Cubs Extend Pete Crow-Armstrong After 19 Five-Star Catches

The Cubs rewarded outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong with a nine-figure extension after he recorded 19 five-star catches in 2025, twice the next best in MLB. A five-star catch is a play Statcast rates as having less than a 20% chance of being caught, and Crow-Armstrong also landed a 0% probability fly ball last season.

Crow-Armstrong’s range and defensive prowess, combined with a 30‑30 season at the plate and on the basepaths, make him a valuable long‑term asset for Chicago.