Pete Crow-armstrong
#4 CF · Cubs
Gold Glove '25All-MLB 2nd Team '25All-MLB Second Team '25
Height
6'0"
Weight
184 lbs
Age
24
College
N/A
Experience
3 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/L
B
B+
C+
N/A
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The Verdict on Pete, in One Read
On the field, Pete Crow-armstrong grades out as a strong CF for Cubs (B+ Performance). That places him 6th of 70 graded center fielders. The money matches the play — the Contract Value Index lands at B, good value. The public read is mixed (C+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsB+
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 368 | 0.24761905 | 56 | 180 | 0.7520907 | 80 | 312 |
| 2026 | | 76 | .283 | 15 | 38 | .869 | 18 | 81 |
| 2025 |
Current Contract
Length
6 years
Total Value
$115.0M
Guaranteed
$69.0M
AAV
$19.2M/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
B
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Pete Crow-Armstrong's Contract Value Index lands at B, placing the deal in a defined slice of comparable MLB signings. At $19.2M AAV over six years, the Cubs are paying full freight for a 24-year-old center fielder with elite defensive credentials—a 2025 Gold Glove and All-MLB Second Team selection underscore that defensive pedigree—but the value equation hinges on whether his offensive profile sustains the output implied by that price tag. Through 76 games in 2026, he is posting a .283 average with 15 home runs, production that qualifies as solid-starter level rather than the perennial All-Star tier his contract presumes; the gap between his B-grade cost and his elite on-field performance—reflecting his defense and offensive ceiling—means the Cubs are paying for both his proven two-way skill and his potential to become a consistent 30-homer, high-average bat, a gamble that sits squarely at market rate for a young cornerstone outfielder. The six-year structure locks the Cubs into his prime years at a reasonable clip per annum, though it also telegraphs organizational commitment to building around him rather than pivoting; media framing positions him as a high-upside talent in a mature development phase, with recent surge moments (the viral defensive plays, timely RBIs) validating the org's faith but also underscoring that consistency over a full season remains the true test. The deal is neither a bargain nor an overpay—it is fair value for a player with legitimate franchise foundation potential, priced at what a big-league team should pay for that ceiling.
Performance Analysis
B+
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Pete's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Pete Compares at the Position
Pete Crow-armstrong ranks 6th of 70 graded center fielders by performance. That slots Pete between Justin Crawford (A) just ahead and Sam Haggerty (B+) just behind.
Graded higher
Justin CrawfordPhilliesAJose SiriAngelsAJackson ChourioBrewersAPete Crow-armstrongB+
Graded lower
Sam HaggertyRangersRecent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 6/24 | @ NYM | W 10-3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Sat, 6/20 | vs TOR | L 6-8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
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About this player
Pete Crow-armstrong is a player in his 3rd MLB season listed at CF for the Cubs. FanVerdicts covers every MLB player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Pete Crow-armstrong, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index B, Performance B+, Sentiment C+.
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