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 began his MLB career in 2023.

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1900: Crow-Armstrong steals third base

In 2025, 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.

1920: Crow-Armstrong sets record

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 MLB history

In 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, Alfonso Soriano in 2002 and Bobby Bonds in 1973.

1987: Fourth fastest player in MLB history

March 25, 2002: Pete Crow-Armstrong born

On March 25, 2002, Pete Henry Crow-Armstrong, nicknamed PCA, was born. He is an American professional baseball center fielder.

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2002: Fourth fastest player in MLB history

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

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 at the COPABE U-15 Pan-American Championships.

2017: Fastest time to home plate since 2017

In 2024, while hitting an inside-the-park homerun, it was noted as being the fastest time to home plate from a base hit since 2017.

2018: Under-18 National Team

In 2018, Crow-Armstrong joined the Under-18 National Team, helping them earn gold at the COPABE U-18 Pan-American Championships.

2019: U-18 Baseball World Cup

In 2019, Crow-Armstrong started 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, where he was named to 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 an impressive season, and played in the 2019 Under Armour All-America Baseball Game.

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: Drafted by Mets and Signed

In 2020, Crow-Armstrong was selected by the New York Mets in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft. He signed with the Mets on June 25 for a bonus of $3.4 million and did not play a minor league game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season caused by the pandemic.

2020: Season cut short

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 had committed to play college baseball at Vanderbilt University before the 2020 MLB draft.

July 30, 2021: Traded to the Chicago 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 Surgery

In 2021, Crow-Armstrong began the season with the St. Lucie Mets. 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.

2022: MiLB Gold Glove and Championship

In 2022, Crow-Armstrong began the season with the Myrtle Beach Pelicans and was later promoted to the South Bend Cubs. He was selected for the All-Star Futures Game, won a MiLB Gold Glove, and won the Midwest League championship with South Bend.

February 6, 2023: Invited to Cubs' spring training camp

On February 6, 2023, Crow-Armstrong was among the non-roster players invited to the Cubs' spring training camp.

September 11, 2023: MLB Debut

On September 11, 2023, Pete Crow-Armstrong was called up to the major leagues by the Cubs and made his MLB debut against the Colorado Rockies.

2023: MLB Debut

In 2023, Pete 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 being traded, expressing surprise and disbelief.

2024: First Career Hit

In 2024, Crow-Armstrong was recalled to the majors and collected his first career hit, a go-ahead two-run home run against the Houston Astros. On August 23, Crow-Armstrong hit an inside-the-park home run.

November 2, 2025: First 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 Change

Before the 2025 season, Crow-Armstrong had blue stars in his blond hair. He also changed his uniform number from 52 to 4 after losing a bet to Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer.

2025: First All-Star game

In 2025, Crow-Armstrong was named to his first All-Star game.

2025: Opening Day Center Fielder and Milestones

In 2025, Crow-Armstrong was the Cubs' opening day center fielder. He achieved several milestones, including hitting a go-ahead grand slam, becoming the fourth-fastest major leaguer to record 15 home runs and 20 stolen bases, and being named the National League's starting center fielder for the All-Star Game.