offseason.
- Crawford’s background includes both college-level coaching and professional player development.
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