Callix Sadeaq Crabbe (born February 14, 1983) is a Virgin Islands American former professional

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and current coach in the

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organization. He played in

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(MLB) for the

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. He was the assistant hitting coach for the Texas Rangers from 2019 through 2021.

Playing career

Crabbe was drafted out of

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, by the

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in the 32nd round of the

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but did not sign. He attended

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for one season, before transferring to

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Milwaukee Brewers

Crabbe was drafted by the

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in the 12th round, with the 349th overall selection, of the

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and signed with the team. Crabbe began the 2002 season with the Brewers' rookie–level affiliate, the

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. He advanced in 2003 to the Single–A

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, in 2004 to the High–A

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, and to the Double–A

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in 2005, where he also played in 2006. In 2007, Crabbe was promoted to the Brewers' Triple–A affiliate, the

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. With Nashville, he led the team in

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(130),

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s (457),

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(131),

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(84),

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(9),

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s (17), and walks (67).

San Diego Padres

On December 6, 2007, the

selected Crabbe in the

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. He made his major league debut on April 3, 2008. Crabbe played in 21 games for the Padres in 2008. In 34 at–bats, he scored four runs on six hits and had two RBI. Crabbe also had six

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s, walked four times, and compiled a .176

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. He was

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by San Diego on May 12.

Milwaukee Brewers (second stint)

Crabbe was returned to the

organization on May 16, 2008. Upon returning to Milwaukee's organization, Crabbe was assigned to the Triple-A

. He became a free agent after the 2008 season.

Seattle Mariners

On December 4, 2008, Crabbe signed a minor league contract with the

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organization. In 111 appearances split between the Double-A

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and Triple-A

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, he batted .211/.316/.298 with three home runs, 33 RBI, and seven stolen bases. Crabbe elected free agency following the season on November 9, 2009.

Toronto Blue Jays

On March 24, 2010, Crabbe signed a minor league contract with the

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. He split the year between the Double-A

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and Triple-A Las Vegas 51s, playing in 91 total games and hitting .222/.312/.318 with four home runs, 30 RBI, and 20 stolen bases. Crabbe spent 2011 back with New Hampshire, playing in 69 games and slashing .259/.348/.405 with seven home runs, 31 RBI, and nine stolen bases. He elected free agency following the season on November 2, 2011.

Coaching career

After his playing career ended, Crabbe went in to coaching. His roles included, head varsity baseball coach for

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from 2012 to 2015 and baseball instructor at the

from 2012 to 2015. Crabbe also ran his own baseball instructional program called Crabbe-ology Sports Development starting in November 2015. Crabbe-ology consulted with many major league hitters over the years in operation. Crabbe also worked for The positive coaching alliance a non-profit organization focused on educating administrators, coaches, parents and players on the core principles needed for a great sporting environment with a focus on growth and development across the eco-system. On December 4, 2018, Crabbe was hired as the assistant hitting coach of the Texas Rangers. He served in that role for the 2019, 2020, and 2021 seasons. Crabbe was named the manager of the

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and assistant hitting coordinator for the

prior to the 2022 season. He managed the

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in 2023.

Awards

In 2004, while playing for the High Desert Mavericks, he was named the best defensive second baseman in the

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. In 2007, while playing for the Nashville Sounds, he was named the

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"Home Team Hero of the Year." The award recognizes players for their participation in community outreach during the season.

Personal life

Crabbe resides in Tampa, Florida, with his wife, Amanda, and two children, Calyx and Alana. Due to a printing error, Carlos Guevara appeared on one of Crabbe's baseball cards.

References

External links

Texas Rangers coaching bio
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Crabbe, Callix 1983 births Living people Azucareros del Este players American expatriate baseball players in the Dominican Republic Beloit Snappers players Huntsville Stars players Las Vegas 51s players Major League Baseball coaches Major League Baseball players from the United States Virgin Islands Major League Baseball second basemen Minor league baseball managers Nashville Sounds players New Hampshire Fisher Cats players Ogden Raptors players Sportspeople from Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands San Diego Padres players SCF Manatees baseball players Tacoma Rainiers players Texas Rangers coaches West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx players Young Harris Mountain Lions baseball players United States Virgin Islands expatriate baseball players