Pete Crow-Armstrong

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Chicago Cubs · OF

Age 246' 0" · 184 lbsBats Left

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FBaseball Overview

Coming off a breakout 2025 season that earned him his first All-Star selection and All-MLB Second Team honors, this 24-year-old center fielder enters 2026 as a legitimate cornerstone fantasy asset for the Cubs. His elite speed—35 stolen bases last season—combined with his emerging power stroke (31 home runs in 2025) gives him rare dual-category upside in both runs and steals. The early 2026 numbers suggest a potential refinement in his approach, with an uptick in batting average (.284 vs. .247) that could signal improved contact quality, though the slight power dip warrants monitoring to ensure it's merely a small-sample fluctuation rather than a concerning trend. Managers should view him as a young star entering his prime years with a clear path to 30+ home runs and 30+ stolen bases annually, making him a high-impact contributor across multiple offensive categories.

News Updates

Cubs on verge of playoff clinch behind PCA's offensive outburst
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong came close to hitting for the cycle in Sunday's win over Cincinnati, helping the team approach a playoff clinch. Despite starting the series 0-for-10 with four strikeouts, Crow-Armstrong bounced back with a massive performance. The Cubs' strong finish positions them well for postseason play.
Sep 21, 2026
Pete Crow-Armstrong continues hot streak with two more homers
Pete Crow-Armstrong added two additional home runs to his season total in the Cubs' recent game, extending his strong performance. The young outfielder is generating excitement among Chicago fans with his recent offensive output. His power surge comes during a critical stretch of the season for playoff positioning.
Sep 17, 2026
PCA closes in on 40-40 milestone with pair of steals
Pete Crow-Armstrong stole two bases to bring his season total to 35 stolen bases, continuing his march toward the rare 40-40 club. The Cubs center fielder is performing at an elite level in the stretch run.
Sep 8, 2026

MLB Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2023	Chicago Cubs	13	19	14	.000	0	1	3	2	7	.176	.000	.176
2024	Chicago Cubs	123	410	372	.237	10	47	46	27	98	.286	.384	.670
2025	Chicago Cubs	157	647	591	.247	31	95	91	35	155	.287	.481	.768
2026	Chicago Cubs	162	726	626	.280	45	107	119	41	187	.372	.570	.942
Career	Totals	455	1802	1603	.255	86	250	259	105	447	.320	.489	.809

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Hitting

Year	Team	G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
2021	St. Lucie Mets	6	32	24	.417	0	4	6	2	6	.563	.500	1.063
2022	2 teams▼	101	471	423	.312	16	61	89	32	102	.376	.520	.896
2023	2 teams▼	107	500	438	.283	20	82	98	37	129	.365	.511	.876
2024	Iowa Cubs	26	117	110	.255	5	14	22	10	32	.299	.509	.808
Career	Totals	240	1120	995	.295	41	161	215	81	269	.368	.515	.883

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Last Week / Last Month

Current season · MLB only

7 games

G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
7	29	24	.333	1	2	4	4	5	.448	.542	.990

30 games

G	PA	AB	AVG	HR	RBI	R	SB	K	OBP	SLG	OPS
30	137	122	.287	12	24	26	9	32	.358	.639	.997

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg90.6 mph

Max EV114.6 mph

Launch Angle22.0°

Barrel %13.3%

K %25.8%

Hard Hit %48.6%

Sprint Speed29.5 ft/s

Bat Speed75.1 mph

Whiff %26.3%

Chase %34.2%

xBA0.264

xSLG0.508

xwOBA0.374

GB%31.3%

FB%33.6%

What These Stats Mean

EV Avg — Average exit velocity — how hard this batter hits the ball. Elite hitters (90+ mph) make consistently hard contact, driving better batting averages and more power.

Max EV — Peak exit velocity on the batter's hardest-hit ball this season. Signals raw power potential even without a high HR total yet.

Launch Angle — Average vertical angle of the ball off the bat. The sweet spot for extra-base hits is roughly 10–30°; extreme ground ball or pop-up hitters sit outside this range.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls hit with the optimal exit velocity + launch angle combo. Barrels are the single best predictor of home runs and slugging percentage.

K % — Strikeout rate per plate appearance. High K% suppresses batting average and limits run-scoring opportunities — lower is better for fantasy.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder. A broader power indicator than barrels; high hard-hit% players rack up extra-base hits and RBI.

Sprint Speed — Peak sprint speed in feet per second. The best predictor of stolen base upside and ability to leg out infield hits.

Bat Speed — Average swing speed at the point of contact. Faster bat speed lets hitters wait longer on pitches and generates more raw power potential.

Whiff % — Percentage of swings that miss. High whiff rates signal strikeout vulnerability, dragging down batting average and overall production.

Chase % — How often the batter swings at pitches outside the strike zone. Low chase rates mean elite plate discipline — more walks, fewer strikeouts, more consistent at-bats.

xBA — Expected batting average based on contact quality, stripping out luck and defensive positioning. Better predictor of future performance than actual batting average.

xSLG — Expected slugging based on batted ball data. A high xSLG relative to actual SLG suggests power suppressed by bad luck that's likely to bounce back.

xwOBA — Expected weighted on-base average — the most comprehensive single expected metric. Combines contact quality, walks, and strikeouts to project overall offensive production.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% hitters trade home run power for speed-dependent value — good for stolen base upside, but a drag on HR and SLG categories.

FB% — Fly ball rate. Elite power hitters combine high FB% with high exit velocity. High fly ball rate + soft contact = home run or nothing type.

Articles featuring Pete Crow-Armstrong

Pete Crow-Armstrong Is Taking the Next Step — And a 40-40 Season Might Not Be Out of the Question
June 16, 2026
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Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2023

Chicago Cubs

.000

.176

.000

.176

2024

Chicago Cubs

123

410

372

.237

.286

.384

.670

2025

Chicago Cubs

157

647

591

.247

155

.287

.481

.768

2026

Chicago Cubs

162

726

626

.280

107

119

187

.372

.570

.942

Career

Totals

455

1802

1603

.255

250

259

105

447

.320

.489

.809

Year

Team

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

2021

St. Lucie Mets

.417

.563

.500

1.063

2022

2 teams▼

101

471

423

.312

102

.376

.520

.896

2023

2 teams▼

107

500

438

.283

129

.365

.511

.876

2024

Iowa Cubs

117

110

.255

.299

.509

.808

Career

Totals

240

1120

995

.295

161

215

269

.368

.515

.883

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

.333

.448

.542

.990

AVG

RBI

OBP

SLG

OPS

137

122

.287

.358

.639

.997