Once upon a time, [autotag]Dylan Crews[/autotag] was seen as one of the top draft prospects coming out of high school in the 2020 MLB draft. But instead of trying his chances at the minor leagues, Crews instead opted to withdraw from the draft and honor his commitment to LSU.
Three years later, he’s completed one of the best careers in program history, capping it off with a national title.
To any high school draft prospects grappling with the same decision Crews was, the likely top-two pick in the 2023 MLB draft has a message: Go to school.
“Man, it was a tough out of high school,” Crews said, per On3. “I was an 18-year-old kid. Didn’t know what to expect for the future. There was a lot of, like, just if you go to school, it was like a bad thing or something like that. So to make that decision as a young kid like that and to be able to go to school — this is what I wanted to do. I wanted to go to school. And I wanted to experience this and bring a national championship to LSU.
“So if I had to give any advice, it’s go to school, really. Experience this. Don’t miss out on these three years. Just develop as a player, physically and mentally for the next level and everything will take care of itself.”
The Longwood, Florida, native ultimately etched himself into LSU lore forever, and none of it would have been possible had he decided to go pro out of college.
Just food for thought from a guy who will be playing center field at the Major League level sooner rather than later.
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