Chicago Cubs Outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong Carves Out Spot in Franchise Record Books

Pete Crow-Armstrong went yard in the Chicago Cubs' blowout win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday, continuing to stuff the stat sheet in ways never seen in franchise history.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) gestures as he circles the bases on a two-run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fifth inning at PNC Park. | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Pete Crow-Armstrong did more than double the Chicago Cubs' lead when he crushed a two-run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.

Despite finishing the contest 1-for-4, the 23-year-old center fielder is now batting .284 with six home runs, 12 stolen bases, 21 RBIs and 23 runs so far in 2025. His contributions have the Cubs sitting atop the NL Central at 18-12, thanks to their 9-0 win in the series opener.

According to Underdog Fantasy's Justin Havens, Crow-Armstrong is the first Cubs player ever to record at least six home runs, 12 stolen bases, 20 RBIs and 20 runs through his first 30 games of a season.

Pete Crow-Armstrong is the first player in Cubs franchise history to rack up at least 6 HR, 12 SB, 20 R & 20 RBI through his first 30 games of a season.

— nugget chef (@jayhaykid) April 30, 2025

Crow-Armstrong was ranked as the No. 1 prospect in the Cubs' farm system and the No. 16 prospect in baseball entering the 2024 campaign. He showed promise as a rookie, but is flashing star potential as a sophomore.

The Cubs and Pirates will continue their series Wednesday. First pitch is on the books for 6:40 p.m. ET.

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