Despite leading in HR, RBI, & SLG, the Cubs’ Gold Glove winner was “denied,” as the award controversially went to teammate Kyle Tucker in a decision that has fans “outraged.”
CHICAGO — In a “jaw-dropping twist” that has sparked a major debate and left Chicago Cubs fans “outraged,” superstar-in-the-making Pete Crow-Armstrong was denied his first-ever Silver Slugger award.
The prestigious honor for a National League outfielder was instead given to his teammate, Kyle Tucker, leaving the Cubs’ young star empty-handed despite an “incredible season” where he outperformed the winner in nearly every key offensive category.
Crow-Armstrong, however, met the controversial news with steely resolve.
“I may not have won this time, but I’m not stopping,” Crow-Armstrong said. “My journey’s just beginning, and the Silver Slugger will be mine soon enough. I’ll keep grinding, keep getting better, and that’s a promise.”
The Numbers Don’t Lie
The “snub” left many fans wondering how Tucker, whose 2025 season was called by many critics his “worst of the six nominees,” could have edged out Crow-Armstrong.
For an award based on offensive prowess, the stats show PCA had a clear advantage in traditional power and production numbers:
Stat
Pete Crow-Armstrong
Kyle Tucker
Home Runs
31
22
RBIs
95
73
Slugging %
.481
.464
Hits
146
133
Doubles
37
25
Stolen Bases
35
25
Batting Avg.
.247
.266
On-Base %
.287
.377
Walks
29
87
While Tucker, a “Silver Slugger veteran,” held a significant advantage in on-base percentage due to a massive walk-rate difference (87 to 29), voters ultimately ignored PCA’s superior slugging, his 30-30 season, and his higher run-producing numbers (HR, RBI).
This snub was made even more glaring by the fact that Crow-Armstrong also won the 2025 NL Gold Glove for center field, capping off a phenomenal all-around performance that should have been rewarded.
Despite the heartbreak, Crow-Armstrong’s determination is unshaken. The snub may have stung, but the 23-year-old’s future is shining brighter than ever. Keep an eye on this young talent—the next Silver Slugger might just be one season away.
