Pete Crow-Armstrong makes history: The newest member of the MLB 40-40 club
Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has left an indelible mark on Major League Baseball. This Thursday, during the matchup against the Marlins at Wrigley Field, the talented player managed to complete the feat of recording at least 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in a single season, solidifying his status as one of the brightest stars in the league.
The feat materialized in the first inning of the game, when Crow-Armstrong successfully executed a stolen base of second. With this achievement, he becomes the seventh player in the entire history of Major League Baseball to reach this prestigious figure, marking a milestone that no other player had previously achieved in a Cubs uniform.
An elite group
By inscribing his name in the 40-40 club, Crow-Armstrong joins a list of legends and contemporary figures of the sport who have demonstrated an exceptional combination of power and speed:
- Shohei Ohtani
- Ronald Acuña Jr.
- Alfonso Soriano
- Alex Rodriguez
- Barry Bonds
- Jose Canseco
A record-breaking season for the outfielder
Crow-Armstrong’s performance throughout this year has been historic, surpassing various marks within the Chicago franchise. In addition to being the first Cubs player to achieve the 40-40 mark, the outfielder has set new standards of excellence:
- He became the first Cubs player to record 40 home runs and 30 stolen bases in a single season.
- He is the second player in team history, joining Sammy Sosa, to reach the 30-30 mark in consecutive seasons.
- With 45 home runs to his name, he surpassed Billy Williams (42 in 1970) as the left-handed hitter with the most home runs in a single season for the organization.
- He joined the select group of Cubs with at least 45 home runs, sharing statistics with figures such as Sammy Sosa, Ernie Banks, Hack Wilson, Andre Dawson, Dave Kingman, and Derrek Lee.
The level of difficulty involved in reaching a 40-40 is immense. The list of players who have achieved this feat speaks for itself regarding the historical dimension of what Pete has accomplished this season.
Jed Hoyer, Cubs President of Baseball Operations.
Crow-Armstrong’s impact has transcended the playing field, connecting deeply with the fanbase at Wrigley Field. The chant of his initials, “P-C-A”, has morphed into the cry of “M-V-P”, reflecting the fans’ recognition of a performance that closes the regular season on a high note and positions him as a fundamental piece for the organization’s future.
