Pete Crow-Armstrong makes history: The newest member of the MLB 40-40 club
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has written his name in golden letters in the Major League record books. This Thursday, at Wrigley Field, the talented player officially became the seventh player in baseball history to record a season of at least 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases, marking an unprecedented milestone for the Chicago organization.
The feat was accomplished in spectacular fashion during the first inning of the matchup against the Miami Marlins, when Crow-Armstrong managed to steal second base. With this move, the young athlete joined an elite group composed of legends and stars such as Shohei Ohtani, Ronald Acuña Jr., Alfonso Soriano, Alex Rodriguez, Barry Bonds, and Jose Canseco.
A record-breaking season for the outfielder
Crow-Armstrong’s performance during this campaign has been truly historic. His achievements are not limited to the 40-40 club, but span multiple records within the Cubs franchise:
- He became the first player in Cubs history to record a 40-homer, 30-stolen base season.
- He is only the second player in team history, joining the historic Sammy Sosa, to achieve the 30-30 combination in consecutive years.
- With 45 home runs to his name, he surpassed Billy Williams’ 1970 record (42 home runs), establishing himself as the left-handed hitter with the most home runs in a single season for the franchise.
- He joins a legendary list of Cubs hitters who have surpassed 45 home runs, including figures such as Ernie Banks, Hack Wilson, Andre Dawson, Dave Kingman, and Derrek Lee.
Reaching the 40-40 is a testament to the extraordinary combination of power and speed that Pete possesses. It is an achievement that requires exceptional consistency and places him in a historical dimension within this sport.
Jed Hoyer, Cubs President of Baseball Operations
The PCA phenomenon in Chicago
Crow-Armstrong’s impact has transcended the playing field, becoming the soul of the Cubs. The connection with the fanbase is undeniable; the initials “P-C-A” have gone from being a chant of support to transforming into shouts of “M-V-P” every time the outfielder steps onto the diamond. With this end to the regular season, the player solidifies himself as one of the fundamental and most exciting pieces of current baseball, closing out a year that will be remembered for a long time in the Windy City.
