Pete Crow-Armstrong is making Cubs history in his first full MLB season, and he’s not done yet.
The centerfielder’s latest milestone came Monday against Pittsburgh when he collected a double, home run and stolen base to lead Chicago to victory. That performance made him the first Cub with 35 steals and 65 extra-base hits in a season since Kiki Cuyler in 1930, according to The Wrigley Wire.
It’s just the latest record for Crow-Armstrong, who’s hitting .248 with a .774 OPS, 29 home runs and 90 RBI this year.
The way he started this season was something special. Crow-Armstrong became the first Cubs player ever to hit 20 home runs and steal 20 bases before the All-Star break. Only 10 total MLB players have accomplished that feat in the last 25 years.
That’s what makes his second-half struggles a bit frustrating to watch.
Since August started, Crow-Armstrong’s seen his numbers take a hit. His average has dropped from .273 to .248, and his OPS fell from .869 to .774. He’s managed just two home runs and 12 RBI during that stretch.
But here’s the thing – even with those struggles, he’s still putting together a season that could land him in the Cubs record books again.
#Cubs Pete Crow-Armstrong hits a double & homer to help the Cubs win. He talks about the things he’s been working on lately: pic.twitter.com/epfUAf7Z49
— Taylor McGregor (@Taylor_McGregor) September 16, 2025
Crow-Armstrong is one home run away from being the first Cubs player to accomplish a 30 home run, 30 double and 30 stolen base season.
The Cubs have 11 games remaining, and while the team’s focused on trying to clinch a playoff berth Wednesday, that gives the first-time All-Star 11 chances to add another line to his already impressive rookie resume.
What’s remarkable about Crow-Armstrong’s breakout isn’t just the numbers – it’s the combination of power and speed that’s been on display all year. Even as his production has dropped off lately, he’s shown flashes of what made his first half so special.
For a young player still adjusting to a full MLB season, the second-half dip isn’t entirely unexpected. But those early-season records he set? They give you a pretty good idea of what this kid’s ceiling might look like when everything clicks.
