Ian Crawford

Ian Crawford enters his first season as an assistant coach with the Roos baseball program during the 2024-25 school year. Crawford spent three seasons as an assistant with Coach Stevens at Wells College prior to joining the staff at Canton. 

Coaching Experience:

At Wells (2022-2024)

Crawford spent three seasons as the hitting and catching coach at Wells. On game days he was responsible for preparing catchers, setting the hitting pregame plan, coaches first base, along with other logistical tasks. 

Scouting (2022-2024)

Coach Crawford helps Coach Stevens throughout the offseason attending various camps, clinics, and recruiting showcases for the Roos baseball program. Crawford also helped coach the youth when Wells College hosted U.S. Baseball Academy Camps for local baseball players. 

Athletic Training Experience

Coach Crawford was an Athletic Training Assistant while a student at Wells College from 2017-2021 and is currently EMT certified. 

Playing Career:

College

Coach Crawford was a four year member of the Express baseball program and was a captain during his senior year in 2021. Despite having two seasons shortened due to COVID-19 Crawford played in 44 games, had 22 hits, a triple, a home run, walked 16 times, and had an OBP of .347. Defensively played catcher and first base. Holds the Wells College record for fielding % at .984. Recorded a 1.000% Fielding Percentage during his junior and senior seasons defensively on over 115 total chances. In the 44 games played Crawford only committed three career errors. 

High School 

Crawford is from Syracuse, New York where he attended Jamesville-Dewitt during high school. Coach Crawford was a member of the varsity baseball program for two years. As a senior was named captain for the Rams along with making the All-Conference Team. 

Personal:

Crawford is from Syracuse, New York where he attended Jamesville-Dewitt during high school. Crawford graduated from Wells College in 2021 with a B.S. in Business and dual Minored in Sports Management and Psychology. Parents are Beth and Vaughn. Outside of coaching for the Express, Coach Crawford is a full time pilot and has a passion for aviation.    

(Updated 1/14/25)