History of Pete Crow-Armstrong in Timeline

Pete Crow-Armstrong, nicknamed "PCA", is a professional baseball outfielder in MLB. He plays for the Chicago Cubs and made his major league debut in 2023. He is known as a top prospect with exceptional defensive skills and considerable offensive potential. PCA was acquired by the Cubs from the New York Mets during the 2021 trade deadline. Expectations are high for Crow-Armstrong to become a key player for the Cubs in the future.

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March 25, 2002: Pete Crow-Armstrong's Birth

On March 25, 2002, Pete Henry Crow-Armstrong, also known as "PCA", was born.

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2014: Joined 12U National Team

In 2014, Crow-Armstrong joined USA Baseball on the 12U National Team, which earned a silver medal at the COPABE U-12 Pan-American Championship.

2016: Member of 14U National Team Development Program

In 2016, Crow-Armstrong was a member of the 14U National Team Development Program.

2017: Joined 15U National Team

In 2017, Crow-Armstrong joined the 15U National Team, which won gold at the COPABE U-15 Pan-American Championships.

2017: College Commitment

In the fall of 2017, Pete Crow-Armstrong committed to play college baseball at Vanderbilt University.

2018: Joined 18U National Team

In 2018, Crow-Armstrong joined the 18U 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 17U National Team Development Program but was called up to the 18U National Team for the 2019 U-18 Baseball World Cup. He finished the tournament with a .364 batting average and was named to the U-18 All-World Team, as Team USA won gold.

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 and 23 RBIs. He also played in the 2019 Under Armour All-America Baseball Game that summer.

2020: Drafted by the New York Mets

In 2020, Crow-Armstrong was drafted by the New York Mets with the 19th overall pick in the MLB draft.

2020: Senior Year and Draft Decision

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 ultimately decided to declare for the 2020 MLB draft instead of playing college baseball at Vanderbilt University.

July 30, 2021: Trade to the Chicago Cubs

On July 30, 2021, the New York Mets traded Crow-Armstrong to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Javier Báez and Trevor Williams.

2021: Trade to the Chicago Cubs

During the 2021 trade deadline, Crow-Armstrong was traded to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for Javier Báez and Trevor Williams.

2021: Injury and Season-Ending Surgery

In 2021, after being assigned to the St. Lucie Mets, Crow-Armstrong underwent surgery on his right shoulder for a glenoid labral articular disruption on May 18, ending his season. Prior to the injury, he was batting .417 with four RBIs and two stolen bases in 24 at-bats.

2022: Minor League Success

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

February 6, 2023: Spring Training Invitation

On February 6, 2023, Crow-Armstrong was invited to the Cubs' spring training camp as a non-roster player. He was later optioned to the Tennessee Smokies and started the season as the Cubs' number one prospect. He was also selected to represent the Cubs at the 2023 All-Star Futures Game.

September 11, 2023: MLB Call-Up and Debut

On September 11, 2023, Crow-Armstrong was called up to the major leagues for the first time after a successful season in Double-A and Triple-A. He debuted as a pinch runner, made his first plate appearance, and successfully executed a sacrifice bunt.

2023: MLB Debut

In 2023, Pete Crow-Armstrong made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Chicago Cubs.

April 24, 2024: MLB Recall and First Career Hit

On April 24, 2024, Crow-Armstrong was recalled to the majors. In the following game, he hit his first career hit, a go-ahead two-run home run against the Houston Astros.

September 16, 2024: Revealing Feelings About The Trade

On September 16, 2024, Crow-Armstrong revealed his feelings about being traded in 2021. He expressed surprise at being involved in trade talks, especially while recovering from a shoulder injury.