Dylan Crews is a professional baseball player for the **Washington Nationals** organization, currently serving as an outfielder in their minor league system.[2][4] Born on February 26, 2002, in Altamonte Springs, Florida, Crews was selected by the Nationals in the first round (second overall pick) of the 2023 MLB Draft.[6][7] Crews built one of the most decorated careers in LSU baseball history during his three-year tenure with the Tigers.[4] He compiled a .380 career batting average with 286 hits in 753 at-bats, along with 58 home runs, 184 RBIs, 237 runs scored, and a .689 slugging percentage.[1] His offensive prowess earned him multiple prestigious honors, including the **2023 Golden Spikes Award**, recognizing him as the best amateur player in the United States and making him only the second LSU player to receive this honor.[1][5] Crews achieved historic recognition by winning the **SEC Player of the Year award in back-to-back seasons** (2022 and 2023), becoming the first player ever to accomplish this feat.[1][3] He was also a consensus All-American selection and earned SEC Co-Player of the Year honors in 2022.[1][4] During the 2023 NCAA Baton Rouge Regional, he was named the tournament's MVP after batting .615 with eight hits in 13 at-bats, including two home runs.[1] Beyond individual statistics, Crews demonstrated community commitment as a two-time member of the SEC Community Service Team, focusing on families affected by autism in the Baton Rouge area.[1] His college career included a notable 26-game hitting streak in 2023 and consistent excellence across all statistical categories, establishing him as one of the program's premier talents. Currently, Crews is developing within the Nationals' minor league system as the organization's top outfield prospect, positioned at age 23 to potentially impact Major League Baseball in the coming years.[4]