Pete Crow-Armstrong Powers Cubs' Historic Season with Record Pace

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is off to a historic start in the 2025 MLB season, showcasing a unique blend of power, speed, and elite defense. With 12 stolen bases and eight home runs in his first 33 games, Crow-Armstrong is on pace for close to a 40-homer, 59-steal season, which would be among the most distinctive in league history. His baserunning is exceptional, leading MLB in FanGraphs’ Baserunning Runs (BsR) and ranking among the top in stolen base value. Crow-Armstrong attributes his fast start to the depth of the Cubs' lineup, which offers production throughout the batting order and allows him to excel even while batting seventh. The Cubs as a team are thriving offensively, leading the majors in runs per game and steals, with significant power coming from the lower part of their lineup. This well-rounded attack, combined with Crow-Armstrong's breakout performance, has positioned him as one of baseball’s most valuable players early this season.