Pete Crow-Armstrong: Cubs’ Young Phenom Rewrites the Rules with Jaw-Dropping Homer
Pete Crow-Armstrong, the rising star outfielder for the Chicago Cubs, lit up Wrigley Field with a game-changing performance in a nail-biting 3–2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Nicknamed “PCA,” the 23-year-old crushed a two-run homer that not only sealed the victory but made MLB history in the process.
A Swing for the Record Books
What made PCA’s blast so remarkable? The pitch he launched into the stands came in at a staggering 3.90 feet off the ground—an extremely tough height to hit. Even more impressive, it wasn’t his first time pulling off the improbable. Earlier this season, he homered on a pitch just 0.86 feet above the dirt. That makes Crow-Armstrong the first MLB player since Statcast tracking began in 2015 to homer on pitches both that high and that low in the same season. His range at the plate is simply unheard of.
Building an MVP Case
With a .271 average, 18 home runs, 57 RBIs, and 21 steals through just 269 at-bats, Crow-Armstrong is quickly becoming one of the most complete players in the league. He’s helped drive the Cubs to a 42–27 record and the top of the NL Central standings. His performance has him firmly in the conversation for All-Star honors—and possibly MVP consideration if he keeps this pace.
More Than Just a Homer
The win also featured a strong outing from Jameson Taillon, who went 6.1 innings with seven strikeouts and gave up only two earned runs, earning his seventh win of the year. On the flip side, Pirates pitcher Andrew Heaney held his own but ultimately took the loss after giving up the fateful homer to PCA.
What’s Next
The Cubs look to keep the momentum going in the next matchup against the Pirates on Friday afternoon. But the spotlight remains on Pete Crow-Armstrong, who continues to turn heads with his rare blend of power, precision, and poise. His ability to break the mold at such a young age suggests this is just the beginning of something special on the North Side.
