Something electric is happening in Chicago, and it’s not going unnoticed. Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to capture the spotlight, even catching the eye of Bears quarterback Caleb Williams with his undeniable flair for the dramatic.
On Monday, Crow-Armstrong delivered a crucial solo home run that propelled the Cubs to a 5-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. Known for his flair in the batter’s box, he discarded his bat with a theatrical toss, watching the ball soar—a moment so iconic that Chicago’s social media team immortalized it in a photo. Williams reshared the post on Instagram, complete with the hashtag “MVPETE,” capturing the essence of Crow-Armstrong’s dynamism.
But hitting is only part of Crow-Armstrong’s magic. Earlier in the game, he snagged a catch that Statcast rated at a mere five percent probability, leaving fans and teammates alike in awe. “Every game he plays is like two games for a normal person, just with how hard he plays,” praised Cubs starter Ben Brown, highlighting the unmatched intensity Crow-Armstrong brings to the field.
Now in the throes of a breakout season, Crow-Armstrong’s stats tell the tale: 19 home runs, 58 RBIs, and an impressive .856 OPS over 72 games. Defensively, he’s no slouch either, ranking at the top in Fielding Run Value and in the top percentile for Arm Value. It’s these kinds of performances that have catapulted Chicago to a 6.5-game lead in their division.
The heavy hitters like Kyle Tucker, Dansby Swanson, Seiya Suzuki, alongside Crow-Armstrong, are forming a formidable offensive line-up, a group that’s stirring dreams of October glory. As Ian Happ, another key outfielder, puts it, “The group cares about each other. They care about beating out the double-play ball to get the next guy up in an RBI situation. You care about those little things, and that’s what kind of keeps the game rolling through 162.”
With the Cubs eyeing their first postseason since 2020, Crow-Armstrong’s swagger couldn’t have come at a better time. The road to the National League crown is long, but with Crow-Armstrong’s passion and panache, Chicago is more than ready for the challenge.
