Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong sees major improvement in hitting

Pete Crow-Armstrong, the 24-year-old center fielder for the Cubs, is having a standout season, increasing his walk rate from 4.5% to 11.2% while significantly cutting down on chasing bad pitches. His improved plate discipline has led to a.291 batting average,.386 on-base percentage, and.531 slugging percentage, all marking career highs. Crow-Armstrong credits his success to recognizing areas needing improvement and engaging in productive discussions about getting on base. With the second half of the season ahead, he ranks second in the majors in Wins Above Replacement (WAR), just behind Shohei Ohtani, and is on pace for a historic season for the Cubs.

• 3:42 PMCBS MLB — Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong pinpointed a problem and then turned into one of the best players in baseball