Garrett Crochet is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Boston Red Sox. Born on June 21, 1999, in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, he stands 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 245 pounds. Crochet bats and throws left-handed.
He began his MLB career with the Chicago White Sox, who selected him 11th overall in the first round of the 2020 MLB Draft. Crochet made an immediate impact, debuting on September 18, 2020, and becoming the first player from the 2020 draft class to reach the majors. In his rookie season, he appeared in five games, pitching six scoreless innings and consistently throwing fastballs over 100 mph.
After returning from Tommy John surgery in 2023, Crochet earned his first All-Star selection in 2024, leading the league in strikeouts with 150 in the first half of the season. He finished the year with a 3.58 ERA and a career-high 209 strikeouts over 146 innings, earning the American League Comeback Player of the Year award.
In December 2024, Crochet was traded to the Boston Red Sox. He made his debut for the team on March 27, 2025, delivering a solid performance in a 5-2 victory against the Texas Rangers.
On March 31, 2025, reports confirmed that Crochet and the Red Sox agreed to a six-year, $170 million contract extension. The deal, which begins in 2026, includes an opt-out clause after the 2030 season and escalators based on Cy Young voting finishes. This contract is notable for being the largest ever signed by a pitcher with four-plus years of MLB service time.