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

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second baseman 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 at the MLB Level 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 2000 Major League Baseball draft but did not sign. He attended

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for one season, before transferring to

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. He was drafted by the

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in the 12th round of the 2002 MLB draft and signed with the Brewers.

Minor leagues

Crabbe began the 2002 season at the Milwaukee Brewers' rookie league affiliate, the

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. He advanced in 2003 to Class A

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, in 2004 to Class A-Advanced

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, and in 2005 to Double-A

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, where he also played in 2006. In 2007, he 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), hits (131),

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(84), triples (9),

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s (17), and walks (67). Following the season he was selected as the 17th pick (Major League Phase) in the Rule 5 Draft by the

. Upon returning to Milwaukee's organization, Crabbe was assigned to Triple-A Nashville. He became a free agent after the 2008 season and signed a minor league contract with the

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. He last played for the

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, the Double-A affiliate of the

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, in 2011.

Major leagues

Crabbe played 21 games for the San Diego Padres in 2008. In 34 at-bats, he scored four runs on six hits and had two RBI. He had six

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s, walked four times, and compiled a .176

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. San Diego designated him for assignment on May 12, and was returned to the Brewers organization on May 16. Due to a printing error Carlos Guevara appeared on one of his baseball cards.

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 of 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 will manage 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

He resides in Tampa, Florida, with his wife, Amanda, and two children, Calyx and Alana.

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 People from Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands San Diego Padres players SCF Manatees baseball players State College of Florida, Manatee–Sarasota alumni Tacoma Rainiers players Texas Rangers coaches West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx players Young Harris Mountain Lions baseball players United States Virgin Islands expatriate baseball players