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Last year, the Boston Red Sox selected the Topsfield, Mass., product in the June draft, but not until the 10th round. Leading up to the draft, Crockett had been projected to go as high as the 53rd overall pick. The draft-day freefall likely stemmed from concern over an elbow injury that Crockett had suffered the previous fall...
Unsatisfied with Boston’s contract offers and determined to prove he was in good health, Crockett returned to Harvard this fall and was elected team captain. He did more than just hold up over the course of the season—he withstood the twin burdens of an increased workload and the weight of his team’s postseason hopes...
Crockett’s pitch counts during the heart of the Ivy season frequently pushed 150, as he carried the Crimson on his back towards the league title. When Harvard needed to win a one-game playoff against a menacing Brown squad last month, Crockett took the ball on three days’ rest and hurled a complete-game gem for the victory...
...Crockett ended his career last weekend at Rice University in the NCAA Regionals. He pitched in the Crimson’s 4-2 loss to Washington on Saturday. Crockett performed well, striking out nine batters in nine innings, but a four-run rally that started with two outs in the fourth spoiled his otherwise solid outing...
...Crockett did a great job, not only today, but for the entire season, for his entire career,” Harvard Coach Joe Walsh said after the game. “He’s the No. 1 pitcher on any ballclub, and he’s certainly our No. 1. He showed that today...