History of Pete Crow-Armstrong in Timeline
Pete Crow-Armstrong, also known as PCA, is a professional baseball center fielder currently playing for the Chicago Cubs in MLB. He made his major league debut in 2023. PCA is a highly regarded prospect known for his exceptional defensive abilities and promising offensive potential. His quick rise through the minor leagues led to high expectations upon his arrival in the majors.
2 days ago : Pete Crow-Armstrong Shines with Two Home Runs for Team USA in WBC
Pete Crow-Armstrong, a Cubs center fielder, showcased his power with two home runs for Team USA against Italy in the World Baseball Classic. His performance highlighted his potential and small details in his groundwork.
1900: Fourth-fastest Major Leaguer in the Modern Era (since 1900)
On June 3, 2025, Crow-Armstrong, with the steal, his 20th of the season, became the fourth-fastest major leaguer in the modern era (since 1900) to record 15 home runs and 20 stolen bases in a season, reaching the milestone in 60 games.
1920: First Cubs Player with Two Six-RBI Games in a Calendar Month Since 1920
In 2025, Crow-Armstrong became the first Cubs player with two six-RBI games in a calendar month since RBIs became official in 1920.
1973: Fourth Fastest Player in Major League History since 1973
On July 10, 2025, Crow-Armstrong became the fourth fastest player in major league history with at least 25 home runs and 25 stolen bases in a season, trailing Bobby Bonds in 1973 (91 games).
1987: Fourth Fastest Player in Major League History since 1987
On July 10, 2025, Crow-Armstrong became the fourth fastest player in major league history with at least 25 home runs and 25 stolen bases in a season, trailing Eric Davis in 1987 (69 games).
March 25, 2002: Peter Henry Crow-Armstrong Born
On March 25, 2002, Peter Henry Crow-Armstrong, also known as "PCA", was born.
2002: Fourth Fastest Player in Major League History since 2002
On July 10, 2025, Crow-Armstrong became the fourth fastest player in major league history with at least 25 home runs and 25 stolen bases in a season, trailing Alfonso Soriano in 2002 (91 games).
2014: Under-12 National Team
In 2014, Crow-Armstrong joined the Under-12 National Team, which earned a silver medal at the COPABE U-12 Pan-American Championship.
2016: Under-14 National Team Development Program
In 2016, Crow-Armstrong was a member of the Under-14 National Team Development Program.
2017: Under-15 National Team
In 2017, Crow-Armstrong joined the Under-15 National Team, which shared the gold medal with the Dominican Republic at the COPABE U-15 Pan-American Championships.
2017: Fastest Time to Home Plate Since 2017
In 2024, Crow-Armstrong hit an inside-the-park home run and it was noted as being the fastest time to home plate from a base hit since 2017 at 14.08 seconds.
2018: Under-18 National Team
In 2018, Crow-Armstrong joined the Under-18 National Team and helped them earn gold at the COPABE U-18 Pan-American Championships.
2019: U-18 All-World Team
In 2019, Crow-Armstrong participated in the Under-17 National Team Development Program and was called up to the 18U National Team for the 2019 U-18 Baseball World Cup, finishing with a .364 batting average and earning a spot on the U-18 All-World Team as the U.S. won silver.
2019: Los Angeles Times Player of the Year
In 2019, during his junior year at Harvard-Westlake School, Crow-Armstrong was named the Los Angeles Times Player of the Year after hitting .395 with three home runs, 23 runs batted in, and 47 hits over 34 games. He also played in the 2019 Under Armour All-America Baseball Game that summer.
2020: Draft and Signing
In 2020, Crow-Armstrong was considered one of the top prospects for the Major League Baseball draft. The New York Mets selected him in the first round with the 19th overall selection and he signed with the Mets on June 25 for a bonus of $3.4 million. Due to the pandemic, he did not play a minor league game in 2020.
2020: Drafted by the New York Mets
In 2020, Crow-Armstrong was drafted by the New York Mets with the 19th overall pick of the MLB draft.
2020: Senior Year and College Commitment
In 2020, during his senior year, Crow-Armstrong was batting .514 before the baseball season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He committed to play college baseball at Vanderbilt University before the 2020 MLB draft.
July 30, 2021: Trade to the Cubs
On July 30, 2021, the Mets traded Crow-Armstrong to the Chicago Cubs for Javier Báez and Trevor Williams.
2021: Traded to the Cubs
During the 2021 trade deadline, Crow-Armstrong was traded to the Chicago Cubs for Javier Báez and Trevor Williams.
2021: Season-Ending Injury
In 2021, Crow-Armstrong began the season with the St. Lucie Mets of the Low-A Southeast League. However, on May 18, it was announced that Crow-Armstrong would undergo surgery on his right shoulder for a glenoid labral articular disruption, ending his season. Prior to the injury, he hit .417 with four RBIs and two stolen bases in 24 at bats.
2022: MiLB Gold Glove and Championship
In 2022, Crow-Armstrong began the season with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans and was promoted to the South Bend Cubs. He was selected for the All-Star Futures Game, won a MiLB Gold Glove as one of the best defensive outfielders, and won the Midwest League championship with South Bend.
February 6, 2023: Spring Training Invitation
On February 6, 2023, Crow-Armstrong was one of the 32 non-roster players invited to the Cubs' spring training camp. He opened the 2023 season with Tennessee Smokies and was selected to represent the Cubs at the All-Star Futures Game.
September 11, 2023: MLB Debut
On September 11, 2023, after recording a combined .876 OPS in the minors, the Cubs called up Crow-Armstrong to the major leagues for the first time. He made his MLB debut against the Colorado Rockies, entering as a pinch runner. He was caught stealing and hit a sacrifice bunt.
2023: MLB Debut
In 2023, Peter Henry Crow-Armstrong made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut.
September 16, 2024: Crow-Armstrong Reveals Feelings About the Trade
On September 16, 2024, Crow-Armstrong revealed his feelings about the trade to the Cubs, stating he didn't expect it and initially thought it was a joke due to his shoulder injury.
2024: First Career Hit
In 2024, after starting the season in Triple-A, Crow-Armstrong was recalled to the majors on April 24. The following game, he collected his first career hit, a go-ahead two-run home run off of Bryan Abreu of the Houston Astros. He later hit an inside-the-park home run on August 23 off Max Meyer.
November 2, 2025: Gold Glove Award
On November 2, 2025, Crow-Armstrong was awarded his first career Gold Glove Award for National League center fielders.
2025: Hair and Uniform Changes
In 2025, Crow-Armstrong bleaches his hair blond and had blue stars in his hair before the 2025 season. He also changed his uniform number from 52 to 4 after losing a bet to Cubs president Jed Hoyer.
2025: Named to First All-Star Game
In 2025, Crow-Armstrong was named to his first All-Star game.
2025: Opening Day, Grand Slam, and Milestones
In 2025, Crow-Armstrong was the Cubs' opening day center fielder. On May 23, Crow-Armstrong hit a go-ahead grand slam home run. On June 3, Crow-Armstrong became the fourth-fastest major leaguer in the modern era (since 1900) to record 15 home runs and 20 stolen bases in a season, reaching the milestone in 60 games. On June 19, Crow-Armstrong became the first player to 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in the 2025 season. He was named the National League's starting center fielder on July 2. With two home runs on July 10, Crow-Armstrong became the fourth fastest player in major league history with at least 25 home runs and 25 stolen bases in a season.
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