Pete Crow-Armstrong

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Chicago Cubs · Outfielder

Age 246' 0" · 184 lbsBats Left

#1 Current#28 Preseason#7 Dynasty

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

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
Pete Crow-Armstrong hits 40th home run for Cubs
Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong became the 10th Cub to hit 40 home runs in a single season, reaching the milestone during Sunday's game. The achievement has raised questions about whether he could join the exclusive 40-40 club with stolen bases.
Sep 7, 2026
Crow-Armstrong reaches 39 homers as Cubs edge Brewers
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit his 39th home run of the season to help the Cubs defeat the Brewers in a crucial divisional matchup. The young outfielder continues his historic August, having hit 14 homers in the month—the most by any player 24 or younger since Ken Griffey Jr. in May 1994. His power surge comes at a critical time as Chicago fights for playoff positioning.
Sep 4, 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	147	659	566	.281	41	97	110	36	172	.375	.572	.947
Career	Totals	440	1735	1543	.255	82	240	250	100	432	.320	.487	.807

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

Game Log2026 MLB

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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EV Avg90.5 mph

Max EV114.6 mph

Launch Angle21.6°

Barrel %13.3%

K %26.1%

Hard Hit %48.9%

Sprint Speed29.5 ft/s

Bat Speed74.9 mph

Whiff %26.6%

Chase %33.9%

xBA0.262

xSLG0.504

xwOBA0.373

GB%31.3%

FB%35.1%

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

147

659

566

.281

110

172

.375

.572

.947

Career

Totals

440

1735

1543

.255

240

250

100

432

.320

.487

.807

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