Dylan Crews reacts to being named SEC Player of the Year

2023 has been a dream season for LSU Tigers star outfielder Dylan Crews.

Crews was named the SEC Player of the Year earlier in May, as the Tigers prepare for the NCAA Baseball Tournament. Additionally, he’s the consensus projected top selection for the 2023 MLB Draft, which would have him on the path to professional success in no time. He’s in a pretty damn good spot right now.

For a moment amid all the craziness, Crews reflected on being named the SEC Player of the Year, taking some time to shout out everyone who worked behind the scenes to help him get to where he is now.

“It feels great, it feels great,” the LSU star told the media. “You know, it shows that the hard work is definitely paying off. You know, and the people that helped me out to get to where I am today, it means just as much to them as it does to me. So I’m very thankful, very blessed. 

“I’m just trying to soak in each and every day, and looking back I think this is something I’m definitely going to think about, and just have a great memory of all these moments out here. I’m very thankful for it.”

While Crews was phenomenal for most of the season with the Tigers, he did slump a bit towards the end of their regular season campaign. However, he picked it up enough in time to stay ahead of the rest of the conference when it comes to SEC Player of the Year honors.

Overcoming a slump late in the year in the midst of a strong performance might be difficult for some individuals to do, but not for Crews. Later in a recent interview, Crews revealed how he was able to bounce back so strongly during his award-winning performance.

“Yeah, you know, I’m just trying to stay present every single day, really, and trust in my process interesting my process,” said Crews. “In the cages, the weight room, the training room each and every day, really. It is what it is you. I look up at the board, and I’m still doing pretty well. But yeah, just a little hiccup in the road. And like I said, just trying to stay present every day and trust in my process.”

Alas, Dylan Crews has been a nightmare for opposing pitchers this season. He entered into the SEC’s tournament adding a .421, while also recording 59 RBIs with 15 home runs and five stolen bases.

He’ll be hoping to cap his collegiate career off with a title, and become a legend in Baton Rouge moving forward.