During a thrilling game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday night, Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong showcased his exceptional skills, culminating in a night where fans at Wrigley Field were chanting “M-V-P!” His remarkable performance included a spectacular catch with a mere 5% catch probability in the eighth inning, snagging a ball off the bat of Brice Turang. Moments later, Crow-Armstrong hit a blast off the right-field video board, marking a career milestone with a 452-foot home run — the longest and hardest hit of his young career at 111.5 mph.
In Thursday’s game, Crow-Armstrong made history by becoming the fastest and youngest player in Cubs history to reach 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in a single season. Achieving this impressive feat in just 73 games, he surpassed the previous record held by Sammy Sosa, who reached 20-20 in 96 games during the 1994 season. Crow-Armstrong’s two-run shot off Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta pushed his season totals to 20 home runs and 23 steals.
Beyond his historic achievements, Crow-Armstrong is now tied for the fourth-fastest to a 20-20 season in MLB history, joining the ranks of baseball greats. Cubs players and coaches have praised his charismatic presence and talent on the field, noting his ability to electrify the game. Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson remarked on Crow-Armstrong’s special abilities, emphasizing it’s one thing to have talent, but another to demonstrate it consistently in games.
As the summer unfolds, Crow-Armstrong is not only making headlines with his on-field performances but is also leading in All-Star voting among National League outfielders. His impressive stats for the season include a .270 batting average, 39 extra-base hits, 60 RBIs, and a fWAR of 4.1, ranking him first in the NL.
The Cubs and their fanbase are hopeful that Crow-Armstrong will continue to shine as he develops into a star player, inspiring excitement for the remainder of the season.