In a season full of turmoil, when the whole league was constantly stirred by hard-hitting pitches, unexpected injuries and controversial contracts, a young name of the Chicago Cubs quietly – and then unexpectedly – shouted from the center of the stage: Pete Crow-Armstrong (PCA).
The 22-year-old boy just did something unprecedented in the more than 100-year history of Major League Baseball: 25 home runs, 25 stolen bases and 70 RBI just before the All-Star Break. No Babe Ruth, no Mike Trout, no Shohei Ohtani – no one has ever reached this milestone so early as PCA.
PCA was not mentioned as much at the beginning of the season as other bright stars. But in the shadow of expectations heaped on Dansby Swanson or Cody Bellinger, PCA quietly strikes terror into opposing defenses.
Lightning-fast speed that keeps the outfield on guard.
A clean yet powerful swing that sends the ball rocketing out of the stands.
His ability to read the game has analysts comparing him to legends like a young Rickey Henderson.
No one is sure if PCA can maintain this form for the rest of the season. But the point is: he is playing like a seasoned veteran, not a new talent. Each of his hits doesn’t just bring points – it creates a fiery atmosphere for the entire team.
There is even a rumor within the Cubs that: “He’s not just the future. He’s the present.”
On social media, Cubs fans seem to be going crazy:
“If PCA doesn’t get an All-Star, who else deserves it?”
“For the first time in years, I see the Cubs having a true MVP in the making.”
Pete Crow-Armstrong is no longer a “prospect.” With an unprecedented run of form before the midseason break, he has officially entered the ranks of superstars, not just for the Cubs but for the entire league.
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If he keeps up this momentum—or exceeds it—the 2025 season could be the season that belongs to PCA. And when it does, people will look back this July as the first time a young name broke the barrier in MLB history… with a swing that left the world speechless.