At just 23 years old, Pete Crow-Armstrong is making the entire league “take its hat off” after he exploded in the 2025 season. From spectacular home runs to “brilliant,” history-making defense, he has rapidly become the new heart of Wrigley Field.
CHICAGO — This wasn’t just a breakout. It was an arrival.
In his first full season as a starter, Pete Crow-Armstrong didn’t just meet the hype—he shattered it, producing one of the most electric all-around seasons in Chicago Cubs history. The 23-year-old phenom became the “unstoppable” force that dragged the Cubs back to the postseason, combining elite power, game-changing speed, and a defensive prowess that left the league in awe.
“I just try to focus on each game, each pitch,” Crow-Armstrong shared, revealing his resilient spirit. “Everything else comes naturally when you love what you do and your teammates are always there for you.”
That simple focus led to a staggering resume.
The Offensive Explosion: The 30-30 Club
After a tentative rookie year, “PCA” unleashed his five-tool potential. He was a constant threat at the plate and on the bases, officially joining one of baseball’s most exclusive clubs.
Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 2025 Stat Line
- Home Runs: 31
- RBIs: 95
- Stolen Bases: 35
- Slugging %: .481
- Games: 157
He became one of the rare players in MLB history to join the 30-30 Club (30 HR, 30 SB) while also winning a Gold Glove.
The “Brilliant” Defense That Defied Logic
While his bat “exploded,” his defense was a nightly highlight reel. He didn’t just win the 2025 National League Gold Glove for center field; he redefined the position.
- Defensive Runs Saved: 15
- “Five-Star” Catches: 19
According to advanced metrics, Crow-Armstrong’s 19 “five-star” catches (plays with a catch probability of 25% or less) were more than 28 other entire MLB teams recorded as a whole. His defensive dominance was not just brilliant; it was historic.
The New “Heart of Wrigley Field”
Beyond the numbers, PCA’s “resilient spirit” captured the city. When he was controversially “snubbed” for the Silver Slugger award—despite having more home runs, RBIs, and a higher slugging percentage than his teammate who won—he met it with resolve.
When the Cubs’ season ended in a heartbreaking NLDS loss, it was the 23-year-old Crow-Armstrong who sat at the podium, fighting back tears as he spoke about what his teammates meant to him, calling the “harsh reality” of the team breaking up the part that “sucks.”
It was that raw, unshielded passion that cemented his status. He is no longer just a phenom. He is the new heart of Wrigley Field, and his “unstoppable” 2025 season was just the beginning.
