PCA is getting scarier! I can't guarantee the MVP of Ohtani, the 137m large arch WAR No. 1 in diving catch
Jun 18, 2025
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Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (PCA) is becoming a superstar with an impressive performance over offense and defense.
PCA played in the home game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on the 18th (Korea time) as the fourth center fielder, and added 1 hit, 1 RBI, 1 run, and 1 walk in 2 at-bats, contributing to a 5-3 victory.
PCA took the lead in the bottom of the eighth inning with a 4-3 lead and hit a solo home run to seal the victory. Milwaukee left-hander Rob Zastrizny's 85.5-mile-high cutter on the first pitch was pulled and connected to 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 was the longest distance home run and the fastest batting in PCA's career. 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.
After the game, the PCA said "It's the first time I've heard such cheers. I tried to enjoy the atmosphere" expressed joy.
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The PCA topped the NL outfield with 1,126,119 votes in the interim tally of the first All-Star fan vote. 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, the PCA responded "It's a great feeling. There are so many great outfielders in the NL, and it's a top compliment"Joyed.
No one knew PCA growth would be this steep. MLB.com said in an article on the PCA's performance that day 'PCA was establishing its position as a major leaguer by being given ample opportunity by the Cubs to improve its skills at the highest level a year ago. He has now developed into one of the most promising young stars in the major leagues.
As of today, PCA has a batting average of 0.270 (76 hits in 282 at-bats) in 72 games, 19 homers, 58 RBIs, 52 runs, 23 steals, and an OPS of 0.857. In the NL, they are tied for third in RBIs, fifth in runs scored, fifth in homers, and second in stolen bases, while bWAR (4.3) and fWAR (3.9) are both first. PCA has 42 home runs and 51 steals if it maintains its current pace. It is a flow that can easily achieve 40-40 levels.
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At this point, it is hard to guarantee that the NL MVP is of course Ohtani. Ohtani was silent with four strikeouts in four at-bats against the San Diego Padres on the day. He has a batting average of 0.296 (85 hits in 287 at-bats), 25 home runs, 43 RBIs, 73 runs, 11 steals, a 0.393 on-base percentage, a 0.634 slugging percentage, and an OPS 1.027 record, and ranks first in NL home runs, runs, slugging percentage, and OPS.
However, bWAR (3.5) is third and fWAR (3.8) second, behind the two sub-document PCAs. Considering the performance of the offense and defense, PCA is ahead of Ohtani. In particular, Ohtani cannot help defense, so the PCA is unrivaled.
Of course, the hearts of BBWAA (National Baseball Journalists Association) voting reporters are still focused on Ohtani. Moreover, Ohtani started against San Diego on the 17th and resumed his pitching and hitting career after a year and 10 months. If the former power is restored on the mound, it is difficult for the PCA to surpass Ohtani.
PCA, born in March 2002, joined the Cubs as the 19th overall pick in the first round of the 2020 draft and made his major league debut in 2023. Last year, he played as the main center fielder and confirmed his growth potential with a batting average of 0.237, 10 homers, 47 RBIs, 46 points, 27 steals, and an OPS of 0.670 . The biggest point to watch for the rest of the season is whether he can break down Ohtani's stronghold.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
