Brandon Crawford: podcast appearances and interviews

Brandon Michael Crawford is an American former professional baseball shortstop who played in Major League Baseball for 14 seasons. He spent the majority of his career with the San Francisco Giants, making his MLB debut in 2011, and played his final season in 2024 with the St. Louis Cardinals. Crawford played college baseball for the University of California, Los Angeles, and was selected in the fourth round of the 2008 MLB draft by the Giants. He is recognized for his achievements including being a three-time All-Star, four-time Gold Glove Award winner, and two-time Wilson Defensive Player of the Year. Crawford also won the Silver Slugger Award at shortstop in 2015 and was notable for his offensive achievements, such as being the sixth player in MLB history to hit a grand slam in his first game and the first shortstop to hit a grand slam in a postseason game. He played the most games at shortstop for the Giants in franchise history and was the second among all active players in games played at that position as of the end of the 2022 season. Internationally, Crawford represented the United States and contributed to Team USA winning its first gold medal in the 2017 World Baseball Classic. He announced his retirement on November 27, 2024, after completing his professional baseball career.