Pete Crow-Armstrong, affectionately known as “PCA” by fans and teammates, isn’t just playing baseball—he’s rewriting the Cubs’ youth legacy one game at a time. With a stellar first half of the 2025 season, PCA has emerged as one of the most electric young players in the league. His combination of blazing speed, elite outfield defense, and consistent bat has earned him national attention and now, a spot among the game’s elite.
His All-Star selection at 23 years and 112 days puts him behind only Addison Russell (22 years, 119 days) in Cubs history, marking a moment that goes beyond personal accolade—it signals the arrival of a new Cubs era.
What’s made PCA stand out in a stacked National League outfield pool? His defensive metrics are off the charts. With a jaw-dropping +9 outs above average and a highlight reel that keeps growing, Crow-Armstrong has become the defensive anchor the Cubs envisioned when they acquired him from the Mets in 2021.
But it’s not just his glove doing the talking. PCA entered the break slashing .281/.353/.466 with 10 home runs and 17 stolen bases, giving the Cubs a dynamic weapon at the top of the order.
Beyond the numbers, Crow-Armstrong’s energy is contagious. From his signature smile to his fiery competitiveness, he’s quickly become a clubhouse leader despite his age. His journey—from a top prospect, to a brief call-up last season, to now starting in the All-Star Game—has resonated with fans craving a young star to believe in.
Manager Craig Counsell recently said, “PCA plays the game like it’s his first day in Little League—joyful, fearless, and with total commitment.”
This All-Star selection isn’t just a personal milestone for Crow-Armstrong—it’s a beacon for the Cubs’ rebuilding success. As the front office transitions from veterans to a youth-centric core, PCA’s rise symbolizes the future taking shape.
If this is just the beginning, Cubs fans may be watching the birth of a superstar in real time. And as history has shown, when a young Cub rises this quickly—Wrigley magic tends to follow.