I'm not interested in Home Run The B Why did you hit a 137m home run? Ohtani won't participate. The MVP competition will be more fun
Jun 19, 2025
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Crow-Armstrong said he would not participate this year ahead of the home game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on the 18th (Korean time). It's not a stage for me. I'll think about it when I'm older" he said.
However, he played in center field as No. 4 and contributed to a 5-3 victory by hitting one hit, one RBI, one run, and one walk in two at-bats, and showed off his power by hitting a large home run, causing fans to be disappointed about his absence from the home run derby.
Crow-Armstrong went out as a leadoff hitter in the bottom of the eighth inning with a 4-3 lead and pulled Milwaukee left-hander Rob Zastrizny's 85.5-mile-high cutter into a large arch that hit the electronic display over the right fence. The batting speed was 111.5 miles and the flying distance was 452 feet (138 meters). It turned out to be the longest distance home run of his career and the fastest batting. It also flew the furthest ball hit by Cubs batters this season.
The local broadcaster said "It's a home run like breaking a scoreboard. It's a PCS show", and the home fans chanted "M-V-P!" while the PCA circled the base.
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In particular, the defense shone even more in the top of the eighth inning just before hitting a home run on the day. Bryce Turang's line drive hit that seemed to fall in the middle of the left side of the opponent's line drive was blown forward and stretched out his glove.
According to Statcast, PCA ranks first in all fielders with 12 in the Fielding Run Value, which shows the ability to catch and throw. This means that he has the best defense skills in both domestic and foreign fields. There is no disagreement that he is the best outfielder in the world with all his skills in offense and defense.
Fans are responding, too. Crow-Armstrong ranked first in the NL outfield with 1,126,119 votes in the interim tally of the first All-Star fan vote announced on the day. He is more than 400,000 votes ahead of his second-place teammate Kyle Tucker (704,740 votes). In the NL, he ranks third after LA Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (1.398,771 votes) and first baseman Freddie Freeman (1136,389 votes).
On the interim tally of fan votes, he said "It's a great feeling. There are so many great outfielders in the NL, and it's a top compliment"Joyed.
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However, Ohtani started against the San Diego Padres on the 17th and resumed his pitching and hitting career after a year and 10 months. This is an area that Crowe-Armstrong can't come across. Ohtani, who starts once a week, is expected to be able to stand on the mound in the 12th to 14th innings of the rest of the season, and if he shows his pitching during his time with the Los Angeles Angels, it should be difficult for Crow-Armstrong to be greedy for MVP.
However, Ohtani, who has 25 home runs, is also likely to miss the All-Star Game Home Run Derby. It's because I'm doing a double job as a pitcher. 2021 was the only time he participated in the All-Star Game home run derby. In other words, it is difficult to see Crow-Armstrong, the No. 1 home run in the Cubs, and Ohtani, the No. 1 home run in the NL, in the home run derby.
This year's All-Star Game will be held at Truist Park in Atlanta on July 16, with the Home Run Derby being held a day before.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
