Pete Crow-Armstrong shows improvement with help from Anthony Rizzo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 7:04 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Pete Crow-Armstrong is enjoying a breakout season in 2026 with the Chicago Cubs, showcasing significant improvements in plate discipline. After walking just 4.5% of the time in his rookie season, his walk rate has jumped to 11.5%. This change, aided by insights from Anthony Rizzo and Alex Bregman, has contributed to Crow-Armstrong's strong performance, making him a top contender for the National League MVP award. Cubs manager Craig Counsell cites a shift in Crow-Armstrong's positioning at the plate as a key factor.
- •Crow-Armstrong's walk rate increased from 4.5% to 11.5% this season.
- •He is among the leaders in WAR and plays a key role in the Cubs' lineup.
- •Counsell notes Rizzo's and Bregman's influence on Crow-Armstrong's growth.
- •Crow-Armstrong was a 2020 first-round draft pick and top prospect.
- 7:04 PMYahoo Sports — Pete Crow-Armstrong is taking a page out of Anthony Rizzo’s book and it’s paying off
"Pete Crow-Armstrong may be on his way to an NL MVP award in 2026 and he has a legendary former Cub to thank for his development.
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