(CHICAGO) — Chicago Cubs fans and celebrity watchers alike are in a frenzy after center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and his partner, Hailey Lavelle, released a stunning “family masterpiece”—the first professional photos of their newborn child—that immediately went viral.
While the emotional photos celebrated the birth of the young couple’s first child, it’s the baby’s name, chosen solely by Hailey, that has sparked a massive online debate and is currently trending across all social media platforms and baseball forums.
The Name that Broke the Internet: Rhythm
The couple revealed that their baby boy’s full name is Rhythm James Crow-Armstrong.
The name “Rhythm” immediately captured the internet’s attention, leading to a flood of comments and discussions:
The Baseball Connection: Fans quickly connected the unique name to baseball terminology, suggesting it was a nod to Pete’s constant quest to find his “hitting rhythm” at the plate, or the “rhythm” of a game-changing stolen base.
The Poetic Vibe: Others praised Hailey’s choice for its unconventional and almost poetic quality, perfectly matching the young, modern celebrity couple aesthetic.
The Trending Debate: The name launched a massive debate about unique celebrity baby names, catapulting “Rhythm” to the top of trending topics for the last 24 hours.
A Family Masterpiece
The accompanying photo spread, released exclusively to People Magazine, features candid shots of the famously private couple in their Chicago home, emphasizing the family’s joy and setting a new high-water mark for offseason athlete announcements.
Hailey, a long-time supporter who has been with Crow-Armstrong since his minor league days, has been credited by the Cubs star for the creative and heartfelt nature of the reveal.
“Hailey picked it, and I loved it immediately,” Crow-Armstrong was quoted saying. “It just… fits. He is the rhythm of our life now, and he’s perfect.”
The focus has successfully shifted from the Cubs’ high-stakes free-agency pursuit to the wholesome joy of their superstar center fielder starting his own family, led by a name that baseball fans are unlikely to forget.
