History of Pete Crow-Armstrong in Timeline

Pete Crow-Armstrong, known as PCA, is a professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Chicago Cubs in MLB. He debuted in 2023. Primarily recognized for his defensive prowess and speed, PCA is considered a top prospect with high expectations for his future performance in MLB.

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1900: Milestone in Modern Era

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 marks in just 60 games.

1920: RBI Stat

In May, Crow-Armstrong became the first Cubs player with two six-RBI games in a calendar month since RBIs became official in 1920.

1973: Bobby Bonds' Record in 1973

On July 10, Crow-Armstrong became the fourth fastest player in Major League history to reach at least 25 home runs and 25 stolen bases in a season. Bobby Bonds also took 91 games in 1973.

1987: Eric Davis' Record in 1987

On July 10, Crow-Armstrong became the fourth fastest player in Major League history to reach at least 25 home runs and 25 stolen bases in a season. Eric Davis did it in 69 games in 1987.

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

On March 25, 2002, Pete Henry Crow-Armstrong, also known as "PCA", was born. He is an American professional baseball outfielder.

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2002: Alfonso Soriano's Record in 2002

On July 10, Crow-Armstrong became the fourth fastest player in Major League history to reach at least 25 home runs and 25 stolen bases in a season. Alfonso Soriano accomplished this in 91 games in 2002.

2014: USA Baseball 12U National Team

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

2016: 14U National Team Development Program

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

2017: 15U National Team

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

2017: Reference to Fastest Time to Home

In 2024, Crow-Armstrong hit an inside-the-park home run that was noted as being the fastest time to home plate from a base hit since 2017.

2018: 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: 17U & 18U National Teams and All-World Team

In 2019, Crow-Armstrong participated in the 17U National Team Development Program and was called up to the 18U National Team for the U-18 Baseball World Cup. He was named to the U-18 All-World Team and Team USA 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 a successful baseball season. That summer, he also 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 and Signed with the Mets

In 2020, Crow-Armstrong was selected in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft by the New York Mets. He later 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: Senior Year and MLB Draft Decision

In 2020, Crow-Armstrong's senior year baseball season was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic, despite him batting .514. He then chose to enter the 2020 MLB draft instead of playing college baseball at Vanderbilt University, to which he had committed.

July 30, 2021: Traded 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 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, Crow-Armstrong was assigned to the St. Lucie Mets. On May 18, 2021, it was announced that he would undergo surgery on his right shoulder for a glenoid labral articular disruption, ending his 2021 season after 24 at-bats where he hit .417 with four RBIs and two stolen bases.

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 2022 All-Star Futures Game, won a MiLB Gold Glove, and his team, the South Bend Cubs, won the 2022 Midwest League championship.

February 6, 2023: Spring Training Invitation

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

September 11, 2023: MLB Call-Up and Debut

On September 11, 2023, after a successful season in Double-A and Triple-A, Crow-Armstrong was called up to the major leagues for the first time. He debuted as a pinch runner and had a sacrifice bunt. He was activated prior to the game against the Colorado Rockies.

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 after Cody Bellinger's injury. During the following game, he achieved his first career hit, a go-ahead two-run home run, against the Houston Astros.

August 23, 2024: Inside-the-Park Home Run

On August 23, 2024, Crow-Armstrong hit an inside-the-park home run off Max Meyer of the Miami Marlins, noted for being the fastest to home plate since 2017.

September 16, 2024: Trade Feelings Revealed

On September 16, 2024, Crow-Armstrong shared his surprise and feelings about being traded in 2021, stating he felt like it was a joke when he was informed.

2024: Optioned to Triple-A Iowa

In 2024, Crow-Armstrong was optioned to Triple-A Iowa to begin the season.

2025: All-Star Game Selection

In 2025, Crow-Armstrong was elected as the National League's starting center fielder for the MLB All-Star Game. He was one of only six players on the Pro Spirit All-Star ballot to exceed 3 million votes.

May 23: Go-Ahead Grand Slam

On May 23, Crow-Armstrong hit a go-ahead grand slam home run in the seventh inning, leading Chicago to victory over the Cincinnati Reds. It was Crow-Armstrong's first career grand slam.