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Published on June 12, 2023
Brandon Crawford Is MLB's Only Shortstop with Career 0.00 ERA After *Pitching* in Blowout Win

The San Francisco Giants witnessed quite a show this weekend, with the first-ever Drag Laureate D'Arcy Drollinger kick-starting the Pride Day game. The Sunday game brought another surprise as the Giants' shortstop veteran, Brandon Crawford, was given the task of pitching the garbage time ninth inning during their 13-3 win over the Chicago Cubs. Despite a shaky start, Crawford finished off his inning in style, acquiring a 0.00 career ERA as a pitcher. In the history of Major League Baseball, Crawford is indeed the only shortstop to achieve this distinction since 1900. Continue reading the full article on SFist →

Image: SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 11: Brandon Crawford #35 of the San Francisco Giants pitches in the top of the ninth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Oracle Park on June 11, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)