Returning to Fenway Park, Justin Crawford reflects on childhood moments, big-league start

BOSTON — Upon arriving at Fenway Park on Tuesday, Justin Crawford quickly shed his shoes, put his headphones on and walked to the outfield. It’s part of his routine before every game, he said, a way to manifest positivity and stay in the moment.But as he walked, dwarfed by the Green Monster and surrounded by red seats, it wasn’t just about the moment. It was about remembering little ones when Crawford was 7 and 8 years old and trailing his father, former major leaguer Carl Crawford, around Fenway: the miniature Red Sox uniform he wore, walking on the field with his father, shagging balls with him — those moments, Crawford said, sealed his desire to play professional baseball.Advertisement