Top 4 prospects featuring in 2024 MLB All-Star Futures Game with family ties in big leagues ft. Justin Crawford and more
We are just hours away before potential future MLB All-Stars. like Justin Crawford, taking the field to play the 2024 MLB All-Star Futures Game at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
Over the years, the MLB has seen legendary father-son duos take over the league. Among them are Vladimir Guerrero and his son Guerrero Jr., Matt Holliday and his son Jackson Holliday, and Fernando Tatis and his son Tatis Jr., to name a few.
Does the upcoming MLB All-Star Futures Game have any prospects with previous familial ties? Let's take a look:
Top four prospects having familial connection featuring in MLB All-Star Futures Game
#4 Cam Collier, Lou Collier's son
Illinois native Cam Collier was picked 18th overall by the Cincinnati Reds in the 2022 MLB Draft. He's the son of former big leaguer, Lou Collier, who also played in the Korean League for LG Twins and Hanwha Eagles.
Lou started his career with the Pirates in 1997 and was a journeyman. He went on to play for the Milwaukee Brewers (1999–2001), Montreal Expos (2002), Boston Red Sox (2003) and the Philadelphia Phillies (2004).
Now his son will represent him in the MLB All-Star Futures Game.
#3 Jaison Chourio, Jackson Chourio's brother
Jaison Chourio signed for $1.2 million with the Cleveland Guardians, the highest bonus in the club's 2022 international class. His brother Jackson is also famous and ranks on MLB Pipeline's 2024 preseason Top 100 Prospects list.
While Jaison has a high ceiling, his brother has already made his major league debut with the Brewers earlier this year. Now he awaits his brother's arrival in majors and will take the field in the upcoming MLB All-Star Futures Game.
#2 Druw Jones, Andruw Jones' son
Druw Jones was drafted second overall by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2022 MLB Draft. He's the son of Andruw Jones, who played 17 seasons in the majors, was a five-time All-Star and is a member of Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame. The club has also retired his jersey No. 25.
Druw Jones will take his father's legacy forward, and it starts at the All-Star Futures Game.
#1 Justin Crawford, Carl Crawford's son
The Philadelphia Phillies selected Justin Crawford with their 17th overall selection in the 2022 MLB Draft.
Justin is the son of four-time All-Star and member of the Tampa Bay Rays Hall of Fame, who played between 2002 to 2016 after being selected by by the Devil Rays in the second round of the 1999 MLB draft.
Now, the 42-year-old's son is set to feature in the MLB All-Star Futures Game.