Chicago Cubs’ Pete Crow-Armstrong Wins First Career Gold Glove, Girlfriend’s Emotional Post Goes Viral.vc
CHICAGO, IL — The Chicago Cubs celebrated a major defensive milestone on Sunday night (US time) as young center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong was officially named the recipient of his first career Rawlings Gold Glove Award in the National League. At just 23 years old, Crow-Armstrong not only brought home the trophy—the Cubs’ first at the center field position since Jason Heyward in 2017—but also sparked an emotional viral moment with a heartfelt message from his girlfriend.
Defense Leads the League
Crow-Armstrong’s selection was well-earned, capping a spectacular defensive season that has been hailed by experts and audiences as marking “a new era of Cubs defense.” His statistics solidified his case as the league’s premier defender:
- Defensive Runs Saved (DRS): Led the league with +17 DRS.
- Outs Above Average (OAA): Ranked best among all players under 25 with +12 OAA.
A series of spectacular catches and diving saves at Wrigley Field throughout the 2025 season made him an easy choice. MLB Network has already dubbed the achievement “the beginning of a new era at Wrigley Field,” emphasizing that “Pete is giving the Cubs something they’ve been missing for years — the belief that the future has truly begun.”
The Viral Message of Perseverance
The celebration achieved viral status when, minutes after the MLB announcement, Crow-Armstrong’s girlfriend posted an emotional message on her personal Instagram, quickly surpassing 500,000 likes in two hours:
“You deserve all the glory in this world. Not because you are perfect, but because you never stop trying. From the days you wondered if you were good enough, to this moment – you proved it all. You are your own light, Pete.”
The emotional sincerity resonated deeply with the public. Fans commented that “Not only did Pete win, but so did their love,” while NBC Sports Chicago re-shared the sentiment: “A title that came from effort. A message from the heart.”
Crow-Armstrong, emotional after the ceremony, linked the award directly to her unwavering belief during his toughest times. “She always believed in me, even when I no longer believed in myself,” he shared.
Overcoming Challenges to Achieve Gold
The award represents a powerful victory of perseverance. Crow-Armstrong endured a difficult start to the 2024 season, which resulted in him being sent down to the Minor Leagues after a series of unsatisfactory performances in MLB.
“When I was sent down to Triple-A at the beginning of the season, she was the only one who told me ‘don’t be afraid, it’s just a chapter in a long book,’” Crow-Armstrong recalled. “Today, that new chapter is written in gold.”
Cubs Head Coach Craig Counsell praised the young player’s resilience: “Pete is not only a talented young player, but also an example of how to overcome challenges with discipline and humility.”
As the spotlight dimmed, Crow-Armstrong’s own brief post echoed the sentiment of gratitude: “For all the people who believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself.” His story has become an off-season highlight for Chicago, blending victory on the field with a profound victory of heart and faith.
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🥇 The Golden Lineup: Full 2025 National League Gold Glove Award Winners
The Chicago Cubs led the Majors with three Gold Glove winners, including first-time honoree Pete Crow-Armstrong, highlighting the strength of their defensive core.
Here is the complete list of the 2025 Rawlings Gold Glove Award Winners for the National League (NL), announced on Sunday, November 2, 2025:
| Position | Player | Team(s) | Award Notes |
| Pitcher (P) | Logan Webb | San Francisco Giants | 1st career Gold Glove. |
| Catcher (C) | Patrick Bailey | San Francisco Giants | 2nd consecutive Gold Glove. |
| First Base (1B) | Matt Olson | Atlanta Braves | 3rd career Gold Glove. |
| Second Base (2B) | Nico Hoerner | Chicago Cubs | 2nd career Gold Glove. |
| Shortstop (SS) | Masyn Winn | St. Louis Cardinals | 1st career Gold Glove (Youngest winner in Cardinals history at SS). |
| Third Base (3B) | Ke’Bryan Hayes | PIT / CIN | 2nd career Gold Glove. |
| Left Field (LF) | Ian Happ | Chicago Cubs | 4th consecutive career Gold Glove. |
| Center Field (CF) | Pete Crow-Armstrong | Chicago Cubs | 1st career Gold Glove. |
| Right Field (RF) | Fernando Tatis Jr. | San Diego Padres | 2nd career Gold Glove. |
| Utility | Javier Sanoja | Miami Marlins | 1st career Gold Glove. |
Key Highlights from the NL Winners:
- Cubs Dominate: The Chicago Cubs, with wins for Nico Hoerner, Ian Happ, and Pete Crow-Armstrong, tied for the Major League lead with three Gold Glove recipients.
- The Golden Spine: The Cubs’ defensive strength was centered around the middle of the field with Hoerner at second and Crow-Armstrong in center.
- Back-to-Back Battery: The San Francisco Giants saw their pitcher-catcher duo, Logan Webb and Patrick Bailey, both honored, marking the first battery from the same team to win in the same season since 2013.
