Pete Crow-Armstrong shines for Cubs with latest hitting surge
CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:47 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to impress at the plate, recently hitting.435 with a.913 slugging percentage over 16 games. Despite past struggles, Crow-Armstrong's recent performance, including significant improvements in his swing mechanics and on-base skills, has raised expectations. He is also excelling in defense, leading the majors in outfield putouts and fielding metrics. Crow-Armstrong's ability to maintain this form will be crucial for the Cubs moving forward this summer.
- •Crow-Armstrong is hitting.298/.378/.567 over his last 58 games.
- •He leads MLB in outfield putouts with 207 in 74 games.
- •His walk rate has increased to 7.5% this season.
- •Crow-Armstrong has stolen 16 bases in 21 attempts this year.
- •His recent hitting surge is pivotal for the Cubs' playoff hopes.
- 4:47 PMCBS MLB — Pete Crow-Armstrong is on another heater at the plate, now the Cubs star just has to sustain it
"Stop us if you've heard this one before: PCA has looked like a superstar for the last few weeks
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